South Indian Vegetarian Recipes

How many of you tried multiple times to reproduce this paper thin Indian breakfast item, known as Dosa? For all those Indian food addicts, here is the best video. Watch and try at your own kitchen, as this requires some practice to learn the skill. A friendly... - 168.927

How many of you crave for a spicy and crunchy snacks, particularly when it is raining or snowing outside? These lentil fritters are ultimate snacking items to enjoy these special moments with a fuming cup of coffee. Watch the video to learn the easy procedure... - 156.637

Yummy, creamy curd rice - hasn't your mouth already started watering? This exotic rice preparation is a traditional dish from Southern part of India. It is very easy as well as very tasty. The most interesting thing about this recipe is that it takes only 5... - 153.712

Are you having a hard time to cook nice and fluffy coconut rice? In that case, this recipe will help you a lot. After watching the video, you will become completely skilled in preparing the coconut rice in its most authentic Indian flavor. Serve this... - 153.276

This salad has many variations, but most popularly it is made with grated carrot. Kosambri has such a unique, tangy flavor, which comes from the combination of coconut, lemon, chili and seeds fried in oil. You can also add soaked moong or chana dals to it. I... - 142.128

Chef has a spicy Indian curry dry called aloo-masala which is a tasty addition to dosa or Indian crepes or can be enjoyed with parathas. She makes the dish with great details for the viewers to get an authentic Indian dish at the end. Nevertheless, it is a... - 137.729

Chef Manjula is making a Spicy Coconut Chutney or a Spicy Indian Coconut dip in her kitchen. For those who are not aware, it’s a very popular dish in South India and enjoyed with Indian snacks and breakfast dishes. So if you cook Indian food regularly, this... - 129.46

Rice dishes are varied in Indian cuisine with different flavors used in the making. Chef Aarsi shows how to make Lemon rice- a simple to make popular rice item from South India. Goes well with grilled fish! - 127.878

A savory pudding most famous in the southern part of India as a healthy nutritious and filling breakfast, in fact it's a quick fix for any time of the day. This recipe uses cracked wheat also know as daliya(gothumai rawai in tamil) but you can substitute... - 126.736

GETTING READY 1.Wash the rice and rinse it. MAKING 2.In a pan, heat the vegetable oil and drop in the mustard seeds, urad dal, torn red chilies, asafoetida and curry leaves. 3.Sauté for a few minutes. 4.Add ½ a cup of freshly grated coconut and sauté for... - 124.712

Because the South Indians grew a lot of lemons, thus evolved the Lemon Rice! It is a nice lemony dish that is healthy and refreshing on the flavor. The tangines can always be adjusted, not to worry. The Lemon Rice can be served with a host of different... - 121.308

Rasam is a south Indian soup often served for lunch or dinner as the second main course .Pineapple rasam is an exotic and aromatic variety popular in many region. This delicious and aromatic rasam also is known to be excellent for digestion so it serve hot... - 121.153

Healthy and quick instant oats idli are always a hit at my house - they are steamed, they have oats and cracked wheat, no rice or starchy ingredients and they have veggies too...can't get healthier than this can it? The texture and flavor of this idli rarely... - 120.326

Chef Manjula is showing an easier way of making idli's or it is better to call it instant rava idly recipe. Normal idly takes about two days of preparation where with this recipe one can easily have delicious idli's anytime of the day. Idlis are fat free and... - 119.252

This four spice tea is often made using dry ginger in place of fresh ginger in almost every south Indian household. The Ayurvedic property of the spices added in this blend also make this tea excellent for health. The coriander seeds have a cooling property... - 119.007

Those fond of South Indian cuisine will really enjoy eating these dosas. The chef shows how to make the batter. You can serve the dosa with chutney and hot sambhar. You can use any type of filling for the dosa. Do watch the video as Chef Bhavna explains the... - 109.38

Idli is one of the most most popular south Indian recipe all over the country. Extremely scrumptious, light, fluffy and nutritious, Idly is an ideal Breakfast dish. Made of rice and Urad Daal, making Idly is not difficult at all, though its preparation takes... - 106.387

If you're in the mood to have South Indian cuisine then do try out these idlis. For making the cocktail idlis the chef has used green and red chutney. The idlis can be served with hot sambhar. Watch the video for the easy recipe of making idlis. I'm sure - 105.145

GETTING READY 1. Rinse the rice and dal; soak for four hours along with fenugreek seeds. 2. Soak the oats for 20 minutes. 3. Grind all the soaked ingredients into a smooth batter, season with salt and let sit for 8 hours. 4. Soak and boil chickpea, take out... - 104.832

