Celebrate Tamil New Year on April 14, 2025 with traditional dishes like Mango Pachadi and Neem Flower Rasam. Embrace “Sobakiruthu” for a fresh start!
Author: Kamala
Kovakkai Rice
Discover the delicious flavors of Kovakkai rice, a South Indian dish featuring stir-fried ivy gourd and aromatic spices. Perfect for a satisfying meal!
Coriander Idli
A breakfast dish made with idli batter and coriander leaves.
Vadu Mangai Pickle
“Vadu Mangai” is the pickle prepared from Maavadu (tiny baby mango). Traditionally, the tiny mangoes are plucked from the stems and castor oil is applied on each mango and then it is arranged in a ceramic jar in between salt layers and chilli and mustard powder is sprinkled over it.
Ridge Gourd (Peerkankai) Dal
Learn how to make a delicious Ridge Gourd and green gram dal gravy that pairs perfectly with rice or Chapati. A simple and flavorful dish!
Tamarind Dhal
This tamarind dhal served with hot rice is made of tamarind and green gram dhal.
Ragi Sweet Adai
Discover a delicious and healthy treat with this sweet Adai recipe! Made with Ragi, jaggery powder, and grated coconut, it’s a must-try dish.
Muskmelon
Summer is here again. We find loads of various types of Melons in every street corner. One among them is the Muskmelon, also known as Cantaloupe. The Tamil name is “Keerani Pazham” or “Mulaam Pazham”. Muskmelons are available in various sizes, shapes and colors. Melons are not only a summer […]
Ellu sadam (Til Rice)
Learn how to make Ellu Sadam, a traditional South Indian “variety rice” prepared with sesame seeds and lentils during the Tamil Month of Puratasi.
Kongunadu Dhal
Kongunadu dhal is prepared like regular dhal with the addition of a teaspoon of castor oil in the dhal and cooked in open vessel