okra

The Health Benefits Of Okra

April 6, 2018 smitsa 0

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a widely cultivated and consumed vegetable in tropical and subtropical countries. It is also known as bhindi or lady’s fingers, in […]

Tamarind husks

Tamarind

April 6, 2018 smitsa 0

Tamarind is a tropical fruit native to tropical Africa and the Indian sub-continent. The tamarind trees have now spread to the tropical Americas. Tamarind fruits […]

South Indian breakfast with a vada doughnut. at the front, idli and chutney.

Vada

April 6, 2018 smitsa 0

Vadas are doughnuts which are often served along with idlis, a coconut chutney and a sambar (sambhar). A plate of vadas is often served as […]

Cone shape masala dosa with sambar and chutney, south Indian breakfast

Preparing A Sambar

April 6, 2018 smitsa 2

The sambar is a traditional lentil vegetable stew with tamarind. It is often served with the fluffy savoury rice and lentil pancakes called idlis, or […]