Chicken White kurma

Chicken kurma or veg kurma recipe is same , choice is with you chicken or mixed vegetables like Beans ,Potato carrot,peas,cauliflower,Paneer and corn cut in to cube sized pieces.Chicken kurma is a delightful dish and a excellent combo for puri’s and chapattis parata even with Idli dosa. Aromatic spiced curry. Ingredients: Chicken-1kg or Mixed vegetables-1/2kg+Paneer…

Thalippu Vengaya Vadagam

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…

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…

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…

Bittergourd masala

Bitter gourd Masala: The name is enough to make kids run away  and I  am sure there are still some people who hate this vegetable, but it has lots of health benefits, like its good for intestinal health and helps get rid of nematode worms. It is so good for diabetic patients, does not cure diabetes but it helps lower the sugar…