How an Indian Master Chef Makes Dosas, Idli & More | Handcrafted | Bon Appétit

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  • Vijay Kumar, executive chef and partner at Semma in New York City, demonstrates the equipment, ingredients, and artistry essential to making some of the most popular dishes at his celebrated South Indian restaurant. Take an up-close look at the step-by-step creation of 5 rice and lentil based South Indian staples: Gunpowder Dosa, Uttappam, Idli, Paniyaram, and Idiyappam.
    Director: Cole Evelev
    Director of Photography: Brandon Yoon
    Editors: Micah Phillips
    Talent: Vijay Kumar
    Sr. Culinary Director: Kelly Janke
    Producer: Jonathan Bang
    Culinary Producer: Tina Martinez
    Culinary Associate Producer: Hip Torres
    Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
    Associate Producer: Alicia Aswat
    Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Camera Operator: Daniel Nevanpera, Kirsten Potts
    Audio: Kurt Pierce
    Production Assistant: Nikki Ligos
    Post Production Supervisor: Stephanie Cardone
    Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
    Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
    Assistant Editor: JC Scruggs
    Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
    Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:20 Gunpowder Dosa
    3:18 Uttappam
    5:14 Idli
    8:48 Paniyaram
    10:44 Idiyappam
    12:59 Conclusion
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  • @heatguy100
    @heatguy100 Рік тому +5789

    FINALLY. South Indian representation 🙌🙌 Indian food isn’t just chicken tikka masala and curry. Almost shed a tear when he said that. Thank you chef!!

    • @TheRishijoesanu
      @TheRishijoesanu Рік тому +227

      On that note, South Indian cuisine needs representation beyond dosa and idli. Where is Chettinad cuisine? Where's the wonderful variety of Kerala cuisine?

    • @OnnumMuttaiyum
      @OnnumMuttaiyum Рік тому +114

      @@TheRishijoesanu After watching years of Indian cuisine presented by foreign media.... We often don't talk about Eastern and western food styles as well... Almost as if they're forgotten.... Even in the central zone of India has interesting and underrated food styles there

    • @CuriosityforTruth
      @CuriosityforTruth Рік тому +23

      @@TheRishijoesanu I love Marathi-Thanjavur dishes 😘😘😘

    • @Akileshg1
      @Akileshg1 Рік тому +22

      @@TheRishijoesanu what about Karnataka and Andhra too

    • @rajsub3884
      @rajsub3884 Рік тому +2

      @@TheRishijoesanu lot of dishes there he made most well known dish

  • @mightyavi
    @mightyavi Рік тому +2509

    I'm an North Indian , I was lucky enough to spend a portion of my life in South India and nothing can beat warm and soft idlis with spicy yet creamy coconut chutney and filter kapi . Absolute heaven !!

    • @NostalgiaforInfinity
      @NostalgiaforInfinity Рік тому +77

      Abe why are you capitalizing north and south? There are no "North India" and "South India". That would imply they are different countries, similar to North Korea and South Korea. It's northern and southern India, not even north and south India.

    • @RipsawEV_2
      @RipsawEV_2 Рік тому +206

      @@NostalgiaforInfinity It's not seperation bro, just identification based on geographical location 😂. Ur logic doesn't make sense.
      Trust me, it's not that deep 😆

    • @NostalgiaforInfinity
      @NostalgiaforInfinity Рік тому +49

      @@RipsawEV_2 If you're going to speak a language, then do it properly. There's a world of difference between "south" and "southern". There is no such thing as "south India". It's southern part of India.

    • @pb2158
      @pb2158 Рік тому +39

      @@NostalgiaforInfinity Yeah, these people have no clue. All this division starts with the language and then there is a split in the mind, which then translates into action.
      @Ripsaw EV-2: "Trust me, it's not that deep" is a lazy way of living!

    • @EspeonMistress00
      @EspeonMistress00 Рік тому

      @@NostalgiaforInfinity That's how people used it and still use it. Don't tell Indians how they should call their country

  • @yashvardhanraju8052
    @yashvardhanraju8052 Рік тому +3509

    I hold the firm belief that south india has the best breakfast cuisine in the world. the absolute massive range of dishes and sides, the taste and nutrition of all of them, its just so good. its the yummiest food. sambhar and rasam are so heavenly i swear. i love love love the south indian representation on a channel as big as BA. hope to see more of this content!

    • @Janani_Kannan
      @Janani_Kannan Рік тому +88

      Yes when it comes to the breakfast culture, South India rules!

    • @madishugerts
      @madishugerts Рік тому +11

      I hope to sample all of it 🤤

    • @shushant5837
      @shushant5837 Рік тому +72

      a big reason they are breakfast food because most of it is fermented which is extremely good for gut health, and wont cause any disturbance for rest of the day

    • @rdeetpratama9478
      @rdeetpratama9478 Рік тому

      ò

    • @82vm
      @82vm Рік тому +15

      The breakfast list is endless! Lots of common ingredients made in different ways. From region to region.

  • @Melissa0774
    @Melissa0774 Рік тому +888

    As an American who doesn't know much about Indian food, this video is so helpful because I just got a huge Indian supermarket near me and I love going there, but I never know what to buy. I always wonder what I'm missing out on because I don't know any better. They especially have so many different types of flour that I was wondering what they use them for. I love the deserts too. I'd love to see this guy do another video about Indian deserts and sweets.

