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To learn more about pongal and bisi bele bath, click here. As this winter solstice sun casts a feeble glow, I notice the garden outside our kitchen window is many muted shades of beige and brown. The once-lush bean tendrils...
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![Two South Indian comfort foods to nourish your body and soul!](http://www.podilife.com/cdn/shop/articles/Pongal_illo.jpg?v=1714998520&width=1080)
It is Monday evening, the refrigerator is mostly empty. There were no elaborate meals or meal prepping this weekend. We've all had a busy day, we're all hungry - there are a handful vegetables in the crisper and a pot...
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![What makes a South Indian tadka / tempering different?](http://www.podilife.com/cdn/shop/articles/PXL_20210722_-_popu2.jpg?v=1714998923&width=1080)
The Art of South Indian Tempering A yogurt-based pacchadi/chutney made with quintessentially South Indian tempering / tadka - note the roasted dals added for extra crunch! In four South Indian languages: Popu / Thalimpu (Telugu) Oggarne (Kannada) Thalippu (Tamil, Malayalam)...
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