Author: Kamala

Snacks

Murungai Keerai Adai

Murungai Keerai Adai is a hearty, crispy adai made with soaked rice and dals ground coarsely, then mixed with onion, coconut, and chopped murungai keerai. Cook on a greased tawa until golden brown and serve with jaggery, milagai podi, or chutney.

Rasam and Charu

Garlic Rasam

Garlic Rasam blends strained tomato and tamarind juices with coarsely ground spices and crushed garlic, simmered until boiling. Finish with mustard-curry leaf tempering and coriander; serve hot with rice.

Sweets

Caramel Payasam

Caramel Payasam is a rich, creamy dessert made by blending caramelized sugar into boiled milk, then thickening with rawa or rice flour. Finished with ghee-fried cashews, it’s best served hot.

Rasam and Charu

Carrot Rasam

Carrot Rasam blends strained carrot-tomato puree with tangy tamarind extract, simmered with turmeric, asafoetida, and salt. Finished with roasted spice powder, curry leaves, mustard tempering, and coriander.