Pidi Kozhukattai – Vinayaga Chathurthi Special
- 20
- February
- 2007
Pidi Kozhukkattai:(Country Style)Pidi Kozhukattai. Rice Dumplings. Modhak. Simple Rice Modhak. Ganesh Chathurti Sweet Recipe. Vinayaga Chathurthi Sweet Recipe.There are sure wide varieties of ‘Kozhukkattai’ in Tamil Nadu. Generally they prepare with lots of varied fillings, like semolina, sesame, peanuts, cashew nuts, grated coconut…..etc. This ‘Modhak’ is completely different. You can shape it down by pressing […]
Maavilakku
- 14
- February
- 2007
Maavilakku:(Tamizhar Style) Deepa Kozhukattai. Ma Vilakku. Dough for making South Indian Country Style Lamp. Edible Lamp from Tamil Nadu. Edible Dhiya. Edible Deepa. Rice dough Lamp. Festival Lamp Preparation. Hmmmm I am not the right person to talk this! Yet….will try to explain this maximum. In Tamil Nadu, ladies make this rice dough recipe and […]
Nilakadalai Chutney / Verkadalai Chutney
- 10
- February
- 2007
Also Known As: Verkadalai Chutney, Nilakadalai Chutney, Peanut Chutney, Ground Nut Chutney, Phalli ka Chutney. Ingredients: Peanuts 2 cups Garlic 5 cloves Coconut grated 1 cup Dry red chilies 7-10 Salt as per taste Tamarind paste ¼ spoon Mustard seeds 1 spoon Cumin seeds 1 spoon Chana dal 1 spoon Urad dal 1 spoon Asafoetida […]
Vendhaya Sambhar / Menthilu Sambar / Fenugreek Seeds Sambhar
- 06
- February
- 2007
Vendhaya Sambar:(Tamizhar Style) Fenugreek Seeds Sambar. Fenugreek Seeds-Lentils Soup. Methi Sambar. Menthi Sambar. Folks Remedy: The seeds of fenugreek are used medicinally. Esp’ diabetes(Take 1 spoon full of seeds and swallow with water early in the morning)! Its also body coolant(make sambar or swallow with water)! It helps to lower the temperature. It can be […]
Madurai Idly Kadai Special – Kushboo Idly.
- 06
- February
- 2007
Kushboo Idly: Plumpy Idly. Big Fluffy Idly. Soft Big Idlies. Malli Poo Idly. Malligai Poo Idly. Just like Jasmine flower ‘idlies’. Panju Podhi Idly. Just like Cotton Balls ‘Idlies’. Honestly, I feel awful to use such a name for the idly. But can’t help it…now a days people identify everything with Cinema Stars. Madurai Idly […]
Paruppu Podi / Poondu Paruppu Podi
- 01
- February
- 2007
Also Known As: Paruppu Podi,Chettinadu Paruppu Podi. Poondu Podi. Dal Powder. Lentil’s Powder – to go with Rice. Andhra Gun Powder for Steamed Rice. Ingredients: Thuvar dal 1 cup Raw rice ½ cup Asafoetida 1 tsp Dry red chilies 15 Salt Jaggery a little bit Tamarind paste, 1/4 tsp Method: Heat an iron wok […]
Nellai Idly Podi
- 01
- February
- 2007
Also Known As: Nellai Idly Podi. Thirunelveli Style – Idly Podi. Karuppu-Ulundhu Idly Podi. Black-Gram Powder to go with Rice. Chutney Powder. Taste Powder. Spice powder. Ingredients: Black Gram(Urid) 1 cup Sesame seeds ¼ cup Dry red chilies 25-35 Garlic 15 cloves(optional) Asafoetida 3-4 spoons Curry leaves 2-6 twigs Salt Method: Dry toast black-gram, sesame […]
Paal Pongal
- 19
- December
- 2006
Paal Pongal(Tamizhar Style) Dhoodh Pongal. Milk Pongal. Ingredients: Raw rice – broken 1 cup Sugar 3/4 cup Milk 3-4 cups Cardamon seeds powder 1/2 spoon Ghee 1 cup Ghee for frying cashews & raisins Cashew nuts halved – 25 Raisins/dry grapes – 1 fistful. Method: Wash the rice in running water several times. Maybe till […]
Chakara Pongal – A Sweet Surrender
- 18
- December
- 2006
Sometimes, even the common everyday dish is quite a bit challenge to make! The recipe may sound simple…but perfection? Yeah, that’s what I am talking about. A few tweaks to the dish makes it simply exquisite, you know! One such recipe is my Dad’s style of Chakara Pongal. Silk…smooth, ghee ladened, rich in color…aromatic, something […]
Nei Paruppu / Uppu-Paruppu
- 18
- December
- 2006
Also Known As: Dal Tadka, Dhall Tadka, Nei-Paruppu. Uppu-Paruppu. Mudha Pappu. Ghee and Dhall are two important ingredients in every Indian’s household…a quintessential part of the wedding menu, in South India. With regional variations…there are plenty to serve-upon. Ingredients: Thuvar dal 1 cup Ghee 1 Tsp Salt Curry leaves Dry red chilies 5 Mustard seeds […]
