Author: Kamala

Pickle

Beetroot Pickle

Beetroot Pickle is a tangy, spicy condiment made with salted beetroot pieces tossed in mustard-tempered oil, ground fenugreek and asafoetida, chilli powder, and lemon juice. Perfect with curd rice.

Gravies

Vegetable Saagu

Vegetable Saagu is a creamy, mildly spiced mixed-vegetable curry made by simmering cubed veggies in a fragrant ground masala paste. Serve it hot with poori, rawa idli, appam, or idiyappam.

Gravies

Karamani Curry

Karamani is a versatile legume that can be used in various dishes. It is also known as cowgram or black-eyed peas in English. In this blog post, I will show you how to make a delicious karamani curry that is rich and creamy. This curry is perfect for pairing with […]

Snacks

Potato Pakoda

To make delicious Potato Pakodas, start by washing and finely chopping potatoes with their skins, along with onions, green chilies, coriander leaves, and curry leaves.

Sweets

Sathu Maavu Burfi

Sathu Maavu Burfi is a quick, wholesome sweet made by roasting sathu maavu in ghee, then cooking it with sugar syrup and milk powder until it forms a soft dough. Cool, cut into pieces, and enjoy with optional cardamom or nuts.

Kuzhambu

Pachai Payaru Kuzhambu

Pachai payaru kuzhambu is a traditional South Indian curry made with green gram lentils in a tangy tamarind sauce. It’s popular in Tamil Nadu, served with rice or dosa. The preparation involves soaking lentils, cooking them, and adding aromatic spices. This dish offers a flavorful, nutritious option for meals.