PAAL (MILK) KOZHUKATTAI
Posted by Uma in Snacks, Special Occasions on 01. Apr, 2013 | 1 Comment
“Paal Kozhukattai” is a sweet made out of milk, as the name suggests and it is called ” Modak” in Hindi. It is prepared on special occasions at home during festival days mainly in Chettinad areas. It takes some time to prepare this sweet but it is worth all the trouble and time we spend in [...]
VAZHAIPOO (BANANA FLOWER) VADAI (VADA)
Posted by Uma in Snacks on 31. Oct, 2012 | 2 Comments
In a tropical place like South India, we get in plenty Banana flowers and fruits. So it is common here to make dishes out of Banana flowers. This Banana flower Vadai can be eaten as a snack item or as a side dish along with rice meals. COOKING TIME: 2 hours SERVINGS: 2 INGREDIENTS: 1. Banana [...]
Vadagam (Fryums) Recipe
Posted by Uma in Side Dishes, Snacks on 21. Apr, 2012 | 4 Comments
Vadagam is a crisp and tasty side dish that goes well with any rice based meal, just like chips, crisps or French fries.It blends well with the main dish. It can be eaten as a snack along with coffee, tea, etc in the evenings or in-between meals.Rice vadagam is made with rice flour and [...]
Murukku (Muruku/Chakli) Recipe
Posted by Uma in Snacks, Special Occasions on 13. Apr, 2011 | 4 Comments
Murukku (or Muruku) is a crispy type of fried snack that originated in Tamil Nadu, and spread to the rest of the Indian subcontinent. It is almost always prepared when Tamilians get together for religious or other events.
Rava (Semolina) Uppuma (Upma)
Posted by Uma in Breakfast, Snacks on 10. Jun, 2009 | 9 Comments
Uppuma (Tamil) is a South Indian dish that is pronounced upma in North India. The semolina variety, Rava uppuma, is more common and is a tasty snack usually consumed for breakfast in Tamilnadu.
Paniyaram
Posted by Uma in Snacks, Special Occasions on 10. Feb, 2009 | 2 Comments
Paniyaram is a quick-to-make snack eaten during tea time and at special occasions. It is easy to make in a few minutes when unexpected guests or hungry kids need to be served.
