Sweet Kozhukattai – Sweet Dumplings
Kozhukattai is a popular South Indian sweet dumpling which is generally made as an offering to Lord Ganesh. On the day of Ganesh Chaturthi (birthday of Lord Ganesh), we offer this Kozhukkattai along...
View ArticleRava laddu – Sweet Semolina Balls
Rava Laddu or Sweet Semolina Balls, a traditional Indian sweet made from semolina and sugar and bound together with ghee to form small balls. There are a number versions to make these sweet balls. This...
View ArticleMethu vadai
Ingredients: Whole urad dal – 1 cup Green chilies – 2 Freshly chopped ginger – 1 tsp Curry leaves – 10 big leaves Chopped cilantro or coriander leaves – 2 tbsp whole pepper – 7 to 8 Corn flour –...
View ArticleSakkarai Pongal – Sweet Rice Pongal
Ingredients: Rice - 200 gm Crushed Jaggery - 400 gm Powdered cardamom - 1 tsp Cashewnuts - 7 pods Ghee - 100 gm Dry grapes - 2 tbsp Moong dal - 50 gm Water – 1 litre (1:4 ratio) Method...
View ArticlePanakam for Sri Rama Navami
Panakam or Panagam is a refreshing cold drink which is sweet with a touch of spice. It has jaggery and other spices which are good for digestion and acts as a coolant. Today is Sri Rama Navami, a Hindu...
View ArticleLaddu
Laddu or Boondi Laddu is a traditional Indian sweet which is made from besan flour (roasted chickpea flour) and sugar syrup. We make it for all the special occasions from wedding to festivals like...
View ArticlePuran Poli
Puran Poli is a traditional South Indian sweet prepared during festival times and special occasions. Sweetened coconut mixture called puran is stuffed in a dough made from maida (all purpose flour) and...
View ArticlePalada Pradhaman
Happy Onam to all my readers and friends!! Palada Prathaman is a traditional dessert dish prepared during Onam, Vishu and other special occasions. Onam Sadya is a grand feast prepared for “Thiru...
View ArticleThiruvathirai Kali
Arudhra Darisanam or Arudra Darshan is celebarated in the tamil month of “Margazhi”, which falls between December – January. In this month, on the day of Thiruvadirai star and the new moon, we...
View ArticlePaal Poli – Milk Poli
Milk Poli is a delicious and simple Indian sweet made with milk and flour. Layered pooris are fried and soaked in reduced sweetened milk. You can make it for any special occasions or for parties. This...
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