Lakshmi's Vegetarian Cookbook 

Traditionally, when one makes a dish of sabudana/tapioca pearls, it is for upvas or fasting. I am showing the ingredients that I use to...

Also known as steamed soft semolina cakes. Rice idlis are not the only idlis that South Indians eat! A variation of these idlis is made...

A snack you can make with left over Idlis and spicy lentil powder! This is an easy snack to eat either in the morning or afternoon....

Also known as a savory, mixed lentil crepe. When I was younger, my mom's friend taught us how to make Adai, which is a protein-rich...

Also known as a lentil crepe with spinach. Pesarattu, Andhra's iconic dish. Made with green gram (mung daal) and served with upma and...

Also known as idli batter bonda. Punugulu or bonda is a deep fried snack made with leftover Idli batter, and can be made for both...

Also known as soft and savory rice cakes. Idlis are a South Indian staple food served usually as breakfast or brunch meal. Making soft...

Also known as a savory porridge made with semolina. Similarly to Idli, Upma is a south Indian staple food. It's commonly served as a...