Bottle Gourd Kootu (Sorakkai Kootu)
A gentle, everyday South Indian kootu — bottle gourd pressure-cooked soft with dhal and turmeric, then finished with a fragrant mustard-and-curry-leaf tempering.
A gentle, everyday South Indian kootu — bottle gourd pressure-cooked soft with dhal and turmeric, then finished with a fragrant mustard-and-curry-leaf tempering.
A fragrant Tamil-style one-pot chicken biryani — chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, layered with basmati rice and whole aromatics, all cooked together in a pressure cooker.
A quick, fragrant South Indian rice — cooked rice tossed with a mustard-and-curry-leaf tempering and fresh grated coconut. A handy, comforting meal in minutes.
The ever-reliable South Indian quick meal — cooked rice tossed with a bright mustard-and-curry-leaf tempering and fresh lime juice. Tangy, easy, and lunchbox-perfect.
A simple, fragrant onion rice — cooked rice tossed with whole spices, green chilli, and golden onion fried in ghee. Mild, comforting, and ready in minutes.
A quick, thick prawn (shrimp) gravy — prawns simmered with onion, garlic, ginger, and warm spices into a fuss-free side dish. Pairs with rice, chapatti, roti, or even dosa.
A fragrant South Indian rice tossed with golden shallots, whole spices, and red chilli powder fried in ghee — deeper and richer than everyday onion rice. Quick and comforting.