Vadakoottu kari is a special highlights of onam sadya in Tranvancore side of Kerala. It is a semi spicy vegetable curry. In this preparation the urad dal, soaked in water for 1 Hr hours (min) and made into a fine paste, fried and added to a potato and coconut masala […]
Puli Inchi is considered to be the ultimate Sadya side dish- equivalent to 101 curries / dishes and is believed to help fully digest 101 dishes. When the learned scholar Vararuchi once on in his way in a coded language had asked his hosts for some basic requirements such as […]
Modak is an Indian sweet popular in states of Maharashtra, Goa and in the regions of Konkan in India. It is One of the Favorite and Religious Dish of Lord Ganesha which is Also used in Prayers.The sweet filling on the inside of a modak consists of freshly grated coconut […]
Koozh (கூழ்) is the Tamil name for a porridge made from millet (Ragi). In Tamil Nadu, koozh is consumed as breakfast or lunch. Koozh is made from Kezhvaragu flour and broken rice in a clay pot. Koozh is usually made in large batches and gives a sour tang flavor if fermented and is a special festival dish for the […]
Thavala Vadai is a festive special fried snack dish prepared with mixed lentils, rice and coconut. This is another delicacy from the Chettinadu cuisine. The cooking steps are very similar to that we do for Masala Vadai (parippu vada) or Medu Vadai (Uzhunnu Vada), but the taste of the snack is different […]
Aadi kummayam is a Chettinad special healthy sweet dish that is served in Chettinad marriage functions and Tamil festivals, especially during Aadi (Karkidakam) season. Aadi kummayam is prepared with homemade kummayam powder that is prepared using urad dal, moong dal and raw rice. Palm sugar / Karupatti is used to […]
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