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sweet pongal

Wheat Rawa Sweet Pongal

In Sweets On May 16, 2013 0 Comments

Method: In a kadai add wheat rawa and dry fry for few minutes. Remove. Same kadai add the green gram dhal and dry fry that too until light… Read More »

Ulundu sadam

Ulundu (Black Gram) Rice

In Rice On May 13, 2013 0 Comments

Ulundu (Black Gram) rice is normally prepared with parboiled (Puzhungal Arisi) Rice and whole black gram (Karuppu Ulundu) with skin. Garlic, cumin, coconut, fenugreek seeds are added to… Read More »

Brinjal Curry

Stuffed Brinjal Curry

In Poriyal On May 6, 2013 6 Comments

Method: Soak tamarind in little water and take out thick juice. In a dry kadai put the til (sesame seeds) and dry fry till it starts crackling. Remove… Read More »

Tomato Sweet Pachadi

Tomato Sweet Pachadi

In Others, Pachadi(Salad) On May 2, 2013 5 Comments

This “Sweet Pachadi” is served in the South Indian Weddings. It is normally prepared with Tomato or Beetroot or with Mixed fruits. Here is the recipe for “Sweet… Read More »

Mango Thokku

Mango Thokku

In Pickle On April 29, 2013 1 Comment

Method: Wash and wipe the mango. Peel the skin and grate it finely. In a dry kadai put a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and dry fry till it… Read More »

Carrot kheer

Carrot Sago Payasam

In Sweets On April 22, 2013 1 Comment

Method: Soak sago (Javvarisi) in water for about 1 hour. Soak cashew nuts (10 Nos) in little milk for 20 to 30 minutes. Wash and peel the skin… Read More »

Potato Payasam

Potato Payasam

In Sweets On April 15, 2013 1 Comment

Method: Add 1/2 cup water to the jaggery and bring to boil. When it starts boiling, remove from stove and strain it. Keep the jaggery syrup aside. Boil… Read More »

Okra theeyal

Okra (Vendaikai) Theeyal

In Kuzhambu On April 3, 2013 5 Comments

“Theeyal” is a typical Kerala dish. It is similar to Tamil Nadu “Kuzhambu”, but the difference is, in Theeyal all the spices along with coconut are fried to… Read More »

Moong soup

Moong (Green Gram) Soup

In Soups On April 1, 2013 4 Comments

Method: Soak Moong (Green Gram) in water for 4 to 6 hours. Wash and drain the water. Put the soaked moong in a pressure cooker. Peel the potato… Read More »

Mango Dhal

Mango Dhal

In Gravies On March 27, 2013 1 Comment

Mango dhal is Andhra’s classic dish. Normally both dhal and mangos are cooked together and seasoned with other spices. Mango may be added with or without skin according… Read More »