Niranjana's yummy yummy recipes
Mor milagai are the sun dried green chillies after being soaked in the buttermilk and salt. Whenever my grandpa finds a long green chillies in the market, he will get a kilo or two and ask my grandma or mom to make this. This is one the favourites for my grandpa and my brother. The …
Dhokla is a healthy recipe that can be used as a main course or as a snack. It originates from Gujarat. You can make different varieties of dhokla like bread dhokla, khaman dhokla, rava dhokla, etc., I am going to give you the recipe for khaman dhokla. I learnt this recipe from my perima(my mom’s …
Chambakka, a bell-shaped fruit that can be called with many names.We have this tree in our backyard. To see the red fruits with green leaves is a very good sight-seeing for me.This has got a lot of health benefits. You can make a lot of recipes out of this and today I am going to …
Vengayam in tamil means onion and thogayal means a thick chutney. I learnt this recipe from my mom. Though this is not a regular side dish to be made at home, it occupies a space in our bag whenever we go out for a picnic. This is a very simple and easy recipe. I love …
Curry Leaves powder or karivepillai podi is a dry version of the curry leaves thogayal. It has a lot of health benefits. Usually amma makes this with channa dhal and urad dhal. This version contains toor dhal in it. I learnt this version from my perima. Since it contains pepper and cumin seeds, it helps …
Kadala curry is one of the famous recipes in Kerala. It is served with puttu or Aapam. It also goes well with rotis or chappathis. Usually we make ishtu or Coconut chutney as an accompaniment for Aapam. And my chithappa suggested me that Aapam also tastes best with kadala curry. So this time …
Paruppu podi is a blend of roasted spices and lentils and is full of flavour and aroma. When you are tired of making sambar or rasam, you can mix this powder with the rice and eat. It is also a healthy one. My brother is always fond of this powder. So whenever he comes amma …
Upma Kozhukkattai is a delightful South Indian steamed rice dumpling, known for its simplicity and unique flavour. This traditional dish is made with a small quantity of dal and a subtle seasoning, creating a perfect balance of taste and texture. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast item or packed in a tiffin box, Upma Kozhukattai is …
China grass is the name used for Agar-agar in India. It is a gelatinous substance obtained from algae. Usually we use in labs as a medium to grow bacteria and to check their motility and mobility. Apart from this it is also used in cooking. It is a natural vegetable gelatin counterpart. they are available …
Spicy Ragi Koozh is a traditional South Indian fermented porridgefood made using finger millet (ragi). Popular in Tamil Nadu and rural South India. Ragi is the common name for Finger – millet in South India. This is one of the most nutritious food and can easily be digested. They are rich in proteins, calcium, iron. …
