Masala Wheat Flour Finger Sticks
Masala Finger Sticks are made using wheat flour and some masalas from our kitchen. This is a good evening snacks. It is crispy and the addition of kasuri methi gives the sticks a good flavor and taste.
Author: Hema
Dry Sundaikkai (Turkey Berry) Paruppu Podi
Sundaikkai (Turkey Berry) is usually grown in the backyards of many homes. It has lots of health benefits. Turkey berry increases the production of red blood cells and so it is good for people with anemia. Sundaikkai is good for people with diabetes as it helps to control blood sugar. They also help lower blood … [Read more…]
Ragi / Finger Millet Pidi Kozhukattai
Ragi pidi kozhukkattai is a variation of traditional pidi kozhukkattai which is made using rice flour. Pidi kozhukkattai tastes well and there is no need for any side dish for this. Making pidi kozhukkattai is simple.
Arasanikkai / Parangikkai ( Yellow Pumpkin) Kuzhambu
Arasanikkai or parangikkai kuzhambu is a simple and delicious gravy that goes well with hot rice. This is a Tamil Nadu style kuzhambu. Some people may not like parangikkai as it is sweet in taste. But yellow pumpkin is a superfood. It is rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
Kumbakonam Kadappa
Kadappa is a traditional dish of Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu. It is called as Kumbakonam kadappa and is made using moong dhal and potatoes cooked with some spices and adding ground coconut mixture. Kadappa is a rich gravy which goes well with Idly or Dosa. You can find kadappa in every restaurant in Kumbakonam. This recipe … [Read more…]
Mangai Thokku / Grated Raw Mango Pickle
In this season, we get lots of mangoes. Mangai thokku is a pickle which is made from raw mango. We make thokku by peeling the raw mangoes and grating them and adding some spices. Mango thokku will be very tasty and tangy and it goes well with curd rice. It also goes well with idly … [Read more…]
Wheat Flour Thattai
We make different types of snacks in our home.we make snacks like murukku, thattai, ribbon pakoda, omapodi, etc. We generally make thattai using rice flour. But I have made thattai using wheat flour. This is a crispy deep fried snack. To make crispy thattai, we need to roll it thin, otherwise the thattai will not … [Read more…]
Pavakkai Podi / Bitter Gourd Powder
Bitter gourd is one of the healthiest vegetable which is also hated by most of the people as it is bitter in taste. Bitter Gourd has always managed to stay as an indispensable vegetable in the Indian cuisine owing to its amazing health benefits.
Jeera Rice / Cumin Seeds Rice
One of the most prepared rice in North Indian cuisine is Jeera rice. For making this rice we use basmati rice which is cooked with jeera and other mild spices. Jeera rice is served with side dishes like Paneer Butter Masala, Palak Paneer, Kurma, Chole Masala, Rajma Masala and dhal.
Pasi Paruppu Vadai / Moong Dhal Vada
Generally we make vadai using ured dhal and channa dhal. Do you know that we can make vadas using moong dhal also? Making pasi paruppu vadai is very easy and this vada cooks fast. This is a tasty vada which can be had as an evening snack with tea. This vada tastes well with coconut … [Read more…]