If you're keen on making South Indian food, then you should check this out. Check out these yummy rava idlis which is a famous South Indian dish. Chef Bhavna shows how to prepare tasty rava idlis in a few minutes. You can serve them with chutney and hot... - 102.13

A delicious variation to finish up all leftover idlies! Leftover idly just sauteed lightly in some nicely flavored onion masala. Taste great off-course with coconut chutney or just as it is, as it is spiced up very well :) - 99.9768

GETTING READY 1. Melt the tamrind paste in warm water for 30 mins. 2. Microwave drum sticks with a pinch of salt and little water for 30-60 seconds and set aside. MAKING 3. For the spicy curry sauce: Heat oil in a pan, add channa daal, urad daal and stir. 4.... - 99.6164

In a mood to have South Indian food, then you must try this recipe. Chef bhavna shows how to make the uttapam . They are so yummy and easy to make. You can serve them with hot sambhar and chutney. So do try out the recipe and surely watch the video. - 99.0462

GETTING READY 1. Soak 1 cup of urad dal in enough water for a minimum of 4 hours, set this aside. 2. In a pan, dry roast 1 tablespoon of urad dal and 1 teaspoon of rice, let cool and grind into a powder. MAKING 3. Grind the soaked urad along with... - 98.718

GETTING READY 1. Soak the chana dal in water for 2 hours. MAKING 2. In a blender, add the soaked chana dal, red chilies, salt and little water for grinding. Grind them coarsely and not into a paste. 3. In a bowl, remove the batter from the blender, add in... - 97.2049

Eggplant gojju is a popular dish of Indian cuisine and makes a good meal option. Watch the video to know how this tasty dish is made and once you do relish it with hot breads. - 97.1401

If you're deciding what to make for breakfast, then you would definitely want to check this out. Watch the video to know how the chef makes the upma. Upma is a famous South Indian dish. Your family and guests will really enjoy eating the upma. Do check out... - 95.3093

GETTING READY 1. On a chopping board cut all the vegetables into bite sized pieces and keep aside. MAKING 1. In a pan add urad dal, pour in hot water, salt, turmeric powder and let it simmer for 12 minutes on a medium high heat. 2. Partially cook the... - 93.9258

The dough kneaded well enough needs to be conditioned to enable smooth making of parotta. Check out Kalyan oiling the dough and letting it to rest for a while to be ready to make the parotta. To view the next process of parotta making, watch the following... - 93.0759

Winter is the time for comfort food. Wholesome, comforting and very satisfying, this semolina breakfast is probably one of the simplest and quickest breakfast foods in south India. Upma is a refreshing change from the monotony of rice based breakfast dishes... - 93.0692

With the flour ready containing water in the middle, it is time to mix the dough. Watch Kalyan mixing the flour and water well using both hands. Watch the following video to see the completion of dough mixing. - 92.5459

Parotta can be made plain and simple to ones with stuffings, here is a basic recipe to make Parotta. Check out chef Kalyan preparing the all-purpose flour along with salt and sugar to make the dough. Watch the following video to see the next actions. - 91.7709

With the flour and water mixed, it is time to turn the mixture into a dough. Check out Kalyan kneading the mixture well to form a smooth and malleable dough. Watch the following video to know how to prepare the dough to make the parotta. - 91.5176

GETTING READY 1. In a small bowl add tamarind paste, pour water in it and microwave it for 45 seconds. MAKING 2. In a hot pan, heat oil, add urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chili, black pepper and crushed garlic, curry leaves, turmeric powder... - 89.8684

Here is a lassi recipe, which works wonderfully as an appetizer or as an evening beverage. It is light, healthy and refreshing. This lassi is slightly salty-sweet and every sip of it is redolent of the sweet fragrance imparted by the cardamom. It definitely... - 89.8259

With the flour prepared in place, now is the time to make the dough. Check out Kalyan adding e-spring(filtered) water to the flour to continue mixing the dough. Watch the following video to see how to mix the dough. - 89.5676

Won't you like to prepare Mysore masala dosa at home and amaze your family? Watch this excellent, step-wise video that demonstrates how to make this delicious crispy dosa in your kitchen. The host here explains the recipe so well with great tips for a perfect... - 89.3653

Coconut Rice is one of the most popular food items in South India. It is in fact the most preferred one, since coconuts are a staple and are used in almost all dishes is some form or the other. If you are a coconut lover, try this delicious traditional style... - 88.4158

