Arbi chilli fry(Varuval)

Arbi ,Taro root (Seppankizhangu Varuval): This tasty varuval needs very less Ingredients to prepare, in few minutes.This Arbi fry goes well with cooked rice combination of rasam and sambar. Taro is a starch-rich, globular fleshy tap root family plants. Its crunchy, underground root, known as corm, is one of the popular edible root vegetables.The corms,…

Kootukkai Kuzhambu

Kootukkai Kuzhambu or pala kai kuzhambu: Pongal special koottukai kuzhambu, selected vegetables with fresh stone grind masala which enhances the taste and aroma of this recipe by our ancestors. Chettinad special Kootukkai Kuzhambu or pala kaai Kuzhambu,(Gravy made out of many vegetables) Koottu means–Together, Vegetables together is Kottukkai Kootukkai Kuzhambu is specially made on the…

Kalkandu Pongal / Sugar Candy Rice

Pongal Variety-4 Kalkandu Pongal: We have seen much variety of Pongal Recipes, this is special and different in taste from normal sakkarai Pongal. This can be made often with less effort, Kalkandu (sugar candy)Pongal is served along with lunch during Chettinad weddings. Also, very auspicious prasadam that we can make with ease while doing pooja’s…

Wheat Pongal

Pongal Variety-3 Wheat (Gothumai) Pongal: Samba wheat is one of the healthiest grains found in the Cereal family. Following are some of the health benefits of Samba Wheat products: Best for diabetes and people with high sugar level Sugar-free Reduces cholesterol (0% cholesterol) Good for bones (high iron and protein content) Good for the digestive…

Sigapparisi pongal

Pongal Variety-2, Sigapparisi Karuppatti pongal (Palmyra sugar): This special combination of Red rice and Karuppatti is delicious and healthy. This rice can be replaced in the place of raw rice while preparing Pongal. It can also be used sufficiently by people who suffer from diabetes. Palmyra Sugar is not a Sugar-free or low-calorie sweetener, it…

Sarkarai Pongal

Pongal Variety-1 Sweet Pongal: Pongal is the time for farmers to rest after the harvest season and prepare themselves for the tougher days ahead. For them, unavu is marundhu. For instance, elaichi and sukku powder ensures easy digestion on a day when the plate is full of rich food.Sakkarai pongal is an important part of…

Mudakathan dosai/Balloon vine Dosa

Mudakathan or Balloon vine leaves Dosa: Nature has provided us with many wonderful medicinal plants which has amazing healing properties. Many common ailments can be cured the natural way with the extraordinary powers of food. Balloon Vine leaves know as Mudakathan Keerai in Tamil  is very effective in curing joint pains. Mudakkattan is a wild creeper grows on…

Gothumai Paniyaram/Wheat paniyaram

Gothumai paniyaram: Paniyaram is south Indian traditional food served as tiffin or snack for evening.Trying varieties of paniyaram is a joy and wheat in the place of rice is preferably good for health. Yesterday I made this Gothumai paniyaram with red chilli chutney so yummy! It tasted awesome and irresistible.Very simple procedure no need to soak…

Araichuvitta poondu kuzhambu

Garlic Gravy(Poondu Kuzhambu): Kuzhambu is in different genre as Kara Kuzhambu ,Puli kuzhambu,Vatha Kuzhambu,getti Kuzhambu and so on…This is famous in chettinad cuisine we have loads of getti kuzhambu and that is commonly liked by all,served in functions and marriages.I use to make getti kuzhambu with most of the vegetables because it is our family…