Tag: Coconut

Kuzhambu

Inji Kuzhambu

This Kuzhambu consists of fresh ginger pieces and coconut, along with other spices that are ground into a paste and simmered in tamarind juice. It is best served with hot steamed rice and a teaspoon of ghee.

Poriyal

Carrot Beans Poriyal

Carrot Beans Poriyal is a flavorful South Indian stir-fry of chopped beans and carrots tempered with mustard, urad dal, and curry leaves, then cooked with spices. It’s finished with squeezed green gram dal and grated coconut.

Sweets

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. […]

Sweets

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.