Prawn/Shrimp masala: The term shrimp and Prawn,Shrimp is applied to smaller species,Prawn is never applied to very small species. It is applied to most of the larger forms. Both has the similar taste and goodness.Wonderful spices added to enrich the taste of shrimps,shrimp masala will be great in taste,spicy,delicious curry with great combination of rice…
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Kuzh vadagam-2
Kuzh vadagam-2: Time to exploit the hot summer,sun dried vegetables and vathal are popular in chettinad, torrid climate of this region helps a great deal in drying.Seasonal vegetables are processed and dried in the sun light and stored for approximately a year of usage.Vegetables like,brinjal,cluster beans,flat beans,mango, even meat (uppukandam),vathal like Kuzhu vathal,Killu vathal,kanji vathal,vengaya…
Kuzh vadagam
Kuzh vadagam: 1 Time to exploit the hot summer,sun dried vegetables and vathal are popular in chettinad, torrid climate of this region helps in great deal.Seasonal vegetables are processed and dried in the sun light and stored for approximately a year of usage.Vegetables like,brinjal,cluster beans,flat beans,mango, even meat (uppukandam),vathal like Kuzhu vathal,Killu vathal,kanji vathal,vengaya vadagam,mithukka…
Sivaparisi pal kozhukkattai
Sivaparisi/Red rice pal kozhukkattai: Soft and Creamy pal kozhukkattai made out of red rice makes this sweet more delicious and natural health benefits added, without any doubt. Normally pal kozhukkattai is prepared with white rice flour, mini balls cooked in milk and added jaggery or sugar, here we use red rice flour for its health…
Mini Uthappam
Mini Uthappam: Uthappam is the easiest form of making Dosa, Uthappam toppings can be of our choice,Onion, Tomato, Cheese, Nuts and grated mixed vegetables.Mini Uthappam is to attract children,with colourful toppings, tasty and easy to eat.This healthy and soft and spongy uthappam can be packed in lunch boxes. Preparation method is also simple to follow….
Thayir Vadai/Yoghurt vadai
Thayir Vadai/Yoghurt vadai/Dahi vada: Tasty Thayir vadai is an awesome appetizer loved by all. Often we are passionate towards hotel Thayir vadai , but some times it is sour and not up to the mark. This simple recipe can be done at home in minutes with the left over vadas, Sweet,mild spicy and sour with…
Therakkal
Therakkal: Aromatic, and succulent Therakkal is a side dish which can be served for Idly, Dosa, Appam or on bread. Juicy tomatoes, ground shallots and garlic gives a fantastic aroma while cooking. This flavourful dish can be stored for up to 5 days and would still manage to stay fresh. This is the reason, It…
Ulundha Vadai/Methu Vadai
Ulundha Vadai/Methu vadai: Ulundha Vadai is a very popular appetizer made in all occasions and seems deliciously appealing and ravenous to eat. Medhu Vadai normally has a crispy outer layer and spongy inner part, and this scrumptious taste which can not be explained through words. It is just awesome to have and makes all of us…
Keerai koottu/greens koottu
Keerai koottu/Greens koottu: We know that greens have tremendous health benefits, which help us in all aspects to improve our health care.Doctors too suggest to include any type of greens everyday in our meals. This koottu variety is better than all another method of cooking because it is close cooked in little water not sauteed.Any…
Thakkali Thuvayal
Thakkali Thuvayal/Tomato chutney: We use Tomato in most of our cooking varieties,plenty of mouth watering recipes can be prepared with Tomatoes, it has the taste of sweet,tangy and sour which enhances the taste of other ingredients added along with it.The special qualities of Tomato is not only increases the taste, but also having the required…
Chettinad Cookbook - Learn and Serve 