Recent Recipes

Sweets

Sweet Puttu

A sweet idli made with puttu flour (rice flour) and coconut gratings.  If you do not have Puttu flour, you can use ordinary rice flour also. In that case, first dry fry the rice flour till hot to touch and cool it. Then prepare puttu as above.

Snacks

Easy Kunukku

Kunukku is traditionally prepared by soaking dhals and rice and grinding with chillies and salt. This batter is deep fried like bonda. But for a quick version, we can make it with left over idli batter also. This dish is served with chutney.

Fruits

Indian Jujube – Elantha Pazham

The Indian jujube, known as Indian Plum or “Ber,” is a fruit originating from China, cultivated for over 4,000 years. It varies in size and color, transitioning from green to dark reddish-brown. Jujubes have medicinal uses for ailments like insomnia, respiratory issues, and digestive problems, though their taste is not universally enjoyed.