    • @aleenaprasannan2146
      @aleenaprasannan2146 Рік тому +33

      Indian groceries mainly have atta which is whole wheat flour and maida which are refined wheat flour, then there is Rava which is semolina, then rice flour and gram flour which is chickpea flour. There is also Ragi/ Millet flour, but I'm not sure if it's available in US.
      Dosa and idlis might seem a little too much of hassle with getting fermentation and the proporations right since it will end up too sour if it's kept for longer, so the wheat flatbreads like parathas might be easier. If you get rice flakes, you can also try the easiest breakfast poha.
      Mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric and curry leaves are there in almost all accompanying dishes

    • @hetapatel2564
      @hetapatel2564 Рік тому +15

      Most of the indian supermarkets in USA do have a ready dosa batter.. and versions of instant chutney.. do try that for easy start!

    • @hetapatel2564
      @hetapatel2564 Рік тому +1

      Most of the indian supermarkets in USA do have a ready dosa batter.. and versions of instant chutney.. do try that for easy start!

    • @Melissa0774
      @Melissa0774 Рік тому +11

      @@hetapatel2564 They have so many different types of chutney. I had no idea which one to try first. I ended up getting a mango one and I put it on radish filled muli, (the savory pancakes.) It was not that great, just ok, but I had no idea if that's even how you're supposed to eat it. You're probably laughing at me as you read this.

    • @hetapatel2564
      @hetapatel2564 Рік тому +13

      @@Melissa0774 hehe thats sweet honestly. With dosa do try coconut chutney , that is the usual norm

  • @AdlBnymn
    @AdlBnymn Рік тому +1394

    Nothing can beat Dosa, Sambar and Chutney combo with vada on top for breakfast.

  • @0000asdfasdf0000
    @0000asdfasdf0000 Рік тому +631

    This guy does Tamilians in South India really proud! Love it!

    • @sagnikdebsarkar169
      @sagnikdebsarkar169 Рік тому +4

      Live dosa as much as I hate idli...idli is just tasteless...or do i just eat it wrong ?!

    • @sairamr6886
      @sairamr6886 Рік тому +19

      @@sagnikdebsarkar169 soak it in a cup of sambhar and try it. Heaven. Even better, order sambhar idly

    • @swati2899
      @swati2899 8 місяців тому

      ​@@sagnikdebsarkar169no you are not alone my father hates it too . Not only idli but all the steamed south indian dishes my father hates

    • @mithun4491
      @mithun4491 8 місяців тому +1

      @@swati2899 have with litti choka & rasagulla and finish it of with pan parak😂

    • @swati2899
      @swati2899 8 місяців тому

      @@mithun4491 I even hate litti choka

  • @benkirkland5354
    @benkirkland5354 Рік тому +534

    Can’t believe the video ended so quickly. I was so engrossed in this, I could watch all evening. More please

    • @ameshtambe
      @ameshtambe Рік тому

      ISTG it felt like I was present right there

    • @sheebagr9702
      @sheebagr9702 Рік тому

      it is simple everyday food

    • @DhrithionVocals
      @DhrithionVocals Рік тому +4

      @@sheebagr9702 for us it is because we eat it everyday, if someone showed you videos of a cuisine you've never tried but feel intrigued about, you'd probably feel the same way

  • @MohammedKhaled-ju7gy
    @MohammedKhaled-ju7gy Рік тому +473

    Anyone who hasn’t had that dosa with potato fillings and coconut/ mint gravy have not experienced life yet

    • @nukeengineer5214
      @nukeengineer5214 Рік тому +10

      And a nice Keema would be great too..

    • @karunasingh2436
      @karunasingh2436 Рік тому +2

      Yes

    • @AFA111
      @AFA111 Рік тому +18

      ​@@nukeengineer5214 NO.

    • @harshitbalaji1019
      @harshitbalaji1019 Рік тому +4

      The uthappam is better in my opinion. Had both, many times. The Uthappam has much more flavour and crunch than the masala dosa.

    • @nahor88
      @nahor88 Рік тому +4

      @@harshitbalaji1019 I actually HATED Uthappam growing up, LOL. Even as an adult I don't care for that "sourdough" flavor. Always loaded them up with tomato chutney, or as a child, MAPLE SYRUP LMAO.
      Dosas are thinner, and thus have less of that flavor. There are also dosas that don't use that fermented batter, which I largely prefer.

  • @lg6134
    @lg6134 Рік тому +462

    As a South Indian born and raised in America, this makes me so happy to see the food I grew up with being shared with a global audience outside the South Indian community. Thank you BA!

  • @jack6964
    @jack6964 Рік тому +389

    This is the quality Bon Appetit programming that we expect.

    • @MrAnakin8888
      @MrAnakin8888 Рік тому +2

      They're just copying Eater videos at this point

    • @NEWBOTANICA
      @NEWBOTANICA Рік тому +12

      @@MrAnakin8888 they're all under the same company

  • @senojnomis
    @senojnomis Рік тому +463

    Masala dosa is my favourite breakfast/brunch food of all time, hell I’ll eat it any time of day. I’m white English but dated a South Indian gal for a while and she got me delved into that cuisine, which is truly some of the best in the world and highly underrated and under appreciated. Honestly, we’re so obsessed with avo toast in the West, when I reckon dosas should be just as prevalent!

