Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India

Rice as a one-pot meal is common in South India and there are a number of variations on this theme. The dishes vary from light lemon rice...

Pongal literally means "to bubble over or to overflow". This dish is made during the festival of Pongal (also celebrated in other parts...

I occasionally like reconfiguring a traditional recipes and turning them to something new, yet maintaining the old flavors. In this case...

I love uppuma, it has so many variations and flavors, something to suit every mood and season. This recipe is with cabbage and peas,...

The most traditional dish of Karnataka is Bisi bele hulli anna. Since I have recently moved to Bangalore, I had to make this the first...

I saw these beautiful fruit in the market and had to use them in a few recipes. Gooseberries are a tart, crunchy berry that is quite...

This is probably my favorite potato recipes. Soft potatoes cooked with chilies, tamarind and jaggery come together in a wonderful dish...

This is one of those super healthy dishes that still taste fantastic. It is very simple to make the recipe and your body will thank you...

Rasam, literally means pepper water is the originator of the famed mulligatawny soup, but that history is for another blog. Rasams are...

This is a very traditional dish from Tamil Nadu in South India. South India was historically one of the first places to cultivate rice,...