Boondi Laddu is made by frying tiny boondi droplets, then coating them in one-string sugar syrup flavored with cardamom and enriched with ghee-fried nuts, raisins, cloves, and kalkandu. Shape warm into lemon-sized laddus and store airtight.
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Karaboondhi
Karaboondhi is a crispy boondi snack made by frying spiced besan-rice batter, then tossing it with curry leaves, peanuts, cashews, and crushed garlic. Store airtight for lasting crunch.
Payatham Paruppu Sundal
Delicious and nutritious, Payatham Paruppu Sundal is a South Indian lentil dish seasoned with fragrant spices. Perfect for festivals and gatherings!
Spicy Thukkada
Spicy Thukkada is a crisp, spicy snack made by rolling maida dough thin, cutting into diamond strips, and deep-frying until golden. Store in an air-tight container to keep it crunchy.
Kadamba Chutney
Learn how to make a delicious Kadamba Chutney, a versatile mixture of ingredients like tomato, onion, garlic, and more. Check out my recipe here.
Tomato Garlic Kuzhambu
Indulge in the savory flavors of Tomato Garlic Kuzhambu, a delicious South Indian gravy perfect for rice or dosa. Customize the spiciness to suit your taste!
Paruppu Payasam
Paruppu payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made from lentils, unrefined sugar, coconut milk, and seasoned with cardamom and ghee. Commonly served at festivals in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it’s prepared by cooking and mashing lentils, and combining them with melted sugar and coconut milk. It can be served warm or chilled.
Thavala Vadai
Thavala Vadai is a crispy, golden vadai made from coarsely ground soaked rice, red chillies, and mixed dals, blended with ginger, curry leaves, coconut, and spices. Shape lemon-sized rounds and deep-fry until golden brown.
Quick Onion Pakoda
Quick Onion Pakoda is a crispy, golden snack made by mixing sliced onions with bajji mix, spices, and herbs, then deep-frying to perfection—ideal with tea or alongside sambar rice.
Mulai Keerai (Amaranth Leaves) Poriyal
This simple poriyal is made with mulai keerai (முளைக் கீரை) and is served with steamed rice.