    • @aceclipse
      @aceclipse Рік тому

      also my favorite ...used to eat ot a lot in childhood and youth...but now it feels heavy 🪨

    • @pinkmonkeybird2644
      @pinkmonkeybird2644 Рік тому +1

      @@aceclipse It’s easy to lighten it when you make it for yourself. I make masala dosa at least once a week, since we all love it. It’s always going to be heavy on the carbs, but it doesn’t have to be fattening.

    • @aceclipse
      @aceclipse Рік тому +1

      @@pinkmonkeybird2644 how we use semolina....

    • @yoshita4140
      @yoshita4140 Рік тому

      @@aceclipse semolina is carbs

    • @FosFate
      @FosFate Рік тому +1

      How is Dosa a Breakfast/Brunch tier food man? I know Americans and their portions are huge, but a single Dosa with Sambhar and Chutneys is a full course meal....

  • @TheOriginalArchie
    @TheOriginalArchie Рік тому +305

    I'm 47 and my family grew up with an Indian friend that has owned a restaurant for over 30 years, I've been eating there (and many other places) since I was a teenager. I always get excited to turn people on to the cuisine, and until a few years ago I thought my knowledge was up to date because I know many of the dishes (pallak aloo/paneer, kormas, aloo ghobi, vindaloo etc...), however in the last couple of years I've realized that I still have a limited knowledge of their dishes (and that we all call it Indian, although there are Pakistani variants). It's nice to watch these videos that show other variants and I hope they catch on. Dosa, for example, was not really known until the last decade or so. Even biryani was not easily found just a few years ago.

    • @anujpramanik1819
      @anujpramanik1819 Рік тому +40

      That is because most of the cuisine available outside is basically North Indian. You won't find Maharashtrian, Konkani, Tamil, Malyali, Bengali, Andhra, Kannada, Assamese, Odissi cuisine outside. That is almost 50% of India!

    • @indranilmajumder7148
      @indranilmajumder7148 Рік тому +3

      Which dish you like the most ?

    • @vamvavaa8905
      @vamvavaa8905 Рік тому +29

      Indian cusine changes every 100 kms here. The diversity is so vast not even indians ourselves know every dish of our neighbouring state so can't blame you at all lol

    • @yugmathakkar4023
      @yugmathakkar4023 Рік тому

      @@anujpramanik1819 or Gujarati 😔

    • @rahulsawant8689
      @rahulsawant8689 Рік тому +2

      if you know those dishesh believe me you don't know much about India and indian food

  • @jasmines1957
    @jasmines1957 Рік тому +808

    I’m so glad to see some South Indian representation! More content like this please!!!

    • @NostalgiaforInfinity
      @NostalgiaforInfinity Рік тому +4

      Southern Indian, not "South India". There is no such thing. It would imply there's some country called "South India" similar to South Korea. It's the southern part of India, not "South India". Hence southern India.

    • @EspeonMistress00
      @EspeonMistress00 Рік тому +43

      @@NostalgiaforInfinity Welp South India how it's referred to by most Indians. No one cares

    • @sgtsniperskulls8930
      @sgtsniperskulls8930 Рік тому +22

      @@NostalgiaforInfinity literally nobody cares

    • @NostalgiaforInfinity
      @NostalgiaforInfinity Рік тому +2

      @@sgtsniperskulls8930 Yeah, because I'm dealing with a bunch of brainlets.

    • @junethanoschurchill6750
      @junethanoschurchill6750 Рік тому +1

      @@NostalgiaforInfinity the only brainlet is you, who can’t handle the fact that language gets used differently in different countries

  • @AugustAdvice
    @AugustAdvice Рік тому +216

    Indian and Korean food are the two most intimidating cuisines in my opinion. There's so much knowledge about spices and preparation and unique ways of doing things.

    • @Janani_Kannan
      @Janani_Kannan Рік тому +33

      I think mainstream portrayal of Indian cuisine has created an impression of it being difficult to learn. But in reality the everyday fare that we eat is simple and austere. Just get 4 or 5 basic spices. And refer to Indian home cooking channels that will teach simple dishes like cumin potatoes, aloo gobhi, south indian dishes like poriyal etc.

    • @senseiquickbooks4588
      @senseiquickbooks4588 Рік тому +6

      Lol nothing is more intimidating than french and japanese and chinese cooking techniques.. im a chef

    • @4ray
      @4ray Рік тому +21

      @@senseiquickbooks4588 why lol? Indian food is intimidating to most for the amount of strange ingredients and vessels it uses and the prep time even for basic recipes.

    • @mansimestri10
      @mansimestri10 Рік тому +8

      @@senseiquickbooks4588 And You're a Chef? 👁️👄👁️

    • @senseiquickbooks4588
      @senseiquickbooks4588 Рік тому +6

      @@mansimestri10 yes for 14 yrs now... If you consider finding exotic ingredients as part of cooking then youre crazy.. the indian techniques involved in indian cooking are simple.. as long as you have the ingredients its easy... Ive cooked several indian dishes its pretty easy... If you think the more ingredients the harder the cooking then youre not a chef.. look at your streetfood in india... Its messy.. lacks hygiene... Lacks technique...

