Dessert
Easy No-Churn Mango Kulfi Recipe
A rich, dense, no-cook Indian mango ice cream made with ripe mangoes, condensed milk, cream, cardamom, and saffron. Frozen in molds for that classic kulfi texture.
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228 authentic South Indian recipes, page 4 of 10.
Home Remedies
Coconut Oil Scalp Massage (Shiroabhyanga) for Dry Hair and Itchy Scalp
A simple weekly Ayurvedic self-massage using warm coconut oil to soften dry hair, soothe an itchy scalp, and calm heat in the head.
Drinks
Authentic Aam Panna Recipe (Indian Raw Mango Summer Cooler)
A cooling, sweet-sour-salty Indian summer drink made from pressure-cooked raw green mangoes blended with roasted cumin, black salt, cardamom, and fresh mint, then diluted with chilled water and served over ice.
Home Remedies
Honey-Ginger Tonic for Sore Throat and Mild Cough
Freshly squeezed ginger juice stirred into raw honey, taken by the spoonful at the first sign of a sore throat or a scratchy cough.
Main Dishes
Authentic Andhra Mamidikaya Pappu (Mango Dal) Recipe
A traditional Andhra-style dal where raw green mango is pressure cooked with toor dal and finished with a fragrant ghee tempering. Tangy, garlicky, and deeply comforting over hot steamed rice.
Home Remedies
Sesame Oil Pulling (Kavala Graha) for Bad Breath and Oral Hygiene
A one ingredient morning Ayurvedic practice for fresher breath and cleaner gums: swish a tablespoon of plain sesame oil through the teeth for several minutes, then spit, rinse, and brush as usual.
Main Dishes
Authentic Mavinakayi Chitranna (Karnataka Raw Mango Rice) Recipe
A tangy, lightly spiced rice dish from Karnataka where grated raw green mango is folded into rice with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, lentils, peanuts, and curry leaves.
Home Remedies
Ajwain (Carom Seed) Water for Bloating, Gas, and After-Meal Indigestion
A warm decoction of carom seeds, sipped after a heavy meal to ease bloating, trapped gas, and abdominal heaviness.
Drinks
Cooling Ragi Ambli Recipe (South Indian Summer Cooler)
A cooling, savory South Indian summer drink made by simmering finger millet flour into a smooth porridge, then thinning it with spiced buttermilk and a classic mustard and curry leaf tempering.
Main Dishes
Authentic Karnataka Ragi Mudde Recipe
Soft, smooth balls of cooked finger millet flour, the daily comfort meal of rural Karnataka, served hot with a soupy lentil saaru, sambar, or spicy curry.
Tiffins
Authentic Davangere Benne Dosa Recipe
A buttery, spongy-centered, crisp-edged Karnataka-style dosa made from a fermented batter of rice, urad dal, and puffed rice, cooked generously with white butter on a hot tawa.
Main Dishes
Punjabi Chana Masala Recipe – A Flavorful and Authentic Dish
A flavorful and authentic North Indian dish, packed with protein-rich chickpeas and bold spices.
Chutneys
How to Make Mint Coriander Chutney at Home – A Fresh & Flavorful Recipe
A fresh and flavorful Indian chutney made with mint, coriander, and a hint of spice, perfect for snacks, chaats, and sandwiches.
Side Dishes
Traditional Bhutte Ka Kees Recipe (Indian Corn Dish)
A delicious and creamy Indian corn dish from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, made with grated corn, ghee, and aromatic spices.
Main Dishes
Village-Style Drumstick Curry Recipe: A Traditional South Indian Delight
A rustic South Indian drumstick curry simmered in a tangy, spiced tamarind gravy.
Dessert
Goan Bebinca Recipe – Authentic Layered Coconut Dessert
A traditional Goan layered dessert made with coconut milk, egg yolks, and nutmeg.
Dessert
Boorelu Recipe
Boorelu are traditional Indian sweet balls made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, mixed with jaggery and spices, deep-fried to a golden and crispy texture.
Dessert
Coconut Laddu Recipe (3 ingredients recipe)
Coconut Laddu recipe includes only three ingredients - desiccated coconut, milk, and sugar - to create a delicious and chewy, sweet treat.
Spice Mixes
South Indian Gunpowder Recipe: The Ultimate Ingredient for Explosive Flavor!
South Indian Gun Powder is a flavorful and spicy condiment made from roasted lentils, sesame seeds, and spices that can be served with idli, dosa, or used as a seasoning for vegetables, curries, and rice dishes.
Instant Pot
Perfect Instant Pot Rice: Unbelievable Results Every Time!
The Instant Pot rice recipes include five different types of rice with precise measurements and cooking times for each.
Side Dishes
Kerala-style chicken 65
Kerala-style chicken 65 is a delicious and spicy Indian appetizer made by marinating chicken cubes in a blend of yogurt and spices, coating them in a binding mixture, deep-frying until golden and crispy, and finally seasoning with a spicy tadka made with garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves.
Dessert
Super Simple Besan Barfi Recipe
Besan Barfi is a traditional Indian sweet made with besan, ghee, semolina, cardamom powder, and sugar, and garnished with dry fruits.
Side Dishes
Perfect Punugulu: A Tasty Andhra Snack Recipe
Punugulu recipe is a South Indian snack made with leftover dosa or idli batter, onions, semolina, rice flour, cumin seeds, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, and a pinch of salt, which are mixed together, fried until golden and crispy, and served hot with chana dal chutney and chopped onions.
Dessert
Delicious Unni Appam Recipe
Unni Appam is a traditional South Indian sweet snack made from a batter of wheat flour, rice flour, jaggery syrup, bananas, and coconut, which is then fried in a paniyaram pan until golden brown and crispy.