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…

Sura puttu

Sura puttu/Shark scramble: Are you a fish lover? Here is a wonderful recipe of sura puttu to experience the complete taste of fish. Mild spices added and very less oil is used to prepare this dish,moreover preparation method is very simple .This sura puttu recipe is on request of my followers, I referred to many…

Pattani perattal

Pattani perattal: Stock Legumes in your kitchen,it will help you in great deal at time to manage situation if there is any scarcity of vegetables.Dry peas can be used to make Masala,Kurma,gravy and perattal,this will make you to feel satisfied with the meal.Spicy pattani perattal cn be serve with chapathi,roti,rice and rasm .I love this…

Chettinad stylePrawn masala

Prawn/Shrimp masala: The term shrimp and Prawn,Shrimp is applied to smaller species,Prawn is never applied to very small species. It is applied to most of the larger forms. Both has the similar taste and goodness.Wonderful spices added to enrich the taste of shrimps,shrimp masala will be great in taste,spicy,delicious curry with great combination of rice…

Killu vathal

Killu vadam/kanji vathal: skill level-Easy Time to exploit the hot summer, sun-dried vegetables and vathal are popular in Chettinad, torrid climate of this region helps in a great deal for drying. Seasonal vegetables are processed and dried in the sun light and stored for approximately a year of usage. Vegetables like brinjal, cluster beans, flat…

Kuzh vadagam

Kuzh vadagam: 1 Time to exploit the hot summer,sun dried vegetables and vathal are popular in chettinad, torrid climate of this region helps in great deal.Seasonal vegetables are processed and dried in the sun light and stored for approximately a year of usage.Vegetables like,brinjal,cluster beans,flat beans,mango, even meat (uppukandam),vathal like Kuzhu vathal,Killu vathal,kanji vathal,vengaya vadagam,mithukka…

Sivaparisi pal kozhukkattai

Sivaparisi/Red rice pal kozhukkattai: Soft and Creamy pal kozhukkattai made out of red rice makes this sweet more delicious and natural health benefits added, without any doubt. Normally pal kozhukkattai is prepared with white rice flour, mini balls cooked in milk and added jaggery or sugar, here we use red rice flour for its health…

Mini Uthappam

Mini Uthappam: Uthappam is the easiest form of making Dosa, Uthappam toppings can be of our choice,Onion, Tomato, Cheese, Nuts and grated mixed vegetables.Mini Uthappam is to attract children,with colourful toppings, tasty and easy to eat.This healthy and soft and spongy uthappam can be packed in lunch boxes. Preparation method is also simple to follow….