Inspiration for creating this recipe is from one of my very best childhood friend Jeyanthi. We are friends from the age of 10. We went to college together. Share many secrets and treasured childhood memories with her. She lives in Bangalore now. Dedicating this recipe to my dear Jayanth ( that’s how I call her)Read more about Capsicum and Carrot in Coconut and Peanut gravy[…]
Idli with milagai podi( gun powder or Idli Podi ) is a very traditional and classic combination. The crunchy and spicy milagai podi compliments the soft and bland idli. Milagai Podi is rich in protein as it is basically made of chana dal( kadalai paruppu) and urad dal( ullundhu). Carbohydrates from the idli and proteinRead more about Podi Idli[…]
Idli podi is a coarse powder made of dried red chillies, urad dal( ullundhu) chana dal( kadalai paruppu) and sesame seeds. Some add jaggery too. Tamilians traditionally use idli podi mixed with sesame oil as a dipping for Idli , dosas and other South Indian dishes. Every family has their own recipe for Idli podi.Read more about Idli Podi[…]
I have never been fond of Mysore Pak until I tasted the very famous Krishna sweet’s Mysore Pak. I was completely bowled over by the richness and melt in mouth texture of that Mysore Pak. Long back, in the year 1995 when I was working with Citi Bank’s customer service, one of my good friendRead more about Mysore Pak[…]
Orange peels are the thick finely-textured and orange coloured skin of oranges. Since ancient times, orange peels have been valued for their curative properties. This is the first time am using orange peel, though I have used small amount of orange zest few times. I was aware that fruit peels are power house of nutrients.Read more about Orange Peel and Pomegranate Pickle[…]
Amaranth leaves is known as Siru Keerai in Tamil. It is rich in iron and calcium. It increases memory power if it’s taken in a daily diet. It excretes the unwanted materials and protects the body form dangerous diseases. The person who is suffering from the final or critical stage of phthisis are recommended byRead more about Siru Keerai ( Amaranth) Masiyal[…]