  • @blindwoozie
    @blindwoozie Рік тому +232

    Halfway through and loving this already, love Vijay's demeanor. Wish ingredients were more common in my small town because Indian food is quite possibly my favourite

    • @janesays1278
      @janesays1278 Рік тому +10

      You can always order the ingredients online, I know Kalustyans here in NYC also has an online store :)

    • @blindwoozie
      @blindwoozie Рік тому +6

      @@janesays1278 true, this is something im looking more into lately! What a time to be alive haha

    • @hg.chetan
      @hg.chetan Рік тому +3

      If you do find the ingredients, you can make a really think batter and use it for both dosa and idli. Mix a little water to the idli batter and it can be used as dosa batter. The batter can be frozen and stored for upto 6 months or more

    • @AnshRus
      @AnshRus Рік тому

      @@hg.chetan I guess you can make do in a pinch but the proportions and type of rice/dal used is different in dosa vs idli. There is a higher protein version dosa called Adai which is low rice, higher dal

    • @hg.chetan
      @hg.chetan Рік тому

      @@AnshRus true. For the authenticity, of course they have to be different. However a lot of the pre packed batters ( like ID in India) are dual purpose and turns out not too bad

  • @rajeshr8887
    @rajeshr8887 Рік тому +267

    Reading through the comments made me feel good about the cuisine that has been my staple diet all my life. Missed Appam in the list though, another rice based dish, easy on the stomach and goes well with any kind of gravy or stew. Hopefully BA will devote a full video for Appam soon!

    • @lovenala1987
      @lovenala1987 Рік тому +1

      Wait is Appam and Paniyaram not the same? Paddu is it's other name i believe. Am i wrong?

    • @rajeshr8887
      @rajeshr8887 Рік тому +14

      @@lovenala1987 No Appam & Paniyaram are two different dishes. Appam is thick at the centre and the sides are super thin & crisp.

    • @arunstalii3666
      @arunstalii3666 Рік тому +4

      @@lovenala1987 No appam is fermented batter (either with yeast or sometimes even with alcohol known as kallappam) i guess. Goes well with many curries and also with the stew (chicken, mutton or vegetable).

    • @MissMalfoy77
      @MissMalfoy77 Рік тому +2

      Love Nala appam is like thin and crispy around the edges but soft and pillowy in the centre, can have egg in the middle or coconut milk and jaggery

    • @er.esakkim8781
      @er.esakkim8781 Рік тому +2

      @@lovenala1987 Appam is basically a sweeter version of the Paniyaaram. But people may confuse the word Appam with "Aappam" or Oothaappam with "Aappam." Which is basically a steamed Thin Dosa! That can be eaten with a coconut milk or sweetened milk, or with chutney/sambars or with aromatic stews and gravies! Aappam is most prevalent in Kerala than in TN. along with Puttu! That too you must try.

  • @immediaterespond4114
    @immediaterespond4114 Рік тому +312

    Delicious.... I am Pakistani but was brought up by eating Idli , masala dosa and utappaam and I can eat this daily because these food are easily available in U.A.E where I was born and raised.

    • @livya5676
      @livya5676 Рік тому +3

      But how? Pakistanis eat dosa?

    • @livya5676
      @livya5676 Рік тому

      @@jesin0005 well that's still new to me so yeah

    • @sadiagazi6987
      @sadiagazi6987 Рік тому +6

      Me too!!!! Grew up in Dubai eating delicious South Indian food !!!!!

    • @petrichor259
      @petrichor259 Рік тому

      @@livya5676 lol you are living under a rock. Middle east is full of Keralites.

    • @aliali-ce3yf
      @aliali-ce3yf Рік тому +4

      @@livya5676 with their mouths! how you eat dosa?

  • @JoshuaMoore831
    @JoshuaMoore831 Рік тому +40

    That Paniyaram looks BANGING

  • @Fazil0015
    @Fazil0015 Рік тому +51

    He looks so happy making these dishes. That's how I know this food is bringing back fond childhood memories for him and also me.

  • @lavenderlamp
    @lavenderlamp Рік тому +92

    Ohhhh these all look so good! I moved from SoCal to a country town in Texas where dosa is unheard of. Oh how I miss just being able to run out and get these lovely comfort foods.

    • @naraendrareddy273
      @naraendrareddy273 Рік тому +2

      Must be really hot down there. It probably cooled down a bit now.

    • @lavenderlamp
      @lavenderlamp Рік тому +1

      @@naraendrareddy273 finally, yes. Summer was brutal this. You never know in Texas :)

  • @mattm7482
    @mattm7482 9 місяців тому +49

    As a Chinese who grew up with Dim Sums, I appreciate the complexity of both Cantonese dishes and South Indian dishes. Cantonese dishes are complex in shape/forms manipulation and south Indian dishes are complex in their spices & seasoning palettes. Very admirable traditional culinary roots.

    • @Sathish_12
      @Sathish_12 7 місяців тому +6

      Chinese and South Indians had trade over sea route even 2500 years ago

    • @Grove-street677
      @Grove-street677 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Sathish_12true

  • @aparna2701
    @aparna2701 Рік тому +35

    YES FINALLY, DOSAS. Don't get me wrong, I love me some chicken tikka masala and naan, but Indian food is so much more than that, and dosas are so versatile and delicious! And the fact that this place is called Semma (means "very good" or "fantastic" in Tamil) is so fitting!

