Manathakkali keerai Thovattal: Manathakkali is an important ingredient in traditional Indian medicines. Infusions are used for treatment of dysentery, stomach complaints and fever. The juice of the leaves is used on ulcers and other skin diseases. The fruits are used as a tonic, laxative, appetite stimulant, and for treating asthma and excessive thirst. Traditionally the…
Milagu podi rice mix chettinad special
Milagu Podi / green Pepper rice mix: Origin Chettinad- Milagu podi main ingredient pepper, this podi (powder) helps in digestion and enhances your appetite, It is served with plain cooked rice and ghee in most of the functions and festivals. In normal days this can be served as alternate to parappu and ghee. This also…
Sprouts-Sundal/stir fry
Sprout- Sudal / Stir fry: Sprouts offer nutritional value that is nearly impossible to get from other vegetables and fruits that are purchased from grocery stores. In addition, their nature allows for the easy absorption of nutrients and vitamins enabling our bodies to fight off diseases more effectively. http://www.thefitindian.com/benefits-of-eating-sprouts-in-our-daily-diet/ Ingredients : Channa black or peas…
Pillayar Patti Modhagam-Kozhukkattai
Pillayar Patti Mothagam: Vinayagar Chadhurthi, with the unique recipe prepared in Pillayar Patti – Modhagam. We believe that Lord Ganesha likes Modhagam, so we call him as Modhagappiriyar in Tamil, means who loves Modhagam. This is the reason behind we prepare various types of Kozhukkattai and show our devotion towards Ganesha. This the unique type of Modhagam…
Erukkam Kozhukkattai
Name of this dish based on the flower Erukkam poo in Tamil, commonly known as Crown flower loved by Lord Ganesha. Kozhukkattai as neivedhyam, prepared in the shape of Erukkam poo, his desired flower. Tastes great with both sweet and spicy fillings. Ingredients: To make 20 Kozhukkattai Rice flour-1 cup Salt-1 pinch Oil-2 tsp…
Boiled Egg masala
Egg Masala: Eggs are a useful source of protein, iodine and essential vitamins and are almost indispensable to the cook. Hens’ eggs are the type of egg most frequently used in cooking. Eggs combine well with many ingredients to create a huge variety of food – from simple omelettes, Scramble, simple boiled egg, Egg Masala,…
Cauliflower Green Peas Avial / Kuruma
Cauliflower and green peas Avial: Cauliflower and green peas combination make a wonderful side dish for Roti,Puri Naan,Paratha etc…. This is different from kurma with mild spices. People those who don’t like more of spices can go happily with this recipe.The thick curd is added to enhance the taste with a creamy touch. Same like…
Drumstick sambar
Drumstick sambar: Sambar is one of the most loved dishes in South Indian cuisine. It accompanies almost every meal. In South India, there are variations in the way of preparing sambar recipe, Any vegetable can be made into sambar with the following drumstick sambar method. Drumstick has a unique flavour and aromatic to enhance the…
Kalkandu Vadai-Chettinad special
Kalkandu Vadai / Sugar Candy Vadai: We scored a century in our blog postings with all your great support. We celebrate this success with Kalkandu vadai. Recipe origin Chettinad this sweet appetizer is a very very delicious and yummy. Which can be served as an appetizer or as a sweet. This sweet vada is a very famous chettinad…
Fruit salad-Healthy recipe
Fruit salad: Fruits are nature’s wonderful gift to the mankind They are an absolute feast to our sight, not just because of their colour and flavour but for their unique nutrition profile that helps the human body free of diseases and stay healthy! Fruits are low in calories and fat and are a source of…
Chettinad Cookbook - Learn and Serve 