Author: Kamala

Breakfast

Kadalai Maavu Dosai

Kadalai Maavu Dosai is a quick besan dosa made by mixing spices into a smooth batter, spreading it rava-dosa style, then topping with onion and tomato. Cook until crisp and serve with chutney.

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.