From the best-selling author of Dakshin comes a new book on South Indian cuisine containing a hundred authentic recipes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Familiar dishes such as appam, dosai, vada and poriyal as well as more unusual ones such as verum arisi adai are featured alongside recipes for regional specialties including Maddhur Vadai and Palakkad Adai. Preparation time for each dish, including the time taken for fermentation, soaking, preparation and the actual cooking, is clearly mentioned so that you can plan your meal almost to the second!
About the Author
Chandra Padmanabhan, a graduate from Calcutta University, did her graduation in education at Delhi University. She is currently working as a director in a book publishing and distribution organization in Chennai.
Cooking has been the author's special hobby for over 35 years. She is the author of the best selling title Dakshin.
| Acknowledgements | viii |
| Introduction | 1 |
| BASIC RECIPES | |
| Plain Rice | 5 |
| Samber Podi-I | 7 |
| Samber Podi-II | 8 |
| Chettinad Samber Podi | 8 |
| Rasam Podi | 9 |
| Kootu Podi | 9 |
| Poriyal Podi | 10 |
| Dosai Milagai Podi | 10 |
| SAMBER AND KUZHAMBU | |
| Kerala Inji Pulli Ginger and Tamarind Curry-Kerala Style | 11 |
| Podi Sambar Sambar with Fresh ground Spices | 12 |
| Mambazha Kuzhambu Ripe Mango and Pigeon Pea Curry | 13 |
| Moru Sambar Curd Samber | 14 |
| Chettinad Murugaikkai Samber Drumstick SAmber Chettinad Style | 15 |
| Mangalore Hulli Gojju Tamarind Curry- Mangalore Style | 16 |
| Andhra Pulusu Tamarind Curry- Andhra Style | 17 |
| Matangya Eriserri Pumpkin Curry- Kerala Style | 18 |
| Chettinad Kara Kuzhambu Spicy Pumpkin Curry- Chettinad Style | 19 |
| Ennari Kathirikkai Kuzhambu Stuffed Aubergine Curry | 21 |
| Rasakalan Curd Curry with Ashgourd Palakkad Style | 22 |
| Morukalan Curd Curry Kerala Style | 23 |
| Majiga Pulusu Curd Curry with Ashgourd Andhra Style | 25 |
| Urulaikizhangu Moru Kuzhambu Patato and Curd Curry | 26 |
| Kholamba Spicy Pigeon Pea Curry- Mangalore Style | 27 |
| Ghashhi Chickpea Curry- Mangalore Style | 28 |
| Ambat Mixed Vegetable Curry- Mangalore Style | 29 |
| Thirunelveli Poritha Kuzhambu Mixed Vegetable Curry- Thirunelveli Style | 31 |
| RASAM | |
| Thakkali Soup Rasam Tomato Rasam | 32 |
| Jeera Rasam Cumin Seed Rasam | 33 |
| Pudina Rasam Mint Rasam | 35 |
| Vendaya Rasam Fenugreek Seed Rasam | 36 |
| Anasipazha Rasam Pineapple Rasam | 37 |
| Beetroot Rasam | 38 |
| Mangalore Saar Rasam Mangalore Style | 39 |
| Vengaya Rasam Onion Rasam | 40 |
| Kathirikkai Rasam Aubergine Rasam | 41 |
| PORIYAL AND KOOTU | |
| Vendaikkai Nuvala Podi Stir- fried Okra with Sesame Seeds | 42 |
| Kathirikkai Poriyal Curried Aubergines | 43 |
| Gutthi Vankay Stuffed Aubergines | 44 |
| Vaingan Bhaarth Mashed Aubergine | 45 |
| Muttokos Thoran Stir fried Cabbage with Coconut | 47 |
| Phodi Yam Chips | 48 |
| Chakravallikizhangu Poriyal Spicy Sweet Potatoes | 48 |
| Tengaipal Poritha Kootu Mixed Vegetable Stew with Coconut Mild | 49 |
| Urulaikizhangu Saagu Potato Stew with Coconut | 51 |
| Podipotta Kootu Quick Pigeon Pea and Vegetable Stew | 52 |
| Kairas Capsicum and Peanut Curry | 55 |
| Pakoda Kurma Dumpling Curry | 56 |
| Kudamilagai Thayir Pachadi Capsicum and Curd Salad | 57 |
| Sutta Kathirikkai Thayir Pachadi Roasted Aubergine and Curd Salad | 58 |
| RICE | |
| Ellu Sadam Rice with Sesame Seeds | 59 |
