South Indian style, traditional festival recipe using fresh green mangoes. Recipe has step wise pics and tips.

Pulihora paste is seasoned tamarind paste to prepare tamarind rice. This tamarind paste comes very handy on busy weekdays.

A famous South Indian dish prepared on any auspicious day or festival. Prepared with tamarind and other spices.

Lemon flavored Barley made in South Indian style.

Brown rice flavored with grated raw mango, ginger and green chilies.

Twist to traditional South Indian pulihora- this one is made with rice cooked in tomato juice. Hearty & comforting dish.

Spicy and tangy tamarind rice — a must for any festival in South India.

Fresh cranberries are cooked to a soft paste and mixed with cooked rice to make this tangy rice.

Traditional South Indian Rice dish made with gooseberries.

Tangy & Spicy Gongura (Sorrel leaf) rice — traditional dish with a twist.

Cranberries add the required sourness and deliciousness to this Indian style rice — very colorful and festive looking.