I guess Potato is everyone's favourite when it comes to Vegetables. I don't think there is anyone who despises Potatoes. Come on, can you say no to French Fries? No right? The world's favourite root vegetable also known as Aloo in hindi is widely used in various preparations across India. From stuffed parathas to… Continue reading Crispy Potatoes
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Pineapple Pulissery | Pineapple in Yogurt Curry
Onam posts of fellow bloggers tempted me to try pineapple pulissery. The last time i had pulissery (maambazha pulissery) was around 14 years back at one of my grandmother's place at Aluva, Kerala. So, i was very excited to make one. Pulisssery, also known as moru curry or morkozhambu is an authentic Kerala dish made… Continue reading Pineapple Pulissery | Pineapple in Yogurt Curry
Kaara Kozhukattai|Savory dumplings
Wishing everyone a very happy vinayaka/ganesh chathurthi. Back to back weddings and ganesh chathurthi kept me occupied the past two days. Initially, I had planned to make 5 types of kozhukattais. But, didn't have enough time to make them. You know how hectic indian festivals can be. So i made 3 types of kozhukattais. Two… Continue reading Kaara Kozhukattai|Savory dumplings
Milagu(Pepper) Thattai
Thattai is one among the most famous south indian savory snack items. It is a deep-fried snack made from rice flour and is truly one of the yummiest south indian snacks. It is commonly prepared during gokulashtami/krishna jayanthi. I have been wanting to try making south indian snacks for quite a long time. With Krishna… Continue reading Milagu(Pepper) Thattai
Chocolate Oats kuzhi Paniyaram
A Modern and Healthy Twist to Kuzhi Paniyaram Kuzhi Paniyaram is a traditional South Indian dish that is very popular in Tamil Nadu. It is made by frying batter that is similar to an idly batter in a special cast-iron pan called paniyara chatti. Paniyara chatti/kal/pan has small fissures(kuzhi) that hold the batter. Nowadays, you… Continue reading Chocolate Oats kuzhi Paniyaram
Restaurant Style Coconut Chutney
Chutney is a most common and famous accompaniment of south indian delicacies like idli, dosa, vada/bonda etc.There are countless varities of chutneys.Coconut/white chutney is normally prepared by grinding coconut and green/red chillies together.The method of preparation varies from state to state. Chutney is prepared atleast twice a week in every south indian household.In Tamilnadu, there… Continue reading Restaurant Style Coconut Chutney
Oats Idli
Healthy Oats idli/steamed savory cake Idli is a steamed savory cake made using a batter comprising rice and black lentils. The batter once prepared is left overnight during which it ferments and doubles in size.The idlis generally are cooked in a special idli cooker or in a pressure cooker where special idli moulds greased with oil holds… Continue reading Oats Idli
Chilli Garlic Sauce
Spicy dipping sauce for Momos Momos are generally served with a spicy chilli/garlic sauce. The ones you get in local stalls/kiosks are usually  diluted and watery. The spicy red sauce infused with rustic flavours of chillies, garlic and tomatoes compliment the moderately spiced Momos quite well. The recipe is adapted from smithakalluraya.com. I used dry… Continue reading Chilli Garlic Sauce
Pazham pori/Banana Fritters
Yummy pazham pori/Ethakka Appam/Banana fritters Pazham Pori also known as ethakka appam or banana fritters is a traditional deep fried snack from Kerala. Pazham poris are served at almost every house in Kerala and is truly one of the yummiest snacks. It is a bajji like snack made using ripe nendram pazham/bananas.My mom makes pazham… Continue reading Pazham pori/Banana Fritters
Cow peas/black eyed pea salad
Healthy Cow Peas/Karamani salad! Cow peas also known as black eyed peas are rich in  protein, fiber, iron and vitamins. The soluble fiber in cow pea helps in absorbing excess sugar thus maintaining healthy sugar level. It is free from bad cholesterol and thus aids in weight loss.  It is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants… Continue reading Cow peas/black eyed pea salad
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