Aval Sakkarai Pongal is a comforting sweet dish made with flattened rice, moong dal, jaggery, and milk. The roasted moong dal adds a nutty aroma, while a jaggery syrup and cardamom enhance the flavor. Garnished with fried cashews and raisins in ghee, it’s a creamy treat ideal for festive occasions.
Sweets
A collection of South Indian Sweet Recipes.
Peanut Modak
Discover the traditional and unique varieties of Modak, a sweet prepared during Vinayaka Chaturthi Festival, including Peanut Modak.
Aval (Poha) Sweet Kozhukattai
Indulge in the delicious and easy-to-make Aval Poha Sweet Kozhukattai, a traditional South Indian treat perfect for festivals and special occasions.
Ragi Pachai Payaru (Green Gram) Kozhukattai
Learn how to make ragi green gram kozhukattai, a nutritious South Indian dish using ragi flour and green gram. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Thengai (Coconut) Thirattupaal
Thengai thirattupal is a popular sweet in the Thanjavur region that has been enjoyed as a traditional delicacy for generations. It is a part of the “Seer Bakshanam,” a collection of sweets and savouries that are prepared for weddings and served to the groom’s side and guests attending the wedding. […]
Jackfruit Poli
Sweet Poli is a popular festive dish made with a sweet stuffing of either dhal or coconut. Instead of the traditional use of all-purpose flour (Maida), I opted to use wheat flour for the outer layer and Jackfruit for the filling, giving it a unique twist.
Ulundhu (Urad Dhal) Sweet Kozhukattai
Learn the nutritional benefits of Urad dal in this traditional snack recipe for Kozhukattai. A delicious and healthy option rich in fiber and antioxidants.
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.
Apple Halwa
Apple Halwa recipe using Apples, Sugar, Ghee and Cashew nuts.
Healthy Sarkarai Pongal
This is low fat healthy Sarkarai Pongal without ghee. This can also be prepared with wheat rawa or millet instead of rice.