  • @Kathakathan11
    @Kathakathan11 Рік тому +124

    As a dosa person, yes identify as dosa myself. 😂 it’s the best food on the planet, and so are other South Indian dishes. Happy Onam to all.

    • @peaa666
      @peaa666 Рік тому +1

      I'm not South Indian. But been there in Karnataka for about 1 yr...
      Just got to know one thing that.
      I can live on Dosa totally. I love All types of dosa but
      Khali dosa being my favorite .

    • @adityaranjit9564
      @adityaranjit9564 Рік тому +3

      Happy Onam Machane !

    • @alien3771
      @alien3771 8 місяців тому

      LoL happy onam bro

  • @lynnn5614
    @lynnn5614 Рік тому +218

    South Indian food is the most underrated food out there

    • @pawel8365
      @pawel8365 Рік тому +10

      I think it's adequately rated.

    • @teraiii8141
      @teraiii8141 Рік тому

      @@pawel8365 I second that.

    • @shashanksharma368
      @shashanksharma368 Рік тому +5

      No dude thats not true. All we north indians love south indian food, its also really famous in western countries.

    • @teraiii8141
      @teraiii8141 Рік тому +8

      @@shashanksharma368 south Indian cuisine is not famous at all in western countries , its just "Indian" cuisine which refers more to biryani or curries like the vindaloo etc

    • @shashanksharma368
      @shashanksharma368 Рік тому +3

      @@teraiii8141 maybe you are right but based on my personal experience, i visited some cities in USA couple of times and the restaurants i have been to mostly included south indian dishes like dosa, vada etc

  • @alnikkig
    @alnikkig Рік тому +95

    South India representation!!!! I'M HERE FOR IT

  • @Janani_Kannan
    @Janani_Kannan Рік тому +92

    This is my food! Food that my mom and grandmother make everyday. Food of my people. I'm so proud to see my food showcased here.

    • @rkchandru7
      @rkchandru7 Рік тому +1

      What! I have this habit of reading comments after watching the video and I happen to encounter your comments more often than not in videos i generally watch! 😁

    • @Janani_Kannan
      @Janani_Kannan Рік тому

      @@rkchandru7 maybe because we share similar interests?

    • @rkchandru7
      @rkchandru7 Рік тому

      @@Janani_Kannan I do think so! 🙌

  • @DannyKreder
    @DannyKreder Рік тому +44

    brings me back to living in tamil nadu! south indian cuisine is easily some of the best food on the planet

  • @anjalik8160
    @anjalik8160 Рік тому +19

    As a South Indian American, I can't quite explain how proud and happy it makes me to see foods so close to my heart represented with such beautiful authenticity in prominent restaurants. Vijay is absolutely wonderful-hearing him explain how gunpowder is mezhegai podi made me grin, and his dosas look like they could give my Aaya's a run for their money!! ☺🙌♥

  • @eclecticexplorer7828
    @eclecticexplorer7828 Рік тому +110

    Paniyaram reminds me very much of the Danish pancakes known as aebleskiver, made in a very similar pan. Aebleskiver do not have all the vegetable ingredients though, just a pancake-style batter, and they are made to be served sweet, with powdered sugar and syrup or jam. Traditionally they had bits of apple or an applesauce center, which is where they got the name, but it is commonly omitted now.

    • @ayush1ism
      @ayush1ism Рік тому +1

      is it similar to dutch Poffertjes?

    • @nityaprabhandam5239
      @nityaprabhandam5239 Рік тому +14

      Paniyaram can also be made as a sweet. The savoury version is more popular as a breakfast item though

    • @aleenaprasannan2146
      @aleenaprasannan2146 Рік тому +17

      In a South Indian state Kerala, there is a sweet variation of paniyaram called unniyappam, with an extremely sweet variety of banana, a mix of rice and wheat flour and chopped coconut pieces.

    • @preeti_prasad
      @preeti_prasad Рік тому +9

      @@aleenaprasannan2146 And jaggery! :)

    • @salempasangasp
      @salempasangasp Рік тому +4

      Paniyaram has a sweet variant and an egg variant too, sweet one is made with just palm jaggery mixed with flour

  • @arvindraghavan403
    @arvindraghavan403 Рік тому +23

    idiyappam with coconut milk is amazing man. im really glad i was born in south indian family

  • @VarshaRamesh
    @VarshaRamesh Рік тому +80

    So nice to finally see south Indian food getting the representation it deserves.

  • @arshbehal6312
    @arshbehal6312 Рік тому +10

    My Indian self is jumping with joy to see South Indian food getting such a major shout out at BA. India is one of the oldest and most complex cultures of the world. The complexity, range and spectrum of Indian food is unfathomable. So happy to see this video as an example to embark on that potential comprehension.

  • @JonOfTheDead23
    @JonOfTheDead23 Рік тому +42

    All of this looks awesome. I really want to learn more about Indian cuisine. I love the smells and flavors

  • @MrJojo0421
    @MrJojo0421 Рік тому +41

    Really love the format of this video. So relaxing!

