Mix flour and baking soda with little water to a smooth batter (Like dosa batter). Heat oil in a heavy kadai. Hold boondi ladle with small round holes on top with one hand. With the other pour some batter all over the holes. Tap gently till all batter has fallen […]
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Idli Upma
Idli upma is normally prepared with the leftover idlis. Leftover idlis are scrambled into tiny pieces and seasoned with onion and chillies
Chikoo (Sapota) Fruit
Chikoo Fruit (called as “Sapota pazham” in Tamil Nadu) is a rich source of digestible sugar, protein, fibre and minerals like phosphorus, calcium and iron. The milk like substance (the latex) extracted from the chikoo stem is gummy in structure and used to make the chewing gum. Chicklet is made […]
Coconut Dosai
Pudina (Mint) Leaves
Pudina (Mint) leaves have lots of medicinal values. It is very effective in curing asthma, tonsillitis and joint pains. It also stimulates digestion and serves as a mouth freshener. Above all, it cools the body. You can add a spring of pudina leaves to fruit juices or even to your […]
Onion
Shallots, also known as small onions, sambar onions or pearl onions are low in calories and free from sodium, fat and cholesterol. It also contains dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and potassium. Regular consumption of onions help to lower high cholesterol levels and high Blood Pressure. It is also […]
Kovakkai Pepper Fry
Learn how to make a delicious and flavorful Kovakkai dish with this easy recipe. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty side dish.
Sambar Powder
Without Sambar, one cannot think about South Indian Food. Even though using the freshly made sambar powder in small quantities daily will enhance the flavor, it is a time consuming task. So only on special occasions or on holidays, we can try for sambar made with fresh powder.For daily preparation, […]
Onion Sambar
A sambar made with pearl onions (sambar onions), tomato, dhal and tamarind. This sambar goes well with hot rice.
Peerkankai Kootu
Discover the delicious flavors of Peerkankai Kootu, a South Indian dish made with ridge gourd and lentils. Perfect with rice or roti! 🍛 #SouthIndianCuisine #RidgeGourd