Author: Kamala

Kootu

Pudalankai Kootu

Discover Pudalankai kootu, a flavorful South Indian dish featuring snake gourd and lentils. Packed with nutrients, it’s a healthy and tasty side dish perfect with rice or roti.

Snacks

Onion Thool Pakoda

Onion Thool Pakoda is a crispy onion fritter made by salting and squeezing onions, then coating them with flours, spices, curry leaves, and frying until golden brown. Perfect as a snack or with sambar rice or pulav.

Sweets

Kummayam

Discover the delectable “Kummayam” or “Aadi Kummayam”, a divine sweet dish made with lentils and jaggery, served as Prasadam during “Aadi Velli” or “Aadi Sevvai”. Perfect for divine indulgence.

Poriyal

Yam (Senai) fry

Yam fry is a quick and healthy side dish made with yam, which has a lower glycemic index than potatoes. To make it, peel and cut the yam, cook until soft, then season with spices and flours before frying in oil until golden brown. It pairs well with Mor Kuzhambu, sambar, or rice.