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 t...

Do you know what a lentil or a dal (i.e., split pea) plant looks like? or how split peas are processed for them to look the way they do in the store? The differences between beans, legumes, pulses,...

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 la...

Observations from Alak Nanda (Founder, PODI life) One of the most wondrous lessons I've learned from amma is to always tend to a little garden. It has been beautiful to see amma express her auton...

Rasam is a tangy and spicy soup that is an essential part of South Indian cuisine. It is typically made with tamarind juice, tomatoes, garlic, and various spices - such as cumin, coriander, turmeri...

   Chillies are an integral part of South Indian cuisine and have a long and interesting history. The word "chili" itself comes from the Aztecs in Mexico, and the plant is native to Mexico and Cen...