GETTING READY 1. To make the spicy red paste for the dosa spread, blend corn flour, ginger and garlic paste, curry powder and half measures of oil and water. Mix and set aside. MAKING 2. In a pan, apply oil for frying. 3. Take 1 big spoon of the dosa... - 87.7065

Chitranna is delicious South Indian style lemon rice, a dish that you can prepare in a jiffy especially after a busy day at work. It is a great way to use leftover rice. The video shows you the classic tempering for this tangy and spicy rice dish. Serve... - 87.6252

Would you like to prepare a yummy sambar this weekend for your family? Watch this video to learn a step by step demo of how you can prepare this South Indian delicacy at home. - 87.5423

What can be a healthier way to kick-start your day than fluffy idlis and yummy dosas? Chef Bhal Dave tells you how to make fluffy idlis and crispy dosas easily. The best thing about these South Indian snacks is that they pack in fewer calories and can be... - 85.4005

If you are looking for yummy accompaniments to complement your idlis and dosas, then your search ends here. Chef Bhal Dave, in this continuation video, gives you two easy-to-make chutneys that can be prepared in a snap. Spicy, tasty, and totally tantalizing... - 84.5928

GETTING READY 1. Soak the tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes and take out the pulp (you should be able to get 2 cups of tamarind water from this). 2. In a microwave safe bowl, add toor dal in 1 cup of water and microwave it for 3 minutes. MAKING 3. In a... - 83.5542

MAKING 1. In a pan, heat oil, fry green chili, red chili, chopped onions until light brown. 2. Add garam masala, sambar powder, salt, tomato paste and fry for 5 minutes continously. 3. Add 1/2 cup water, grated coconut and mix well for 2 minutes. 4. Gradually... - 82.6826

Rava dosa is probably one of Karnataka's most loved breakfast item. These rava dosas are very thin, crisp and light and can actually be had at any time of the day. Watch the video to learn how to make the batter to prepare perfect rava dosa. - 82.5579

Mor kulambu, a dish from South India is surely a comfort food that you should be making when u have plenty of leftover curds. Easy to prepare and one of the south India's favorite foods, try this recipe and u will surely love it. Mor Kulambu is a wonderful... - 76.9898

If you are a sambhar lover, try this variation of the popular south Indian lentil curry, with the goodness of root vegetables, that gives the dish more substance. Watch the video to learn how to make this spicy, nutritious curry that goes so well with rice,... - 76.1525

Murukku is probably the most popular and favorite festive snack made in every South Indian home a week before Diwali. While there are many versions of this crispy crunchy snack, the sweet-savory golden brown ones are traditional. The video shows an easy way... - 75.8045

Are you cooking a full South Indian meal for your family the first time? This traditional south Indian sweet is made for festive occasions especially Janmashtimi and Diwali and is an ideal sweet preparation for beginners, requiring almost no secret... - 74.5621

Which Indian isn’t fond of potato curry? Every state in India has its own style of making this dish. It is probably the first thing that every Indian girl learns to cook from her mother and the first dish that every Indian mother teaches her daughter to... - 74.4019

Most us love to indulge in the sourish fantasy of mango pickles but are just left wondering how to make an easy one that doesn't require to be left out in the sun for days. Mango pickles come in a varieties of flavors and every one has their own proprietary... - 73.854

If you have failed to make restaurant-like perfect dosas at home, then this video is likely to come to your rescue. Chef Bhal Dave whips up delicious, flavorful potato filling for dosas that is likely to tickle your taste buds. Just follow his instructions to... - 73.5723

If you are looking for ways to serve a tantalizing breakfast, try your hands in Bhal Dave's fusion spring roll dosas. Serve with green coriander or sweet chutney. Everyone is going to rave about it! - 73.0414

Parotta or the Indian flatbread has evolved with time into different versions. Check out Kalyan gearing up cleaning the kitchen, setting things in place and getting himself set to make parotta. - 72.9879

One of my favourite breakfast is appam with fresh coconut syrup-terribly decandent. I usually only ate this once per stay, when I stayed at the malabar in Kochi as it is toooo good. They are easy to make, but they take a little practice to make perfect. The... - 71.6481

Rasam powder is now commercially available . It is an important powder not only for making rasam easily but also in other indian recipes such as gojju, puli ogray, and gojju avval.. Here is an easy way to make rasam powder easily .. this is my own recipe... - 71.0267

If you are looking for a nice crispy salty snack to munch on while you sip on your evening cup of coffee or tea, try these. Watch the video to learn an easy way to make tengul. It is very similar to murukku. This is delicious hot and crunchy on a rainy day. - 70.3354