| Vangi Bhat Rice with Aubergines | 60 |
| Avasara Pulliyogaray Quick Tamarind Rice | 61 |
| Kothamalli Sadam Coriander Rice | 63 |
| Vatral Kuzhambu Sadam Spicy Tamarind Rice | 64 |
| Kaikari Sadam Mixed Vegetable Rice | 65 |
| Kadamba Sadam Rice Medley | 67 |
| Sambar Sadam Samber Rice | 68 |
| Tuvaram Parupu Pongal Pigeon Pea Khichdi | 70 |
| SNACKS | |
| Hyderabad Milagai Baji Chilli Fritters | 71 |
| Pesaru Punukulu Greean Bean Fritters | 72 |
| Avasara Vadai Coconut and Bengal Gram Patties | 73 |
| Kaikari Masala Vadai Mixed Vegetable Patties | 74 |
| Vengaya Pakoda Onion Fritters | 75 |
| Mundiri Parupu Pakoda Cashewnut Fritters | 77 |
| Vazhaippoo Vadai Plantain Flower Patties | 78 |
| Rava Bonda Fried Semolina Dumplings | 79 |
| Maddhur Vadai Semolina and Rice Patties | 81 |
| Mysore Masala Dosai Rice Pancakes | 82 |
| Rotti Dosai Bread Pancakes | 83 |
| Mangalore Dosai Rice pancakes | 84 |
| Surnoli Sweet Rice Pancakes | 85 |
| Payatham Parupu Dosai Green Bean Pancakes | 86 |
| Vendaya Keerai Adai Rice and Genugreek Leaf Pancakes | 87 |
| Malabar Adai Rice and Lentil pancakes | 89 |
| Avasara Adai Quick Semolina and Bengal Gram Pancakes | 90 |
| Verum Arisi Adai Lacy Rice Pancakes | 91 |
| Kuzhipaniaram Fried Rice Dumplings | 93 |
| Akki Roti Rice Roti | 94 |
| Appam Rice Pancakes | 94 |
| Paitham parupu Idli steamed Green Bean Dumplings | 97 |
| Masala Siyan Fried Rice and Black Bean Dumplings | 98 |
| Masala Idli Spicy Steamed Rice Dumplings | 99 |
| Varutha Masala Idli Spicy Cocktail Rice Dumplings | 100 |
| Rava Pongal Semolina and Green Bean Savoury | 101 |
| Moru Kalli Curd and Rice flour Savoury | 102 |
| Rotti Uppuma Savoury Bread Croutons with Mixed Vegetables | 105 |
| Arisi Uppuma Savoury Rice Snack | 106 |
| Semiya Uppuma Vermicelli Savoury with Mixed Vegetables | 107 |
| SWEETS | |
| Carrot Payasam Carrot Dessert | 109 |
| Vazhaipazha Rava Kesari Banana and semolina Dessert with Saffron | 110 |
| Kerala Nei Payasam Rice and Ghee Dessert | 111 |
| Akaravadshal Rice and Green Bean Dessert | 113 |
| Vellam Paniaram Jaggery Dumplings | 114 |
| Therattupal Cardamom Flavoured Milk Sweet | 115 |
| Paal Polli Milk Panacakes | 116 |
| Paal Paniaram Coconut Milk Dumplings | 117 |
| ACCOMPANIMENTS | |
| Tengai Chutney Coconut Chutney | 118 |
| Thakkali Chutney Tomato Chutney | 119 |
| Pudina Kothamalli Chutney Mind and Coriander Chutney | 121 |
| Vatral Milagai Chutney Red Chilli Chutney | 122 |
| Tengai Thuvaiyal Brown Coconut Chutney | 123 |
| Verkadalai Chutney Peanut Chutney | 124 |
| Beetroot Thuvaiyal Beetroot Chutney | 125 |
| Kathirikkai Gojju Aubergine and Tamarind sauce | 126 |
| Urulaikizhangu Ishtoo Potato Stew | 127 |
| Alu Gadde Paliya Spicy Mashed Potatoes | 128 |
| Suggested Menus | 129 |
| Glossary | 132 |
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From the best-selling author of Dakshin comes a new book on South Indian cuisine containing a hundred authentic recipes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Familiar dishes such as appam, dosai, vada and poriyal as well as more unusual ones such as verum arisi adai are featured alongside recipes for regional specialties including Maddhur Vadai and Palakkad Adai. Preparation time for each dish, including the time taken for fermentation, soaking, preparation and the actual cooking, is clearly mentioned so that you can plan your meal almost to the second!
