Oratti (ഒറട്ടി)is a South Indian flat bread, typically Kerala, made of rice or wheat flour. The preparation is pretty similar to that of Pathiri (അരി പത്തിരി) a delicious Muslim bread, less grated coconut. In this recipe I used wheat flour to make Oratti.
Plantain chips (banana chips or banana wafers ) in various forms can be found in most of the tropical countries. This crispy snack is made either as sweet or salty and can be made of ripe or raw banana slices. The recipe here is the one followed typically in Kerala – the salty version […]
Semiya payasam – സേമിയ (vermicelli payasam ) is an Indian pudding made out of noodle shaped pasta along with milk and sugar; and is a common accompaniment to Sadyas (feast). It is one of the easiest payasam recipes that can be prepared but the success greatly dependent on its consistency and cooking […]
Boli (ബോളി/போலி) is a popular South Indian dessert dish, typically prepared during special occasions and festivals. It is an unavoidable dessert in marriages in Sothern part of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Boli is served commonly along-with the sweet porridge, ‘payasam’. Preparation of Boli is a bit time-consuming hence needs […]
Poori (puri / boori) is a deep-fried Indian bread, most commonly served at breakfast, almost all part of the country. Poori is typically accompanied with vegetable gravy side dish prepared with potato known to be Masala/Bhaji. The bread preparation is pretty similar to that of chapatti, but bit-a-less in size. I don’t typically prepare poori […]
Masiyal in Tamil- means Cooked and Smashed. This recipe here of a traditional Tamil cuisine preparation with Senai (Yam/ Karanai Kizhangu/ ചേന), a common root vegetable. Yams in general are a good source of minerals and fiber and known to be a balanced nutrient with multiple health benefits. It can […]
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