Author: Kamala
Pongal Recipes and Kolangal
The harvest festival of south India (Pongal) is on January 15th, 2024. Check out the Sweet Rice Pongal, Pineapple Rice Pongal, Ven Pongal, Dry Fruits Pongal, Vegetable Pongal, Rawa Pongal and Oats Pongal recipes and Kolangal.
Kariveppilai Thokku
This Kariveppilai thokku is similar to Puzhi Kaichal and can be mixed with hot rice and served. This Kariveppilai thokku is also a great side dish for yoghurt rice (curd rice).
Maida Burfi
Onion Pakoda
This is the recipe for onion pakoda a common evening snack served with tea or coffee. See the recipe for quick onion pakoda also.
Jangiri
To make the jangiri you need thick cloth with small hole. (Take a thick cotton cloth 1 x 1 foot and make a hole of 3mm diameter in the centre of the cloth. Stitch around the hole, like button stitching, either by machine or hand)
Cashew Nut Burfi
Soak cashew nuts in water for 4 hours and grind into a thick paste. Add ½ cup water to the sugar and make a thick syrup. Add the ground cashew paste and stir continuously on a low flame. Add ghee in between while stirring. When it leaves the sides of […]
Madras Mixture
Discover the flavors of South India with Madras mixture. This spicy and tangy snack combines crunchy nuts, lentils, fried gram, and spices for a perfect tea-time treat. Perfect for parties and festivities! #SouthIndianSnacks
Cashew Nut Pakoda
Mix Bengal gram dhal flour, rice flour, cashew nuts, red chilli powder, mint leaves chopped, salt. Add one tablespoon hot oil and mix well. Just sprinkle handful of water and make a loose dough. Put this dough little by little into hot oil and deep fry till golden brown.
Payathangai (Long Beans) Poriyal
This payathangai beans poriyal is made with long beans (payathangai), green gram dhal, coconut gratings and sambar powder. This side dish is usually served with rice.