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Nostalgic in newspaper cones: A South Indian classic Masala Vadai recipe for thundu pasi moments, with a tea kadai soul
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Nostalgic in newspaper cones: A South Indian classic Masala Vadai recipe for thundu pasi moments, with a tea kadai soul
I hate Indian Podis. They are so ridiculously simple and versatile for a dish that tastes so phenomenal. And because of how insanely simple they are, you can’t be bothered conjuring a quick fix recipe for your weeknight meal. All you need is podi, some hot rice, and some hot ghee. For that something green,…
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…
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…