About the Author
Chandra Padmanabhan, a graduate from Calcutta University, did her graduation in education at Delhi University. She is currently working as a director in a book publishing and distribution organization in Chennai.
Cooking has been the author's special hobby for over 35 years. She is the author of the best selling title Dakshin.
| Acknowledgements | viii |
| Introduction | 1 |
| BASIC RECIPES | |
| Plain Rice | 5 |
| Samber Podi-I | 7 |
| Samber Podi-II | 8 |
| Chettinad Samber Podi | 8 |
| Rasam Podi | 9 |
| Kootu Podi | 9 |
| Poriyal Podi | 10 |
| Dosai Milagai Podi | 10 |
| SAMBER AND KUZHAMBU | |
| Kerala Inji Pulli Ginger and Tamarind Curry-Kerala Style | 11 |
| Podi Sambar Sambar with Fresh ground Spices | 12 |
| Mambazha Kuzhambu Ripe Mango and Pigeon Pea Curry | 13 |
| Moru Sambar Curd Samber | 14 |
| Chettinad Murugaikkai Samber Drumstick SAmber Chettinad Style | 15 |
| Mangalore Hulli Gojju Tamarind Curry- Mangalore Style | 16 |
| Andhra Pulusu Tamarind Curry- Andhra Style | 17 |
| Matangya Eriserri Pumpkin Curry- Kerala Style | 18 |
| Chettinad Kara Kuzhambu Spicy Pumpkin Curry- Chettinad Style | 19 |
| Ennari Kathirikkai Kuzhambu Stuffed Aubergine Curry | 21 |
| Rasakalan Curd Curry with Ashgourd Palakkad Style | 22 |
| Morukalan Curd Curry Kerala Style | 23 |
| Majiga Pulusu Curd Curry with Ashgourd Andhra Style | 25 |
| Urulaikizhangu Moru Kuzhambu Patato and Curd Curry | 26 |
| Kholamba Spicy Pigeon Pea Curry- Mangalore Style | 27 |
| Ghashhi Chickpea Curry- Mangalore Style | 28 |
| Ambat Mixed Vegetable Curry- Mangalore Style | 29 |
| Thirunelveli Poritha Kuzhambu Mixed Vegetable Curry- Thirunelveli Style | 31 |
| RASAM | |
| Thakkali Soup Rasam Tomato Rasam | 32 |
| Jeera Rasam Cumin Seed Rasam | 33 |
| Pudina Rasam Mint Rasam | 35 |
| Vendaya Rasam Fenugreek Seed Rasam | 36 |
| Anasipazha Rasam Pineapple Rasam | 37 |
| Beetroot Rasam | 38 |
| Mangalore Saar Rasam Mangalore Style | 39 |
| Vengaya Rasam Onion Rasam | 40 |
| Kathirikkai Rasam Aubergine Rasam | 41 |
| PORIYAL AND KOOTU | |
| Vendaikkai Nuvala Podi Stir- fried Okra with Sesame Seeds | 42 |
| Kathirikkai Poriyal Curried Aubergines | 43 |
| Gutthi Vankay Stuffed Aubergines | 44 |
| Vaingan Bhaarth Mashed Aubergine | 45 |
| Muttokos Thoran Stir fried Cabbage with Coconut | 47 |
| Phodi Yam Chips | 48 |
| Chakravallikizhangu Poriyal Spicy Sweet Potatoes | 48 |
| Tengaipal Poritha Kootu Mixed Vegetable Stew with Coconut Mild | 49 |
| Urulaikizhangu Saagu Potato Stew with Coconut | 51 |
| Podipotta Kootu Quick Pigeon Pea and Vegetable Stew | 52 |
| Kairas Capsicum and Peanut Curry | 55 |
| Pakoda Kurma Dumpling Curry | 56 |
| Kudamilagai Thayir Pachadi Capsicum and Curd Salad | 57 |
| Sutta Kathirikkai Thayir Pachadi Roasted Aubergine and Curd Salad | 58 |
| RICE | |
| Ellu Sadam Rice with Sesame Seeds | 59 |
