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Anyone who has lived or traveled to the South of India will instantly recognize the warm, floral curry sitting alongside greasy, flaky flatbreads. The people line up for the flaky bread, but the fennel-heavy Vegetable Kurma cuts the oil, making this simple curry a casual cult among South Indian culinary favorites. Whether you wake up…
Fermentation – The Foundation of South Indian Cooking One must learn to ferment to get a true understanding of South Indian cuisine. From our pickles to our idlis/dosas to our yogurt, we rely heavily on the process of fermentation. So what is fermentation? To put it in simple terms, it is to simply wait. If you…
Rasam, a humble South Indian brew of herbs and spices with sour fruits, owns an esteemed spot in a typical Madras samayal across homes in Tamil Nadu. The humble rasam recipe is so highly regarded that it makes a royal appearance in festive and wedding menus today. No South Indian meal is ever quite complete…
There is nothing like a warm bowl of lentil-y garlic-ky rasam with rice and a peppery potato curry in this world. It is the ultimate comfort food that isn’t loaded with calories and makes you feel like you are wrapped in a cozy blanket by the fireside in winter. A good rasam builds with time…
