Thakkali Poondu Rasam/Tomato Garlic Rasam: Rasam is a spicy soup made in south India using tamarind juice, pepper, tomato, cumin, and other spices. Lentils are also added to it for extra nutrition. It is either eaten along with rice or drunk after a meal. Its distinct taste is sourness, contributed by the tamarind base. It…
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Appam
Appam: White Appam is most common breakfast in south Indian states.Spongy in the middle and crispy at its edges,gives great taste with Coconut milk,stew and chilli chutney. Specially no yeast or Appam soda is added in this recipe.Natural yeast(Method given below) can be mixed in the batter for more softness and to form many holes…
Ennai Kathirikkai Kara Kuzhambu
Kathirikkai Kara Kuzhambu(Kathirikkai Puli Kuzhambu): Kathirikkai Puli Kuzhambu is spicy and tangy curry, main ingredients are tender Brinjal cooked in Tamarind extract and masala. South Indian special Brinjal curry is prepared as special in our regular menu. This attracts all age people and grabs their interest is its specialty. Brinjal sauteed in oil then cooked…
Chicken Kuzhambu /chettinattu Kozhikuzhambu
Chicken Kuzhambu /chettinattu Kozhikuzhambu: Authentic Chettinad Chicken curry(Chettinattu Kozhikuzhambu)is the world famous,mouth watering dish is served in most of the banquet,Which holds an important place in every presentation.This wonderful taste and cooking skills has been acquired from our traditional practices.Chettinad cooking is mainly known for Chicken,Mutton and Fish categories. This foremost preparation method is learnt…
Mulai Keerai Poriyal
Mulai Keerai Poriyal,(Amarnath leaves): This recipe is very simple that consumes less time and Ingredients,This variety Greens are easily available in Markets,and not much difficult to clean.I like this great taste with hot Idlies in morning hours. Spinach has more health wonders that are absent in fruits and vegetables. Most of the people are not…
Karunai kizhangu masiyal
Karunai kizhangu masiyal: Yam Masiyal Karunai Kizhangu Masiyal is another chettinad captivating recipe, Which is healthy and delicious.This is regularly used in most of the houses for its significant and amazing health benefits without any side effects,its good for curing loss of appetite, bleeding piles and piles related problem, it helps to reduce constipation. Added…
Puffed Rice / Pori Snack
Puffed Rice Snack: Puffed rice is made from rice, where the rice grains are expanded because of high-pressure heating. It is immensely popular as an ingredient in ‘bhel puri’, Masala poori and poori mixtures are common snacks, bhel puri is prepared by incorporating puffed rice, spices, vegetables, and tamarind sauce. This puffed rice snack,’Flavoured Pori’…
Peas Potato Podimas
Peas Potato Podimas: Potato is all time favourite for children,even we prefer to have these types of mild side dishes with Kara kuzhambu or Vathal kuzhambu. Most of us stock potatoes in the kitchen, because,it helps us in many ways for cooking,enhances taste and also it can be stored for weeks or months .Boiled Potato…
Aadi kummayam-Aadi kool chettinad special
Aadi kummayam-Aadi kool: Aadi kummayam is a famous sweet prepared in the Chettinad region, Texture of this sweet will be smooth and soft to swallow, this wonderful sweet takes the main place in most of the Chettinad functions like Marriages, Padappu, and in important banquets. Why this is called Aadi kummayam?This unique sweet gets the…
Red Rice Roast
Red Rice Roast: (Sigaparisi Dosai) Everyone likes roast or Dosa and it is common, but,What is so special in this “Red Rice Roast”? Its completely nutritious and tasty,Brown rice is rich in fiber, more nutritious and is always a better choice over white rice when it comes to health. It helps lower cholesterol and prevents…
Chettinad Cookbook - Learn and Serve 