Sooji Appam is sweet and crispy and liked by children and elders alike. Watch this video to learn how to make this classic south Indian sweets which is great for kids lunch boxes, as a tea time snack as well as an offering to Gods on festive days. - 66.5615

Want to make a quick lunch in case you are busy? Special lunch rice dishes from South India, prepared in an authentic way by US chef Bale Dave would be just the right choice. Tamarind rice and idly can satiate your appetite and combination of Sambhar, a... - 65.5049

Mango rice is a main course dish very much like the lemon rice ...it is made during summers when raw (sour) mangoes are available.. - 65.3981

Coffee is a major social institution of South Indian and can be described as being an icon of Kannada culture. It is a revered tradition in most households. One sip of this delicious drink will make you understand why filter coffee is such a revered beverage... - 65.27

Looking for ways to jazz up yourboring steamed rice? How about adding some tamarind to it? Chef Bhal Dave presents the famous South Indian favorite — Tamarind Rice, in this video. All you need is a bowlful of cooked rice, some tamarind pulp and delicious... - 65.0439

There are several popular South Indian curries and this one is one of them. This is one from north Karnataka. A spicy-sour brinjal and potatoes curry, Yengai can be eaten with chapattis or can use tossed with boiled rice to make Vaangi Bhaat, another popular... - 64.7306

If you looking for a healthy, nutritious and vegan curry to go rice? Try this delicious Keerai Kolumb (Spinach lentil curry) It is so much like sambhar and yet different. You can modify the recipe adding any vegetable of your choice to the basic pigeon peas... - 64.6564

Masala Dosa is most popular South Indian dish. It is salty, spicy and yummy. Generally served with shambhar and coconut chutney. Enjoy it as breakfast or any other meal. - 54.6257

In south India homemade toffee is one of the sweets made on festivals and special occasions. This video shows how to make a cashew nut one. It is very similar to chikki, but made with caramelized sugar instead of jaggery. Something sweet and crunchy for the... - 53.3649

Vermicelli is a type of pasta, round in section and somewhat thinner than spaghetti. It can also be made as different dishes according to one's creativity and one such creation is "The Vermicelli Idli". - 51.0256

Grind the soaked channa dhal with ginger,garlic ,little salt and make a coarse paste. Shape the coarse paste into small vada's and deep fry them. The vada's can be taken out little early and not necessary to fry them till they are golden brown. Scramble the... - 50.4127

Appe are crisp round savoury balls that are a popular South Indian snack. Made in an appe pan, this is one wonderful twist you can give to your regular idli batter. These make for great snacks, a South Indian specialty. - 50.1127

In a pan put 2cup semolina,oil(1tsp) and fry till it turns light red and keep aside. In another pan add oil,ghee when it becomes hot put mustard seeds Allow to pop up,add jeera seeds,urad dal,channa dal,peanuts and fry for 2mins. Then add chopped... - 49.4602

Instant semolina dumpling is a common and TASTY fastfood. - 49.4434

Idlis are soft, fluffy white, round discs that are a popular breakfast or snack in southern India. The method of making idlis is very simple maybe a little time consuming. Fermentation is the key to idlis turn cotton soft. If you live in a cold climate... - 48.8178

GETTING READY 1 Pick and wash the dal. 2 In a small bowl, soak tamarind in water for 10 minutes. MAKING 3 In a pan, cook the dal with water until tender. 4 Pass through a sieve. 5 Pass the soaked tamarind through a sieve. 6 In a grinder jar, grind... - 47.5288

1. Pressure cook dal and mash well. 2. Dice tomatoes, kohlrabi, chayote, potato,onion, tomato, carrot, radish and beans and pressure cook. 3. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds. 4. When they splutter lower the heat and add cumin seeds.... - 47.4753

Jangri is a crispy, puffy, juicy sweet. A south indian delicacy made out of black urad dal. Try and enjoy!! - 47.2744

Soak rice and dal separately for 5-6 hours. Grind them separately to a fine paste. Mix together with salt and put at a warm place for 7-8 hours. Mix about 1/2 cup of water and beat well. It should be of a medium consistency batter. Heat a non-stick frying... - 46.7364

MAKING 1 For the sambar powder: in a grinder jar, combine 4 tbsps coriander seeds, 12 black peppercorns, 6 whole red chillies and 1/2 fresh coconut; grind until powdered. 2 In two bowls, soak tamarind and kukum separately. 3 In a pan, cook arhar dal... - 46.4318

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GETTING READY 1 In two different bowls, soak the rice and dal separately overnight. 2 Strain well. 3 In a grinder jar, grind the rice and dal separately along with the same water in which they were soaked. 4 In a big bowl, combine the two... - 45.8973

