white channa kurma (chickpeas)kondai kadalai kuzhambu / kondakadalai This white channa kurma will surely be a variation from usual type of sambar that we make for idli and dosa.This is my mil’s recipe,sometimes she used to substitute even some dried peas(should be soaked and cooked like channa) instead of this kabuli channa.So,its a usual kurma made...
chilli and garlic chutney /poondu chutney without coconut for idli dosa When speaking about chutneys if, its spicy then it becomes my favourite. Sidedishes becomes important without which the main accompaniment becomes less exciting. This chilli and garlic chutney is a special chutney close to my heart because of its spicy tangy balance making you to...
diwali legiyam recipe /diwali marundhu /deepavali marundhu Although sweets,savouries and crackers are the special part of diwali the most special inevitable one is the “Diwali marundhu”. Usually as a child our mothers would wake us at early hours of Diwali morning. As a child so much of expectations and excitement will always be there to burst...
south indian murukku varieties for diwali /deepavali Murukku is uttermost trademark South Indian festive snack.Festivals especially a special occasion like deepavali is never complete without this exquisite snack. Each region here in South India have their own making methods.The proportions and variations differs between states and regions.Here are some easy and tasty south indian murukku varieties ...
how to make manaparai murukku /rice(arisi)murukku recipe(diwalisnack) If somebody is going to visit manaparai then my hubby will always request them to get some packets of manaparai murukku .He has “murukku" weakness generally any type of savoury is a big yes for him. But am not a big lover of murukku varieties.Except kaimurukku which is my...
coconut milk murukku recipe /thengai paal thenkuzhal Enthusiasm to do savouries and snacks have already begun as loads of festivities have already taken a centre stage.Here all sweet shops are in full swing in advertising to get mega orders for this Diwali.Even if it is a single snack it may be sweet or savoury when made...
pavakkai puli kuzhambu recipe (bittergourd kulambu without coconut) Lot of us have an aversion to this bitter-gourd but its all the mind game.If we only think of its wide health benefits and start using it,then you will start enjoying this bitterness relaxedly without any inhibition.Me too was very reluctant during earlier days, but now I can...
rajma sundal south indian /red kidney beans recipe Something very special and magical about this Navarathri festival is that its all about worshiping women goddesses.I personally feel all these nine days are very powerfully divine periods.My friend has invited me for the kollu.She was telling to me earlier that from this year there will be a...
sweet murukku recipe south indian /ribbon pakoda/murukku(sweet) This sweet ribbon pakoda is not a usual snack that I have tasted frequently but found it very catchy to my taste buds.Here at my place there is a local sweet shop famous for sweet seepu murukku.It was introduced to me by a local friend here. She very well...
south indian ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu recipe/kulambu Selection of brinjals becomes crucial and it literally decides the taste of that very dish.Next to the local purple striped variety brinjals that are available in my hometown.These dark purple coloured brinjals are my favourite.Its always available fresh at the farmers market plucked direct from the fields.Only matured brinjals will...