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Lime pickle is a staple oorgai or pickle recipe in every South Indian home. Just the mere thought of it brings back fond memories of my paati’s oorgai jaadis and licking my fingers clean after a bowl of thayir saadham. Watching both my grandmothers prep lemons and limes every summer to preserve the year’s bounty…
When life gives you lemons, make lemon pickle! Here is an easy lemon pickle recipe to make during the lemon season. When kept away from sunlight, this pickle can last years, if not decades! Why Lemon Oorgai Is the OG If there is one pickle recipe that unites all of India, it has to be…
My Kale Vadai recipe takes inspiration from one of my favorite childhood memories of being propped up on my grandmother’s kitchen counter, watching her dole out hot masala vadais for our family get-togethers. These bite-sized pockets of fried lentil were steaming hot but packed a ton of flavor with minimal ingredients. Yes, the recipe was…
FOOD OF THE MEDICINAL GODS My earlier post on Tomato Rasam introduces the humble healing broth of South Indian homes. This South Indian classic plays a supereminent role amongst culinary beasts in traditional Madras Samayal, such as the Sambar or Kootu. Very similar to a 5-spice pho, this simple rasam recipe in Tamil Nadu is a medicinal wand that can…
