All the dishes featured on this page are South Indian specialties; the dishes were prepared either by my late mother or my late spouse and written down: we do not claim originality, just variations on themes. When prepared, the dishes are meant to be partnered with rice but can be consumed by themselves without accompaniment.

A Glossay of condiments used in South Indian cooking will help you fill out your kitchen cabinets.

This month's recipe will detail the preparation of Curry: Bitter Melon with Onions can be eaten with rice, chapati, nan or plain bread.

Here is a list of previous entries in our Monthly Recipe offerings:

Curry: Besan Flour
Curry: Banana Squash
Curry: Bengan Bharta
Curry: Okra
Chutney: Yogurt and Potatoes
Chutney: Yogurt and Cucumber
Chutney: Roasted Eggplant
Chutney: Yogurt and Black Mustard Seeds
Chutney: Mint
Chutney: Yogurt with Mint and Onions
Chutney: Yogurt with Eggplant
Chutney: Yogurt with Coconut
Chutney: Tomato
Chutney: Toor Dal
Chutney: Yogurt with tomato
Chutney: split moong dal
Chutney: Sauce
Chutney: Powdered Karam Podi
Chutney: lemon cucumber
Chutney: Lemon
Chutney: Ginger
Chutney: Coconut with Mango
Kichidi
Pacchi Pulusu
Dosa using flours
Dahi Vada
Dal: lentils
Idli
Steamed: bellpeppers
Dal: tomatoes
Masala For Vegetables
Steamed: okra
Gummidikaya Vodialu
Sabudana Vadiyalu
Wadappa: a tasty Andhra snack!!