Varagu rice kozhukkattai: Millets are becoming trendy food and wholesome nutritious to all age category, nourishing dishes are prepared with millets. Millet provides a host of nutrients, has a sweet nutty flavour, and is considered to be one of the most digestible and non-allergenic grains . Kodo millet(vara gari si) kozhukkattai is very palatable and…
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Sundakkai pachadi
Sundakkai pachadi / Turkey berry: Sundakkai is known as Turkey berry in English.Its is widely used in the southern part of India and in Malaysia, as fresh green vegetable or sun dried variety (Sundakkai vathal).Vegetable is tiny but its benefits are enormous.We know that thorny vegetables are very good for our digestive system. Sundakkai is…
Mango/Maa vathal
Mango vathal: We get plenty of seasonal vegetables like mango, brinjal, flat beans and cluster beans in the market during the month of May and June, the hot season. This climate is favorable for drying the seasonal vegetables to make it as vathals. Normally the price of these vegetables increases during the off-season. Achis of…
Malli thokku
Malli Thokku: Coriander leaves thokku is an aromatic, pleasurable dish, good combination with many dishes like idli, dosa, and plain cooked rice, etc…This can be stored fresh for 3 to 5 days without spoilage. Supporting dish for all main course and to pack for a picnic. Health benefits of coriander: Coriander has multiple health benefits,…
Ukra
Ukra: Chettinad special Ukra is a delightful sweet served in most of the functions and marriages.My sister is an expert in making this dish,I learnt this recipe from her it came out well at my first attempt itself.Dal and rice fried in to golden yellow in ghee gives great taste and aroma. Ingredients: Raw rice-1…
Paal koottu
Paal koottu: During hot summer, we prefer to have mild and less spicy dishes like koottu,rasam or soup.Mild dishes are the best choice to comfort the digestive system, rather than spicy puli kuzhambu or kara kuzhambu. Pal koottu is a mild,delectable dish, main ingredients are with any vegetable like snake guard,rib guard cabbage,pumpkin,surakkai and chow…
Lemon pickle
Lemon pickle : diet lemon pickle Traditional lemon pickle is very special in every house, in olden days our ancestors preserve lemon for about 6 months to one year, without oil or spices in it.This is used not only as a pickle and as medicine for vomiting sensation and indigestion,a bit of this pickle with…
Chithrannam
Chithrannam: Chithra pournami falls in the month of may-Jun, we celebrate this as an auspicious day. The full moon in Chitra: A full moon is considered auspicious in many religions because of its effects on the attitude of people. The full moon is said to promote creativity and positive sentiments. Sentiments are said to ride…
Mango sambar
Mango sambar: Numerous dishes can be prepared with raw mangoes, Mango sambar with plain cooked rice and papad is a fantastic finger licking combination,it has a wonderful aroma of pure Chettinad sambar, brinjal and drumstick also can be added to enrich the taste of sambar. Link for sambar masala powder: http://wp.me/p1o34t-5N Raw mango benefits: The…
Tamil new year Mango pachadi
Chettinadcookbook wishing you all,Happy Tamil new year with the special dish Maanga pachadi: Wishing you all happy new year with Aru suvai mango pachadi. This dish is special on our new year day to celebrate the taste of Arusuvai, sweetness from jaggery added in it,sour from mango,Bitter from neem flower,a pinch of salt added to…
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