    • @jaco9719
      @jaco9719 Рік тому

      Just commented the same thing 😄

  • @nush2469
    @nush2469 Рік тому +30

    I love how happy he looks cooking all this food 😊 my mother used to make some of these dishes regularly, I miss that

  • @adithyaks8584
    @adithyaks8584 Рік тому +31

    Wow I loved the way he prepared. Drooling for the Uthappam and paniyaram especially.

  • @TakanashiYuuji
    @TakanashiYuuji Рік тому +33

    I learned how to make dosa two weeks ago. Definitely gonna try Uttapam and Paniyaram!

  • @jaco9719
    @jaco9719 Рік тому +20

    I love the vibe of this, so relaxing

  • @zzbb2335
    @zzbb2335 11 днів тому

    he's so calm, articulate, and nice! love his vibe!!

  • @DuDerize
    @DuDerize Рік тому +68

    He pronounces Semma as Sem-mah for the Americans but it is actually Sem-meh in Tamil lingo which means damn good. Diners should actually go in and tell the chef the food is Semmeh and the impressed staff will give 50% off the bill.

    • @thedominion6643
      @thedominion6643 Рік тому +6

      If you're already Tamil, be prepared for them to not be impressed 😁

  • @nandkuj
    @nandkuj Рік тому +5

    This guy is next level. To be as precise as he is with the size and shapes of these dishes is not easy.

  • @gul6238
    @gul6238 Рік тому +6

    I’m pakistani and live in usa and I love like litrally love South Indian food. Idili, dosa sambar coconut chatni. I’m like obsessed with dosa

  • @akobe4785
    @akobe4785 Рік тому +4

    I hate it when people in cooking videos smile but not this one he's clearly enjoying cooking and not forcing a fake smile

  • @kowkoww7541
    @kowkoww7541 Рік тому +7

    Im Sri Lankan and this video made me cry, it reminded me of my childhood when I see my mum making these foods with the tools and I play with the idiyapam dough.

  • @nikhil518
    @nikhil518 Рік тому +9

    Southern Indian food is a blessing for humanity! I follow Henry the 8th school of thinking I always say to my dosas what henry the 8th said to his wives,"I shall not keep you for long"

  • @john85fra
    @john85fra Рік тому +15

    Actually these fermented foods are big on probiotics so it's very soothing for your gut and all around gut biome growth. If you have stomach and gut issues, eat Idli everyday for breakfast as your gut will be clean in the morning. Also Indian curries tend to have lot of medicinal herbs as spice. these are good for overall health.

  • @radbu1075
    @radbu1075 Рік тому +78

    Love that they’re all gluten free too! I wish my local Indian restaurants sold these 🥺

    • @kailash4799
      @kailash4799 Рік тому +26

      Its a south Indian cuisine, which is actually not as commonly available outside the country as North indian cuisine is. I can totally understand how you'd feel. Ha!

    • @starfireonvf
      @starfireonvf Рік тому +15

      Some Indian restaurants offer this but you'd have to look for south Indian food

    • @hg.chetan
      @hg.chetan Рік тому +6

      Buy the batter from the nearest Indian store and freeze it. It can last months and is easier than pancakes to make. The chutneys are a breeze to make as well but you do need a couple Indian spices like cumin and paprika

    • @yoshita4140
      @yoshita4140 Рік тому +2

      @@hg.chetan def not easier than pancakes haha. dosas are pretty difficult to make, and very easy to mess up if your pan is too cold or too hot. i've messed it up so many times

    • @ek6352
      @ek6352 Рік тому +1

      Try to cook it yourself. Lots of videos are available on yt.

  • @Shevindeez
    @Shevindeez Рік тому +4

    Such a delight to watch him cook with such glee and hearing him speak proudly about his cuisine.. Beautiful!! *chefs kiss*

  • @msmakeupjunkie07
    @msmakeupjunkie07 Рік тому +8

    This video was incredible. Always love learning about new (to me) foods and chef’s joy throughout the video is so evident ☺️

  • @anujpramanik1819
    @anujpramanik1819 Рік тому +47

    Bon Appetit kindly call him again so that he gets to make Sambhar, Rasam, Coconut and Tomato chutney along with all the other accompaniments usually these dishes are served with!

  • @ambithefoodie
    @ambithefoodie Рік тому +19

    That Onion and tomato on the uthappam was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fresh

  • @makanimemafia9021
    @makanimemafia9021 Рік тому +10

    brilliant. Chef Vijay has maintained the originality of the dishes. Awesome!

  • @kaysand24
    @kaysand24 Рік тому +7

    These recipes look delicious!!! Can't wait to try making them!

  • @kariarikari
    @kariarikari Рік тому +46

    So what I’m seeing is that I can probably make a paniyaram with a takoyaki hot plate.
    Awesome def gonna try that sooner than later

    • @vishwaramesh
      @vishwaramesh Рік тому +10

      If you want to try making it, and don't want to commit to massive bags of specific rice and lentils until you've tried it, your local Indian grocery store will definitely sell idli batter in a plastic tub like yoghurt. Check the refrigerated section. You can add the rest of the toppings and make the chutneys with pantry staples + 1 or 2 other things you can pick up while at the Indian store

    • @salempasangasp
      @salempasangasp Рік тому +2

      Yeah both dishes are very similar in the way of making

    • @KarrasBastomi
      @KarrasBastomi Рік тому +1

      It's vegan takoyaki, that what i see. 😂😂

    • @poojan423
      @poojan423 Рік тому

      Dosa batter is gluten free as it has rice and lentils but Japanese takoyaki is made of all purpose flour but you can use the pan to make both

  • @grumpyoldlady605
    @grumpyoldlady605 Рік тому

    Everything he makes look so good!!

