Tag: Jaggery

Pickle

Inji (Ginger) Thokku

Ginger thokku is a South Indian condiment made from ginger, which is a popular spice used in many Indian dishes for its strong and spicy flavor. Ginger thokku is made by grinding ginger along with other ingredients such as tamarind, red chili powder, jaggery, salt, and various spices. The mixture […]

Sweets

Panai Olai Kozhukattai

It is specially prepared for Thirukarthigai Day (Karthigai Deepam festival) in the districts of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Tuticorin.Hand-ground raw rice flour is mixed with powdered ‘karuppatti’ (palm jaggery) and coconut gratings. This flour mixture is then stuffed in the tender palm leaves and cooked in steam for a while.Now people […]