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Xtra Crispy Millet Adai

Having blogged about recipes alphabetically for the A to Z challenge with ease till now, today for the alphabet X , it is difficult to find recipes which starts with the alphabet X and to find recipes in tamil cuisine is next to impossible. So it was agreed upon that...

Veena

April 28, 2016

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Walnut Dosai Milagai Podi

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I was struggling to find a tamil recipe which starts with the alphabet W, when Priya helped me by suggesting this. I liked this variation of molaga podi with the nutty taste. INGREDIENTS Urad dal 1/4 cup Bengal gram dal 1/4 cup Walnut 2 tbsp White sesame seeds 3 tbsp...

Veena

April 27, 2016

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Upma Kozhukattai

Upma kozhukkatai is actually arsi upma in Kozhukkatai form.The preparation is very similar to arsi upma but here more water is used to cook the upma and when it is ¾ done, it is made into oblong shape and steamed. This is maily had as a evening tiffin in many...

Veena

April 25, 2016

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Tharattipaal

Indian Sweets

When you think of Paalkoa or Tharattipaal the first thing that comes to my mind is Aavin’s Paalkoa. I am sure most of the people from Tamilnadu will agree with this. This sweet is indeed addictive. You just will not say enough to it. So here is the preparation from...

Veena

April 23, 2016

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Semiya Kesari

Indian Sweets

Semiya kesari or vermicelli kesari is a sweetdish prepared on some festivals. It does not use as much ghee as rava kesari and can be prepared in a jiffy. INGREDIENTS Semiya 1cup Suagr 3/4 cup Water 1 ½ cups Cardamom powder 1/2 tsp Ghee 1 tbsp Cashew Few PREPARATIONS Roast...

Veena

April 22, 2016

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Rasavaangi

Lunch Recipes

Rasavaangi is a typical dish which will feature in many homes in Tamilnadu. It is very similar to the sambhar but here the spice powder is ground fresh and coconut is added to it as well which makes it more flavouful. INGREDIENTS Brinjal 12 Tamarind 1 marble sized Tuvar dal...

Veena

April 21, 2016

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Quinoa Pongal

Quinoa is a grain very high in protein and fiber. It can be substituted in most of the dishes where rice is used. There is a nice crunch to the dishes prepared with Quinoa. I had to cook and blog about a Tamizh recipe for the letter Q and what...

Veena

April 20, 2016

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Pudina Podi

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Pudina podi is an accompaniment which pairs up well with curd rice. This can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator for upto a month. Similar preparations can be done with coriander too. INGREDIENTS Mint/Pudina 1 bunch Urad dal 2 tbsp Bengal gram dal 2tbsp Red chillies 5 Oil 2...

Veena

April 19, 2016

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Omapodi

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Omapodi is regularly made for Diwali. Its crispy and delicious. Addition of ommam or ajwain has its health benefits too. This can be prepared as a snack since it is very easy to prepare if you have the omapodi press. INGREDIENTS Gram flour 3/4 cup Rice flour 1/4 cup Chilli...

Veena

April 19, 2016

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Nellikai Thenga Pachadi

South Indian Recipes

Nellikai or gooseberry is rich in vitamin C and is advised to be consumed atleast once a week. This pachadi is an easy way to consume nellikai. Those of you who like to take it in as a pickle can check out the Easy Nellikai pickle as well INGREDIENTS Nellikai(Big...