  • @kassikassikassi
    @kassikassikassi Рік тому

    More of this guy please!! He’s wonderful and this video is so chock full of great information!

  • @cameronbatko
    @cameronbatko Рік тому +18

    This was a very cool video. Learned a lot about south India cuisine.

  • @VedicDesi
    @VedicDesi Рік тому +36

    At first I didn’t know what gun powder was and thought this would just be another bon appétit erosion of culture video but once I found out it was just another word for malagapodi I was very excited. This guy is a master and everything he made was perfectly, relatively traditional and authentic south Indian not counting tomatoes and chillies which are not Indian ingredients 😆. Much respect!

    • @akritigoel9497
      @akritigoel9497 Рік тому +2

      Lol we used chillis in our ancient times and they are ancient Indian ingredient

    • @ameerikbal8160
      @ameerikbal8160 Рік тому +7

      @@akritigoel9497 nope chillis were introduced to India by portuguese.

    • @pratheeknelyat2071
      @pratheeknelyat2071 Рік тому +1

      @@ameerikbal8160 India always have small green chilly, you talking about long one.

    • @bandita3422
      @bandita3422 Рік тому +3

      @@akritigoel9497 they might have used peppers back then..but chillies grew in the Americas and were introduced in the subcontinent by the Portuguese

    • @yoshita4140
      @yoshita4140 Рік тому +2

      @@pratheeknelyat2071 nope, the chilli plant is not native to india. it was introduced such a long time ago that it has become a staple part of the cuisine

  • @biswarupbanerjee7247
    @biswarupbanerjee7247 Рік тому

    Outstanding recipe..So soothing vibe

  • @erosamuk
    @erosamuk Рік тому +3

    *_SO BEAUTIFULLY DONE! THE BEST VLOG I'VE SEEN ON THIS CHANNEL EVER!_*

  • @ItsJager
    @ItsJager Рік тому +3

    Such comfort food ❤️Wonderful instructions 👏🏼

  • @meercatt
    @meercatt Рік тому +4

    OMG so amazing! I want one of each please!

  • @Niki-the-Diary
    @Niki-the-Diary Рік тому

    This is amazing! I wish i could try this

  • @apschweiz
    @apschweiz Рік тому +9

    I am of chinese ethnic and i love indian food but always felt intimidated ordering indian food at the food stalls in singapore because i do not know anything except paratha and dosa.i enjoyed watching every dish in this video, i feel i have been very educated.

  • @kjhova71
    @kjhova71 Рік тому +13

    The food looked delicious. I’m must try some

  • @iamjawsome5399
    @iamjawsome5399 Рік тому +3

    It looks amazing

  • @alf5706
    @alf5706 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful food and great presentation! Each one of these dishes deserves its own video.

  • @artistlovepeace
    @artistlovepeace Рік тому +2

    Thank you for producing and sharing. All of these recipes are delicious. I can taste them through the screen!

  • @markchristopher4165
    @markchristopher4165 Рік тому +7

    What a fantastically produced video. Well done!

  • @ninatran5225
    @ninatran5225 Рік тому +14

    The host is amazing and the food looks absolutely scrumptious! Vijay does such an amazing job with the narration and delivery. Please invite him back!!

  • @lakshaykumar4813
    @lakshaykumar4813 7 місяців тому +2

    Finally South Indian representation it's amazing Indian food

  • @missimagoodlady
    @missimagoodlady 23 години тому

    I’m South Indian, have seen my mum and grandma cook this food all my life and have been cooking this cuisine for a decade myself. I still learnt a ton of useful tips!! Thank you Chef Vijay ❤

  • @boomer_ancle
    @boomer_ancle Рік тому +10

    As a South Indian , This is as accurate as it can get. Great job Chef.

  • @sevensabrina
    @sevensabrina Рік тому +5

    Love this video! I wasn't introduced to southern Indian food until I was 28- I wish it had been decades earlier.

  • @anjaninator
    @anjaninator Рік тому +1

    Makes me feel so warm seeing this. I grew up eating these and I can’t wait to learn to make them

  • @camelliahurley7570
    @camelliahurley7570 Рік тому +31

    i grew up in kuwait so i was surrounded by such an amazing spectrum of cuisine. it felt so wholesome watching this video as it brought back memories to being at home :)

  • @whodundis
    @whodundis Рік тому +3

    This muslin cloth trick for idlis is absolutely fantastic! Never knew. We used to pour directly into the mould and idlis never had that smooth texture.

  • @Alice_Walker
    @Alice_Walker Рік тому +36

    Dosa was my favourite and most satisfying recipe I learned to master during lockdown. Very cool to learn other similar foods to try now 💜

  • @siddharthg3779
    @siddharthg3779 15 днів тому +1

    As a south Indian, a small tip - when we don't really feel like making a vegetable stew or a curry, we eat Idiyappam (the last dish the chef made) with coconut milk sweetened with jaggery, with some grated coconut on top. Tastes divine!