| Vangi Bhat Rice with Aubergines | 60 |
| Avasara Pulliyogaray Quick Tamarind Rice | 61 |
| Kothamalli Sadam Coriander Rice | 63 |
| Vatral Kuzhambu Sadam Spicy Tamarind Rice | 64 |
| Kaikari Sadam Mixed Vegetable Rice | 65 |
| Kadamba Sadam Rice Medley | 67 |
| Sambar Sadam Samber Rice | 68 |
| Tuvaram Parupu Pongal Pigeon Pea Khichdi | 70 |
| SNACKS | |
| Hyderabad Milagai Baji Chilli Fritters | 71 |
| Pesaru Punukulu Greean Bean Fritters | 72 |
| Avasara Vadai Coconut and Bengal Gram Patties | 73 |
| Kaikari Masala Vadai Mixed Vegetable Patties | 74 |
| Vengaya Pakoda Onion Fritters | 75 |
| Mundiri Parupu Pakoda Cashewnut Fritters | 77 |
| Vazhaippoo Vadai Plantain Flower Patties | 78 |
| Rava Bonda Fried Semolina Dumplings | 79 |
| Maddhur Vadai Semolina and Rice Patties | 81 |
| Mysore Masala Dosai Rice Pancakes | 82 |
| Rotti Dosai Bread Pancakes | 83 |
| Mangalore Dosai Rice pancakes | 84 |
| Surnoli Sweet Rice Pancakes | 85 |
| Payatham Parupu Dosai Green Bean Pancakes | 86 |
| Vendaya Keerai Adai Rice and Genugreek Leaf Pancakes | 87 |
| Malabar Adai Rice and Lentil pancakes | 89 |
| Avasara Adai Quick Semolina and Bengal Gram Pancakes | 90 |
| Verum Arisi Adai Lacy Rice Pancakes | 91 |
| Kuzhipaniaram Fried Rice Dumplings | 93 |
| Akki Roti Rice Roti | 94 |
| Appam Rice Pancakes | 94 |
| Paitham parupu Idli steamed Green Bean Dumplings | 97 |
| Masala Siyan Fried Rice and Black Bean Dumplings | 98 |
| Masala Idli Spicy Steamed Rice Dumplings | 99 |
| Varutha Masala Idli Spicy Cocktail Rice Dumplings | 100 |
| Rava Pongal Semolina and Green Bean Savoury | 101 |
| Moru Kalli Curd and Rice flour Savoury | 102 |
| Rotti Uppuma Savoury Bread Croutons with Mixed Vegetables | 105 |
| Arisi Uppuma Savoury Rice Snack | 106 |
| Semiya Uppuma Vermicelli Savoury with Mixed Vegetables | 107 |
| SWEETS | |
| Carrot Payasam Carrot Dessert | 109 |
| Vazhaipazha Rava Kesari Banana and semolina Dessert with Saffron | 110 |
| Kerala Nei Payasam Rice and Ghee Dessert | 111 |
| Akaravadshal Rice and Green Bean Dessert | 113 |
| Vellam Paniaram Jaggery Dumplings | 114 |
| Therattupal Cardamom Flavoured Milk Sweet | 115 |
| Paal Polli Milk Panacakes | 116 |
| Paal Paniaram Coconut Milk Dumplings | 117 |
| ACCOMPANIMENTS | |
| Tengai Chutney Coconut Chutney | 118 |
| Thakkali Chutney Tomato Chutney | 119 |
| Pudina Kothamalli Chutney Mind and Coriander Chutney | 121 |
| Vatral Milagai Chutney Red Chilli Chutney | 122 |
| Tengai Thuvaiyal Brown Coconut Chutney | 123 |
| Verkadalai Chutney Peanut Chutney | 124 |
| Beetroot Thuvaiyal Beetroot Chutney | 125 |
| Kathirikkai Gojju Aubergine and Tamarind sauce | 126 |
| Urulaikizhangu Ishtoo Potato Stew | 127 |
| Alu Gadde Paliya Spicy Mashed Potatoes | 128 |
| Suggested Menus | 129 |
| Glossary | 132 |
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