kootu podi / kootu powder recipe This kootu podi is totally a unique type of flavouring that is always needed in making kootu. Please check my kadala paruppu kootu here in my blog. We can definitely use in paruppu sambar that we make for lunch. It can be added to any type of puli kuzhambu you...
parotta without egg /malabar parotta recipe Once in a while having parotta is not an issue at least for me that too if its made at home. Its quite a bit of labour. At the same time end result you get will never disappoint. Many will try with half of whole wheat and maida but for...
plain salna recipe / street style empty salna Inseparable word whenever we think of parotta is this plain salna. I have grown up eating this aromatic essence dunking parotta in it and relishing gives soulful satisfaction. Salem is one the renowned places where we get hot parottas with loads of flavourful tasty salna. Most often when...
how to make baby corn 65 / baby corn fritters(fry) Baby corn 65 is an excellent snack that can be had any time in a day both for younger and older ones. It would definitely become a kids favourite snack because of its crunchy and delectable taste. If you don’t know how to make baby corn...
palakkai curry /raw jackfruit kurma Its right time to get a raw jackfruit in your near by market and quickly make use of this wonderful nutri dense vegetable. During summer months only when in season we get nice raw jackfruit here in our place. This time I bought one from the nearby farmers market to make...
Banana flower pickle / valaipoo (vazhaipoo) urugai We all know that almost every part of a banana plant is used each having their own role and functionality. On the daily basis most common and majority of us like to have is the banana’s both of digestion and for taste. Many won’t buy these banana blossom from...
pacha manga pachadi / raw mango(green) pachadi Totally loved making this most compelling dish pacha manga pachadi as a Tamil new year recipe. As many of us know its a blend of all the six different tastes that we experience and should be experienced by each one of us in our own lives. I have had...
aval vadam recipe / poha(flattened rice) fryums Lets make use of this summer making this very easy peasy aval vadam recipe. This one is not only easy to make but tastes addictive. Those days they make all types of vadams and vathals for which preplanning was very important as they would make in large batches. They...
green chilli instant pickle /pacha milagai urugai(oorgai) Its a green chilli instant pickle that I have made this time. Instead of using gingelly oil I have used mustard oil for that lovely taste and intense flavour. A pickle made with green chillies may be quite surprising for majority of the crowd. But its not like that...
sakkaravalli kilangu poriyal / sweet potato poriyal Sweet potatoes are so fulfilling root vegetable with a special sweetish flavour and taste. I love this to have it hot as such simply steamed with skin removed. You can have it by sprinkling some masalas like chilli powder, chat masala and salt As far as I know there...