  • @kkme7
    @kkme7 Рік тому +28

    I'm craving these dishes so hard right now!

  • @azax3813
    @azax3813 Рік тому +5

    As a Malaysian i ate this everyweek, thank you south india.

  • @LeftistUprising
    @LeftistUprising Рік тому +4

    You're the best chef that I've seen in years!!! I'm totally visiting Semma in NYC ASAP!!!

  • @akshs9085
    @akshs9085 7 місяців тому +1

    something about this video is so comforting to me, i've watched it so many times lol, absolutely love seeing my culture being represented

  • @alexsebastian9954
    @alexsebastian9954 Рік тому +3

    Absolute genious. This is what i eat and what i love to eat.. 😍😍

  • @mayankkapri7305
    @mayankkapri7305 Рік тому +29

    Even all the food he mention are quite healthy, one of the healthiest and tastiest snacks you'll ever get.

    • @johnwig285
      @johnwig285 Рік тому +5

      They are tasty but not healthy due to the gravy.

    • @adhityaganesan2064
      @adhityaganesan2064 Рік тому +2

      actually it's all carbs and fat and very little veggies so it's pretty bad for you. at the very least, should try to make the batter with whole grain rice or millets and should add a side of veggies but I suppose it wont have the creamy texture

    • @lifeislivinglove9073
      @lifeislivinglove9073 Рік тому +3

      They are healthy options than cereal and packed milk ,
      It's better than packed food, ready to eat foods , oily parathas and samosas

    • @userwww379
      @userwww379 Рік тому

      they are not snacks bro.

    • @userwww379
      @userwww379 Рік тому +1

      @@adhityaganesan2064 oh so you's rather stick with burgers, mayo and kebab rolls?

  • @Selloutian
    @Selloutian Рік тому +3

    This food looks incredible 😍

  • @iamhauk
    @iamhauk 7 місяців тому

    Such a nice rendition of all recipies.

  • @dishant_pawar
    @dishant_pawar Рік тому

    The whole video is soothing 💯

  • @deathstarresident
    @deathstarresident Рік тому +8

    My first visit to India and I went to Kerala and Tamil Nadu - Dosas were everywhere. In Kerala it’s a bit different but it’s still dosa alright same batter and all. I was so surprised that we don’t see a lot of Indian restaurants selling South Indian in USA. Last decade or so I see some of them pop up here in Seattle. I’m glad

  • @fatimazohra7859
    @fatimazohra7859 Рік тому +12

    THANK YOU, CHEF Vijay Kumar for the Yummy delicious SOUTH INDIAN recipes.
    Your presentation was authentic, spectacular & amazing.
    I really Wish, i can visit your restaurant semma & enjoy the dishes at your place ,hopefully in future😋
    As a South Indian i LOVE all these recipes & make them always.
    I'm so so HAPPY that its getting a recognition, THANK YOU bon appétit for featuring this.

  • @nagamanidatla
    @nagamanidatla Рік тому

    Excellent cooking skills!! Hats off to the chef for sharing all recipes !!

  • @Oliver-qk3dp
    @Oliver-qk3dp Рік тому +2

    Glad to see this! This is among of my top favorite cuisines other than italian and japanese

  • @moonriceshri3197
    @moonriceshri3197 Рік тому +3

    This makes me sooooo happy to see dosa, idli, and idiappam on BA! LOVEEEEE ❤️❤️❤️

  • @103ii
    @103ii Рік тому +16

    Just to point out if you avoid Ghee, all the dishes shown in the video are actually vegan! That's how you make tasty vegan food.

    • @EspeonMistress00
      @EspeonMistress00 Рік тому +3

      Only restaurants use ghee for South Indian cuisines. We use plant oils most of the time

    • @viki19910
      @viki19910 Рік тому

      Ghee is also vegan in India

  • @KyleSingh-zr5zr
    @KyleSingh-zr5zr Рік тому +1

    Wow!! Beautiful thank you!

  • @hcs8789
    @hcs8789 Рік тому

    Fantastic and fascinating, thank you!!

  • @snigdho642
    @snigdho642 Рік тому +10

    Dosa is one of the trickiest things to cook. A dosa done right gives a great satisfaction to the cook!

    • @hetapatel2564
      @hetapatel2564 Рік тому +1

      Honestly a good non stick pan is the best investment here.. shape doesnt matter..
      And start with low heat and increase once you are done with the shape.. for next dosa to cool down the pan, splash some water and its ready for next dosa

    • @snigdho642
      @snigdho642 Рік тому +1

      @@hetapatel2564 ya.. true.. I recently learned cooking dosa. There are several nuances to it. First the ratio of ingredients, next the consistency, then comes the heat modulation like you mentioned! It is quite tricky. The most tricky dish I have ever cooked

  • @marantamil459
    @marantamil459 Рік тому +13

    Interesting fact is that Panayaram is in a lot of different countries with different variations. However, they're all good.

  • @kalpanasharma5000
    @kalpanasharma5000 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this video. Its really helpful one

  • @withmaithili
    @withmaithili Рік тому

    i love his honest smile