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…
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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…
Vazhaithandu salad-Healthy recipes
Vazhaithandu is very good for health because it is full of fibre.Banana stem is known as Vazhaithandu in south India,has a lot of health benefits and having it regularly helps one prevent kidney stones,lower blood pressure and improve immunity. It is fibre rich and gives a feeling of fullness helping one in weight loss.We can…
Corn Salad-Healthy recipe
Corn salad: Making one simple change to your diet – adding a salad almost every day can pay off with plenty of health benefits.moreover, salads are cool, crunchy, and fun to eat (lots of textures, colours, and flavours). Most people enjoy eating salads–even kids! Eating a high-fibre diet can help lower cholesterol levels and prevent…
Ginger salad for Digestion
Ginger is very good for digestion it controls cholesterol level, helps to reduce weight it can be used as dry Ginger,ginger oil and fresh ginger it has lot of medicinal values.A simple recipe to have as such is salad. Ingredients: Ginger-50 gms( Mango ginger also can be used) Lemon-1 Salt-1 tsp Oil-1 tsp Mustard…
Indian Republic day – breakfast
Let us celebrate,Our Republic day with healthy breakfast, Dosa spread with mint chutney and grated carrot mixed with lemon juice and salt spread. Instant Mint Chutney: Wash hand full of Mint leaves or Coriander leaves grind with Salt-1/2 tsp Green chillies-2 nos Tamarind extract-2 tsp Garlic – pods 2 or onion shallots 3 nos,grind in…
Chettinad Cookbook - Learn and Serve 