Vengaya Vadagam: In Tamil Nadu, traditional Thalippu Vadagam is used as an instant seasoning in some dishes like kara kuzhambu/sambar/kootu. Thisvadagam can also be used to prepare a nice chutney/thuvayal. It goes well as a side dish to idli/dosa and also with hot steamed rice. Thalippu Vadagam also known as Vengaya Vadagam is an authentic and aromatic spice of Chettinad, made by…
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Paruppurundai Kuzhambu or Dal ball Gravy
Paruppurundai or Dal Ball Gravy: Paruppurundai kuzhambu is one of the finger licking gravy, it is carefully prepared with protein rich dals and in addition of aromatic masalas. Dals are very commonly used in the Indian cuisine. It is hard to find an Indian household that does not stock up different types dals. As dals…
Chettinad-Samayal-Ribbon pakkoda
Ribbon Pakkoda: All-time snack crispy spicy and easy to prepare with minimal effort. Yields more to prepare a large quantity this will not absorb more oil and stays for 15 to 20 days store in an air tight jar. Ingredients: Rice flour-2 cups Gram flour 1/2 cup(besan) Fried channa dal powder-1/2 cup (pottu kadalai…
Paruppu Pongal
Ven Pongal: Pongal is the easiest and tastiest dish for breakfast. It is easy to prepare even when you are in a hurry to cook a meal which will be satisfying and tasty too. This recipe is the typical Tamil style of making it and is called the Ven Pongal. Ingredients: Raw rice -1/2 cup…
Ilan Kuzhambu or Thanni Kuzhambu
Ilan Kuzhambu or Thanni Kuzhambu is served in all functions and gatherings in chettinad region.It has the complete taste of sambar,Consistency of this kuzhambu is midst of sambar and rsasam. Since, Chettinad is a hot and semi-arid region climate was taken in to consideration for food preparation .This mild taste is preferred by all people…
Lady’s finger stir fry
Lady Finger has been a part of Indian diet since ages. Its rich fiber content mainly contributes to the benefits of lady finger. Dietary fiber ( 9 % ), folate , pyridoxine , thiamine, Vit C, Vit A, Vit K,copper, calcium , potassium , iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc and phosphorus.Eat healthy food and live long. Lets…
Water Melon juice
Water Melon juice to suppress body heat. Despite popular belief that watermelon is made up of only water and sugar, watermelon is actually considered a nutrient dense food, a food that provides a high amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for a low amount of calories. Their refreshing quality and sweet taste help to…
Boiled Egg pepper fry
Boiled Egg fry takes main place in chettinad feasts.It gives great look when served on the banana leaf . Ingredients: Egg-4 nos Salt 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder-12pinch Pepper powder-1/2 tsp Chilli powder 1/4 tsp For seasoning : Fennel deeds-1/4 tsp curry leaves few oil -1/2 tsp Preparation: Boil for a whistle in pressure cooker drain…
Paruppu Adai -1
Paruppu Adai -Multi Dal dosa is a mixture of dhals and rice when combined with other ingredients, makes a perfect breakfast/dinner recipe. The recipe is versatile enough that we can add our own dhal and rice measurements. Whatever may be the proportions, we can eat these adais. To get a crispy and spicy adai, we…
Chettinad cookbook Vegetarian Omelette
Eggless Omelette: Healthy delicious vegetarian omelette as breakfast or side dish. Normally if we say “Omelette” it is understood as made out of Eggs but here, It is made without egg, Yes!!! tastes great like egg omelette. Let us look upon the recipe of this yummy vegetarian Omelette. Same procedure below can be followed with egg…
Chettinad Cookbook - Learn and Serve 