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Kuzhipaniyaram is a speciality of Chetinadu cuisine. It’s made with batter made of rice and urad dal. Many uses idli batter to make Kuzhipaniyaram. That’s what even I used to do, but not any longer. Last year, I learnt the authentic recipe for Kuzhipaniyaram from my art teacher and very good friend, Geetha:) The firstRead more about Kuzhipaniyaram[…]
My kids are very fond of paneer and I make paneer makhani quite often at home. I came across this Tarla Dalal’s recipe yesterday. It was so interesting and easy that I couldn’t wait to try the recipe. I have made very few changes in the quantity of ingredients used to suit my requirement. IRead more about Quick Paneer Makhani[…]
Kuzhi appam is a speciality of Chetinadu Cuisine. Rice and urad dal is used to make the traditional Kuzhi appam. Few days back, my sister Uma, shared the recipe of corn appam. In that recipe whole corn was used. But I have replaced it with corn rava ( to make it easier for grinding) andRead more about Corn Appam[…]
This is probably one of the easiest to make and yummy mixed rice dish from the South Indian cuisine. The highlight of the dish is the delicate flavour and aroma of the coconut and of course the visual appeal. It’s one of my most favourite dish. Generally coconut is sautéed along with the tempering. ButRead more about Coconut Rice[…]
I used to make masala vadai using chana dal( Bengal gram/ kadalai paruppu). Once, I read in a magazine that masala vadai made with matar dal are more crispy and yummy, just like what is sold in the tea shops. So, I tried with matar dal. The first time I made this vadai, I wasRead more about Cabbage Masala Vadai[…]
This is a simple, easy to make, healthy and and a delicious dessert. I have followed Tarla Dalal recipe. Chenna, made at home by curdling full-fat milk, is thickened and sweetened to make a delicious Chenna Rabdi. I have added some mangoes to make it more interesting and healthy. I made this for the firstRead more about Chenna Mango Rabdi[…]
Yogurt in known as Thair in Tamil and Dahi in Hindi. My best friends from college had come home for lunch today. I had made a South Indian lunch. For starters, I had planned to make masala vadai. Then I thought instead of that I’ll do something which will not involve deep frying. I haveRead more about Thair Idli[…]
Today, there was a potluck lunch meet with my school alumni group. And I had to make a salad. So, I made a healthy and colourful mixed fruit and vegetable salad. I have added roasted nuts as a garnish to give a good crunch. This a wholesome and a complete salad which can be hadRead more about Fruity Vegetable Salad[…]
I had sudden guests today and had to make something quick as they had come for a very short visit. I wanted to make something interesting, sweet and that which will not take much time. My first thought was mango milk shake as I had mangoes in the fridge. Then I got this sudden ideaRead more about Almond Coconut Mango Kheer[…]
Today, I was not in a mood to do any elaborate cooking. Usually sunday lunch menu at home will be only traditional South Indian. As I was feeling very lazy, I decided to make a one pot meal. I had paneer and some fresh peas. My husband asked me to make something mild without muchRead more about Pepper Paneer and Peas Rice[…]
