Vendakkai Poriyal, a Tamil-style okra stir-fry with mustard seeds, urid dal, peanuts, and spices, is a popular South Indian dish. Chef Jake Dryan shares a home-style recipe, praised online for its ...

As foodies, we can't help but wonder about what to eat for our meals. We keep pondering and planning, thinking about what to prepare for lunch and dinner. While we always wish to eat indulgent food, ...

“Poriyal” refers to a Tamil method for stir-frying vegetables, which are often served with rice and sambar. The split lentils, fresh curry leaves and frozen grated coconut are easy to find in South ...

Cabbage poriyal is a popular side dish relished in several parts of the country, especially in South India. It is prepared using three major ingredients: cabbage, lentils and coconut. While you must ...

A traditional South Indian spice blend called podi adds flavour to a wide range of dishes. Usually it is mixed with ground spices, roasted lentils, and other ingredients with aromatic characteristics.

Sharjah-based Bethica Das has more special South Indian recipes dedicated to US Vice President Kamala Harris. She's cooking up a storm. Her latest is for a popular side dish from Tamil Nadu. "It is a ...

Poriyal is the South Indian equivalent of a quick, dry stir-fry; a side dish intended to complement rice dishes. It's easy to make and an ideal way to cook vegetables from potatoes to broccoli to ...