Alu bonda is one irresisable snack,which is why my hubby is so fond of it.I generally prepare snacks for the evening on weekends for all to enjoy and this was one such occasion where i could click as well.It is another matter that all were waiting patiently for the pictures to be taken and a big thanks for that.Moving to the recipe alu bonda is nothing but potato curry stuffed in gram flour batter and deep fried.If you invite guests over you can prepare this stuffing well in advance.When you want them to be made you can fry and serve.Now...
Kadama means a mixture and kadamba chutney is a mixture of vegetables sauteed to perfection and blended with spices.I had this chutney at a hotel in kumbakonam when we were visiting temples of our family deity.The taste was so good,that I couldn’t help asking the people who served with what it was made.And when they told it was a mixture of vegetables I was curious and learnt the recipe from them.I tried this at home many a times but had time to click this weekend at leisure.You can have a variety of choice of vegetables other than I have choosen,this...
Kodubale is an intresting snack to me for two reasons.One it's name and the other it's variations.It's a speciality snack of Karnataka.It is a snack made out of rice flour and is usually prepared during Janmashtami,the birthday of LORD SRI KRISHNA.It involves a little effort and patience though initially,but believe me the results will be truly rewarded.When i first came here to Bangalore,a neighbour taught me this and it has been a regular preparation in my household thereafter. Kodu means horn and bale means bangle in Kannada,the language spoken here.As you might see these are shaped like bangles or horns.I...
Masala Milk is a delicious concoction of milk and spices with lots of nuts and sugar.I tried this milk at the temple city of Kumbakonam in a restaurant.Though I have made this several times at home,I am blogging about this now only.This is one traditional milk drink made in all households which is full of nutrients and calcium.My daughter who is fussy in drinking milk at times loved this and I was truly satisfied.While growing up mom used to give pepper and turmeric milk whenever I caught cold and flu.This has an added advantage of nuts and spices which when...
Navarathri is fast approaching and each day calls for a different naivedhyam of payasam along with various sundal varieties.I make this payasam or kheer with sugar as well and this one with jaggery is equally tasty and apt for festive occasions.Normally during pujas it is presumed that sweets prepared with jaggery is more welcomed by the GODS AND GODESSES.Whatever the reason this kheer made with sooji or rava is easy and fast to make.In our family this payasam is made during the festive season and is liked by one and all.Scroll down below for the easy and quick recipe of...
Many of you might be familiar with Lady's Finger recipes such as Bhindi Kurkure, Alu Bhindi Fry,Vendakai Curry etc.I have these recipes in my blog and make many bhindi recipes as it is a favorite vegetable at home.This Puli Pachadi from lady's finger is an authentic dish unknown to many with sweet and sour tastes good enough to tantalize your taste buds.Basically this recipe is Okra in tamarind sauce with spices and jaggery boiled and thickened to perfection.I also didn't know one such recipe existed but when I was casually searching for lady's finger recipes,I saw this recipe and was...
Akkaravadisal is a typical iyengar dessert made and offered to GOD during festivities.It can be sugar or jaggery based but made with rice.In iyengar style it is made with jaggery and is famous neivedhyam in VISHNU temples.It uses milk and lots of ghee,which gives the extraordinary creamy and melt in the mouth texture and is truly divine to taste.I know of a sugar based version of this recipe too,which I intend to post later.You can try for the forthcoming Janmashtami,this recipe which if followed with proper steps is an easy recipe to make.Try out this yummilicious recipe this festive season...
Paruppu poli in Tamil Nadu,obbattu in Karnataka or puran poli in Maharashtra,it’s the same name for this sweet indulgence.This is prepared in many households as an offering for different and iam posting this here for the Avani Avittam festival which is on 29th of this month.Avani Avittam is the cere
Kuzhi Paniyaram ia one of the favourite snack items for me.Whenever I make I indulge in eating more and simply love it.A chettinad authentic recipe,this can be had for breakfast as well.I made this last week as a part of sunday brunch and it vanished the moment it was laid on the table.I feel very happy when things like this happen i.e. when food is consumed so adorably and eaten with full zest.The batter with which it can made can be left over idli batter or as I did freshly ground and fermented to perfection.This can be made with many...
