Author: Kamala

Sweets

Sapota (Chikoo) Halwa

Wash and remove the skin and seeds from sapota. Cut it into medium size pieces and grind it into a fine paste. Put this fruit paste in a thick bottomed kadai and add sugar. Stir continuously on medium flame till it thickens slightly. Add little warm water to the milk […]

Others

Curry Leaves

Curry leaves (Kariveppilai in Tamil) are extensively used by South Indians in their cooking, especially in tempering the food. Even though the fresh leaves are slightly bitter, when fried in oil it gives a unique aroma. People normally discard the leaves while eating. It results in loosing some of the […]