chettinad vengaya kosu /side dish for idli dosa Chettinad cuisine always stands out in the crowd because of its special combination of freshly ground spices. Most obviously because of this reason it has become world-famous. Hot idli’s with my own favourite piping hot sambar always gives a godly sensation.This chettinad vengaya kosu is one such special...
homemade idli podi with whole black uraddal(karuppu ulundhu) A small hint of any spicy idli podi will always be a pleasing combination for idli or dosa than any other. This time I have tried the homemade idli podi with whole black urad dal or karuppu ulundhu and it really turned out super good. Using this urad...
easy homemade mango jam recipe /marudhuskitchen If asked my great wish as off now it would be to have mango season throughout the year without any gap. I Love to indulge buttery smooth mangoes all filled with mango”ish” sweetish aroma and taste. I remember my patti biting right through the mangoes without even cutting it. Tasting...
killu vathal recipe /Leftover rice vadam/pazhaya sadam vadagam It's a apt season to do all the vadams and this summer the heat is so overpowering and intolerable. A single day itself will be more than enough for these vathals to dry! it's that much of heat this time. It's not a koozh vadagam as it is...
sweet lemon pickle indian recipe /sweet and sour pickle without oil Pickles in India has diverse variations each region have their own making methods.Each variation is made special to that region and are famous and finger licking good. Most of the pickles needs oil in it but exceptionally this sweet lemon pickle indian recipe doesn’t need...
pattani masala curry /green peas gravy for chapathi and rice Green peas tastes best when it is in season with all its sweetish starchiness.In season when its available cheap it can be bought and frozen for future use for the whole year. It's a very flexible vegetable that goes hand in hand with any veggie combination....
cauliflower fry curry recipe /gobi poriyal/stir fry Cauliflower is an excellent vegetable and it tastes great when cooked perfectly.When cauliflower is over cooked it looses all its nutrients and even the taste.When we make any stir fry each house have their own style.Some add tomatoes and onions,some cook without adding any it depends on individual preferences.This...
how to prepare strawberry jam /fresh homemade strawberry jam Strawberry’s are the real wonder fruit right from the appearance to the delectable taste.Its fleshy and colour of this fruit is just unimaginable.When its fresh and ripe you will really feel the aroma of this exotic fruit. I have already made a halwa with this fruit which was...
south indian cauliflower kurma /gobi gravy for chappathi It may be any variation in kurma! it becomes my favorite comfort sidedish particularly for chappathi. This south indian cauliflower kurma is a special hotel style variation which tastes delicious.This is a coconut based gravy adding more richness with the addition of cashews and coconut milk. You can...
instant sambar recipe for idli dosa /instant tiffin sambar Each day thinking of what to make is a big piece of work that strikes every cooks mind.If it is the same type of menu then it becomes always boring. For a morning tiffin or evening dinner if you need a different yet simple side dish for...