One of the simplest South Indian side dishes to make is a thoran, which is a vegetable-based side dish made with a few spices and fresh grated coconut.
Sambar (a south indian vegetable stew)
Sambar is made many different ways. In fact, different districts within South India all seem to have their own variation. From the types of vegetable used to the spice blends, the combinations are vast.
Rasam (a South Indian soup)
Rasam is a simple soup with very complex flavors. It’s tangy, spicy, with a touch of sweetness. It’s the perfect soup to make when you have a sore throat or just crave a warm and comforting meal.
South Indian Rasam Podi (Powder)
Rasam is one of the many simple, yet complexly-flavored dishes in South India. This spice blend can be made and stored for months.
Smoky Garlic Hummus
This Smoky Garlic Hummus is something you can put on burgers, dunk veggies into, or straight up eat plain out of the bowl!
Mango Rum Plátanos Calados (caramelized plantains)
I visited Miami and discovered a simple, yet amazingly delicious recipe called platanos calados. I just HAD to put a spin on it. Hope you like it!
Ginger-Garlic Paste (a staple for Indian cooking)
If you’re like me and use insane amounts of garlic and ginger, you’ll love this paste. It’s the most basic recipe in the world, but it saves you time when you just want to hurry up and eat!