IDLI : 1. Soak Urad Dal (skin removed black gram) and rice separately in the morning and grind it together to make a paste at night. 2. Mix it thoroughly, adding salt and water. 3. This mixture should be of a thick pouring consistency. 4. Keep the mixture in... - 45.7797

Rava Idli is a variation of the popular South Indian breakfast item, idli. It is a speciality of the state of Karnataka in India and was invented by the popular restaurant chain, Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) of Bangalore. - 45.5738

cut idlis into squares... make a thick paste of maida 4tbs+corn flour 4 tbs+saffron one pinch+chilli powder half tsp. dip the square peices of idlis into the paste and deep fry it in cooking oil. In an pan heat about 3 tbs of oil fry 1 onion and 2... - 44.5901

Pressure Cook dal, Tomato, Onion Pieces, Turmeric, Hing, Sambar Powder. In a Kadai,heat oil temper with Mustard seeds, Curry leaves. Add Drumstick and fry for a minute. Pour 1/4 glass of water and cook till the Drumstick is cooked. Now add Tamarind pulp or... - 43.2009

Cook the dal till soft and set aside. Skin the ash gourd and preserve skins for use in chutney. Chop off the soft portion of the ash gourd and reserve for use in soups. Chop the rest of the gourd into 1 inch cubes. Soak the tamarind in a cup of water and... - 42.4854

Have you always wanted to make pickle at home? Here is a South Indian mango pickle recipe and tips that you could follow and make it right in your kitchen. So now you can say bye to the store bought pickles and actually customise it to your individual tastes.... - 42.4731

Potato song is one of the famous dish among the konkani community in the southern part of Karnataka. Using coconut oil gives an added taste to this wonderful dish. You can serve this dish with any type of dosa or idli or as a side dish with rice along with... - 42.0372

Wash and is oak the two dals separately for an hour. Grind each to a fine paste using some of the water that they have been soaked in. Do not add excessive water. Mix the two hatters in a bigger vessel that gives this upwardly mobile hatter space to rise. Add... - 41.9043

GETTING READY 1)In a large bowl, add salt, baking powder along with rice and dal flours. 2)Stir in water and make a batter of drop consistency. Let it rise overnight. MAKING 3)Take four small stainless steel bowls and grease them. Pour batter into... - 41.3759

Heat Oil in a Kadai . Add Dry Red Chillies, Urad Dal, Channadal, Jeera, Methi and Garlic. Fry till golden brown and keep it aside. Now fry Tomato Pieces till mushy and add coriander leaves and fry for a minute. Cool it. Grind this by adding Salt and... - 41.189

The South Indian Medu vada is a savoury fried donut made of a fermented batter.It is a favourite on many occasions and is an excellent breakfast and snack item in most South Indian homes and spreads. It is best when served with coconut chutney and sambar... - 40.9403

Wash and grind Urad dal first to a smooth paste with little water and put to a big bowl. In a same jar wash and grind rice ,water little coarsely and add to urad dal paste. Now grind cooked rice,water little to a smooth paste and add to a urad dal paste with... - 40.4151

For Idli : 1. First mix suji, dahi, salt and red chilli powder. 2. Keep it for 5-6 minutes, then again mix and add some water to make dough. 3. Then add Eno and mix gently, then steam in mini idli stand for 8-10 minutes. For Tadka : 1. Heat a non stick pan,... - 40.1624

To do this superb idly you need to buy idly rice available in all Indian grocery stores. - 39.3654

1. Soak chana dal in hot water for about 20 minutes or till it is nicely soaked. 2. In a rnixie, grind red chillies, green chillies, ginger and salt into a smooth paste. 3. Add the soaked chana dal and grind it coarsely using very less water. Some of the dal... - 38.9723

What can be more healthier than this steamed Idlis with Sprouts! Yea, with the goodness of sprout grams and uncooked rice, this steamed cakes are just the kind of breakfast anyone would want to indulge in. Such an easy dish to make and serve, these Idlis are... - 38.7267

Heat the oil in a pan and place the mustard seeds in it. When the seeds start to splutter put in the Fenugreek seeds, green chillies, sesame seeds and the turmeric and asafoetida. Then add the chopped ash gourd peels and stir fry for about 5 minutes, adding a... - 38.1535

Powder the idlis with hands. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When they splutter add asafoetida and curry leaves. Saute for 3 seconds. Add slit green chillies and powdered idli. Check the seasoning and add salt accordingly.(Be careful while adding... - 37.206