Batata vada or Aloo bonda The monsoons for me are extremely beautiful. The sound of rain drops pitter pattering on the rooftops of houses in Kerala, with the smell of wet mud, leave a sense of comfort in my mind. The monsoons also make a perfect setting for some lovely snacks with those cups of…
Steamed Ragi Idiyappam or Finger millet string hoppers
Steamed Ragi Idiappam or Finger millet string hoppers: One of these days during tea time my friends and I was discussing about healthy foods/ diet- that’s when I remembered how my sis in law and I used to powder ragi at home for the little ones when they were toddlers. We used to make ragi…
Tamil Brahmin Style Sambar Powder
Idly Vada sambar combo is obviously the most famous South Indian breakfast loved by everyone. In the south there are varieties of sambar, it ranges from arachavitu sambar to no dal sambar. But at the end what makes the sambar tasty and different is the type of sambar powder use. In restaurants down south, some sambar’s are specific…
Kurukku Kalan
Kurukku Kalan: Kurukku Kalan is a famous traditional dish of Kerala and it is normally a part of onam menu.Kalan is a mix of spices,curd,yam and plantain banana.It goes very well with rice. Preparation time: approx 30 minutes: Ingredients: 2 cup sour thick curd 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 plantain banana or nendran kaya 150 gram…
Ribbon Pakkodam
Ribbon Pakkodam Ribbon Pakkodam is also known as nada thenkuzhal or ribbon murukku. It is very easy to prepare. Preparation time:approx 30 to 40 minutes Ingedients: 1 cup rice flour 3/4 cup besan or gram flour. 4 tbsp cooking oil or 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil Salt to taste. 2 tbsp red chilly…
Pacha Sambar or Green Sambar
Pacha means green in Malayalam. For this sambar the masala’s used are not fried, they are raw. This delicacy is famous in my home town- Trivandrum and is best when served with idli or dosa. Preparation time:approx 25 minutes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup thuar dhal (pressure cooked nicely). 1 tbsp tamarind paste A small piece or 1/4…
Murmura or Pori Upuma
Murmura or Pori upuma is one of the easiest snacks for all. Preparation time: Approx 10 to 12 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp mustard 1/2 tsp channa dhal 1/2 tsp urad dhal. A small piece of chopped ginger 1 chopped green chilly 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 stem curry leaves. 1/2 spoon red chilly…
Thattai
One of the traditional snacks of south India. I learnt this recipe from my grand mother. Cooking time: approx 1 hour Ingedients: 2 cup idli rice ( boiled rice) 2 cup raw rice 1 cup urad dhal 12 to 15 red chillies 1/2 spoon asofotedia powder or small piece of stone asofotedia soaked in water….
Crispy dosa
This dosa recipe is different from our everyday dosa.This delicious dosa recipe is generally prepared in restaurants Crispy dosa is a winner item in my home,especially with my children. Cooking time: 2 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice 1 tbsp dehusked urad dhal 1 tbsp thuar dhal 1/2 spoon methi seeds 1/4 cup rice flakes…
Dry Cauliflower Manchurian and Hakka Noodles
Approximate cooking time: 1 hour overall. Ingredients: For Cauliflower Florets: 1 medium size cauliflower 5 tbsp all purpose flour or maida 3 tbsp corn flour 1/2 tsp white pepper powder 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder for colour Salt to taste Water to mix Oil for deep frying For Dry Sauce: 1 big capsicum 1/2 tsp…
Manga Chammandi or Raw Mango Chutney
Pacha manga chammandi is a traditional dish of Kerala which goes well with rice porridge. Manga chammandi and rice with roasted pappad is a very good combo and healthy too. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Ingredients: 1/2 to 3/4 cup raw mango pieces (depending on the sourness adjust the quantity of mangoes) 1/2 cup grated coconut 4…
Maladoo or Pottukadalai Ladoo or Fried gram ladoo
Maladoo is one of the favourite sweet in my family.In southern part of Kerala for engagement ceremony Maladoo is made as ritual Preparation time is 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup pottukkadalai or fried gram 1 1/4 cup sugar (adjust sweet according to your taste) 1 tsp powdered cardamom 1/2 cup melted ghee 6 cashew nuts…
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