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Hi everybody!! Here I am with the base for North Indian curries. To make the restaurant style rich creamy North indian curries, you need two main bases – White gravy base and Red gravy base. Apart from this, you need Palak puree for some gravies like – palak paneer, Veg hyderabadi, etc., When you have …
Ribbon pakodam or Oattu pakodam as it is called, is one of the famous snacks in Tamilnadu. This takes me back to my school days. It is one of the regular snacks that my mom makes at home. Always the tin is filled with this snack. When it is about to finish, she makes next …
Neer Mor (also known as Sambaram in Kerala) is a traditional South Indian spiced buttermilk that is light, refreshing, and packed with digestive benefits. Made with curd (yogurt), water, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and coriander, this flavourful drink is a summer essential, keeping the body cool and hydrated. It is also commonly prepared as …
Panagam (also spelled as Panakam) is a refreshing and naturally sweet drink made with jaggery, lemon juice, and aromatic spices like dry ginger (sukku) and cardamom. This traditional beverage is widely prepared as an offering (prasad) during Sri Rama Navami, Thai poosam and other Hindu festivals. Beyond its religious significance, Panagam is valued for its …
Boli or Upputtu or Holige as it is called in different parts of India is one of the traditional recipes made on the festival days. In my home, we make it for Bhogi. My amma and Patti use banana leaf to make the boli. Amma and paati makes this in a different style like the …
Chakka varatti is one of the famous kerala recipes with which we can make a lot of dishes. It is actually a jackfruit preserve made with jackfruit, jaggery and ghee and can be stored for an year or one and a half years. I love this a lot and my parents make sure, this is …
Kaaradaiyaan Nonbu Salt Adai is a traditional South Indian savoury dish prepared especially during the auspicious festival of Kaaradaiyan Nonbu. Married women and young girls observe this festival and pray for the well-being and long life of their husbands, remembering the devotion of Savitri towards Satyavan. Prepare the savoury version of Kaaradaiyaan Adai using rice …
Kaaradaiyaan Nonbu Sweet Adai is a traditional South Indian dish prepared during the auspicious festival of Kaaradaiyan Nonbu. On this day, married women and young girls observe a special vrat (fast) and pray for the well-being and long life of their husbands, remembering the devotion of Savitri towards Satyavan. Sweet Adai is one of the …
Methi Matar paratha is the paratha where the ground peas and chopped methi leaves are mixed with the dough and made as a roti. Use fresh methi leaves and add a pinch of Kasuri Methi for aroma. This is a healthier option since it has green leafy vegetable and green vegetable. This paratha can be made …
Thakkali Bajji is a humble and comforting tomato-based gravy from Tamil Nadu. Unlike the crispy bajji snacks, this version is a soft, mashed, chutney-style dish made with ripe tomatoes, minimal spices, and a simple tempering. It is a perfect example of how everyday ingredients can create something incredibly flavourful. What Makes Thakkali Bajji Special? Thakkali …
