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15 Best South Indian Recipes | Easy South Indian Recipes
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15 Best South Indian Recipes | Easy South Indian Recipes

[ad_1] Best South Indian Recipes: The smell of crisp vadas, the sound of spluttering mustard seeds, the taste of piping-hot sambar made with fresh tamarind, and the touch of feather-light, soft  idlis - there's no doubt that South Indian food is a treat to the senses. Dosa and chutney are just a brief trailer to a colourful, rich and absolutely fascinating culinary journey that is South India. With its 5 states, 2 union territories, rocky plateau, river valleys and coastal plains, the south of India is extremely different from its Northern counterpart. Needless to say, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have their own cuisines that are rooted in their history and culture.  But before we get stuck into details like ingredients and cooking techniques, let's talk ab...
13 Best Prawn Recipes | Easy Prawn Recipes
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13 Best Prawn Recipes | Easy Prawn Recipes

[ad_1] Prawn recipes- Although the names 'prawns' and 'shrimp' can be used interchangeably, there is a small difference between the two. Prawns have a gill structure, larger legs and claws while shrimps are smaller on all of those accounts. In some countries, prawns are often known as large shrimps. But usually, the name differs geographically.  For instance, in the United Kingdom both prawns and shrimps are known as prawns while in the United States and Australia they're all referred to as shrimp. In India, prawns and shrimp are mostly referred to as 'prawns' and celebrated as the hero ingredient across many regional cuisines, especially in the South of India. Chettinad Eral Kuzhambu or Chettinad prawn curry, Kerala prawn fry, prawn vindaloo, which is infused with vinegar, Bengali prawn...
3 Delicious Chettinad Recipes With Star Anise
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3 Delicious Chettinad Recipes With Star Anise

[ad_1] One of my most satisfying meals during my last trip to the Vietnamese Capital - Hanoi, was a Pho Tai Nam with meat brisket at Pho Gia Truyen, an iconic local eatery. Arguably Vietnam's most popular soup, this flavoursome broth is also the country's most mispronounced ('fuh' is the accurate pronunciation). This broth has its origins in Northern Vietnam - near Hanoi and went global in the 20th century along with the Vietnamese refugees. The broth is usually simmered with meat bones and spices and features noodles, meat or chicken and herbs.  One of the key spices in this broth is star anise. Also read: 5 Chettinad Curries That'll Give You The Taste Of Tamil Nadu At HomeStar anise is a key ingredient in Galliano, a legendary Italian liqueur and also one of the spices that adds a uniq...