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Dahi Tadka | Tadka Dahi | Dahi Tikhari

Dahi Tadka | Tadka Dahi | Dahi Tikhari

Dahi tadka is a popular Indian dish made with yogurt (dahi) that is tempered with various spices and sometimes garnished with herbs like coriander. The tempering typically includes ingredients like mustard seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, dried red chilies, and curry leaves, which are fried in oil or ghee until fragrant and then poured over the yogurt.

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Thiruvadirai Kali | Thalagam

Thiruvadirai Kali | Thalagam

Thiruvadirai Thalagam is a traditional South Indian curry prepared during the Thiruvadirai festival, which is celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Thiruvadirai is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Thalagam is a mixed vegetable curry made with a variety of tubers, lentils, and spices. It is typically served with Kali (a sweet rice dish) during the festival.

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Vazhakkai Puzhukku

Vazhakkai Puzhukku

Puzhukku is a traditional South Indian dish made with a variety of vegetables like pumpkin, yam, or raw plantain, cooked with coconut, spices, and sometimes lentils. It's typically served with rice or as an accompaniment to meals. It's hearty, flavorful, and a staple in many households in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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Omapodi

Omapodi

Omapodi, a delightful tea-time snack, is incredibly easy to make, with besan (gram flour) and rice flour being staple ingredients in most households. In just about 30 minutes, you can fry up a batch of these crispy omapodi discs, making it a perfect addition to your snack repertoire. Traditionally prepared during festivals like Diwali to be included in the festive Diwali mixture, omapodi can also be made into a thicker variety of sev by incorporating additional spices and flavors, resembling the taste of ghatiya.

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