Boondi Laddu is made by frying tiny boondi droplets, then coating them in one-string sugar syrup flavored with cardamom and enriched with ghee-fried nuts, raisins, cloves, and kalkandu. Shape warm into lemon-sized laddus and store airtight.
Sweets
Explore a delicious collection of traditional South Indian sweets and festive dessert recipes, including kesari, halwa, poli, burfi, payasam, boondhi, laddu, sakkarai pongal, kozhukattai, modak, puttu, urundai, badhusha, and more. These vegetarian sweet recipes include classic Tamil festival dishes, jaggery-based treats, milk sweets, healthy variations, and special-occasion recipes for weddings, poojas, and celebrations.
Gulab Jamun
Learn how to make Gulab Jamun from scratch with this traditional recipe. Easy step-by-step instructions for a delicious Indian sweet treat.
Semiya (Vermicelli) Payasam
A classic south Indian dessert that is made and served during special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries and festivals. This sweet is made with vermicelli (Semiya) and milk.
Aval Puttu
This puttu is made with aval (poha), jaggery and coconut gratings
Date Fry
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweetness and crunch with date fry, a simple yet delicious snack perfect for any occasion.
Potato Halwa
Potato Halwa is made by mashing cooked potatoes and slowly cooking them with sugar until thick. Add ghee, food colour, cardamom and badam essence, then set in a greased bowl.
Date Delight
Delight your guests with this easy no-cook dessert featuring sweet dates, creamy milk khoa, and juicy cherry bits – a hit with both kids and adults!
Green Gram Dhal Urundai
Green gram dal urundai is a traditional South Indian snack made from split green gram dal (moong dal). It is a nutritious and protein-rich snack that is often prepared during festivals or as an evening snack. Green gram dal urundai can be stored in an airtight container for a few […]
Okkarai
Learn how to make a delicious and aromatic traditional sweet dish with Bengal gram dal, jaggery, coconut, and ghee. Find the recipe here.
Poorana Kozhukattai or Modak
Learn how to make the perfect Poorana Kozhukattai/Modak with this step-by-step guide. Discover two methods for the outer shell and three delicious fillings!
Karamani (Cowgram) sweet sundal
Indulge in the flavors of South India with this delightful karamani sweet sundal recipe. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet treat!
Thanjavur Style Paal Kozhukattai
Indulge in the traditional South Indian dessert, Paal Kozhukattai – soft rice flour dumplings in a creamy, sweet milk sauce with a hint of cardamom. Try this delicious recipe!