Maravalli kilangu is the Tamil name for tapioca (cassava root), a common South Indian root vegetable. It is a starchy vegetable widely grown in tropical regions. It looks like a long, thick root with brown rough skin and a white or slightly yellow flesh. Maravalli kilangu has a mild, slightly…
Bajji is a popular South Indian deep-fried snack, especially loved in the states of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its crispy outside and soft, flavourful inside. Bajji is made by coating slices of vegetables in a spiced batter and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Onion bajji (also called…
Momos are soft, bite-sized dumplings popular across the Himalayan regions and parts of South Asia, especially in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, India. They are a popular street food and a comfort dish enjoyed at gatherings, festivals and parties. Momos are made from a simple dough of flour and water, rolled…
Makhana are edible seeds harvested from lotus plant. They’re small, white and puffed. It is often compared to popcorn in looks, but makhana has a much lighter, airy crunch. It is a mild, slightly nutty taste and is widely used in Indian and Asian cuisine. Makhana is both a traditional…
Maddur vada is a famous South Indian deep-fried snack that was originated in Maddur, a town in Karnataka. It is especially popular in city of Bangalore and Mysore. It is cherished as a travel snack and a classic example of Karnataka’s simple yet flavourful cuisine. Maddur vada is a crispy,…
Masala peanuts is a popular Indian savory tea-time snack made with peanuts. These are deep-fried and has a crispy and crunchy texture to it. Masala peanuts can retain its crispiness for upto 10 days. This is a make-ahead recipe, and is great to be served for functions and parties. It…
Boondi ladoo is a traditional South Indian sweet originated from the state of Tamil Nadu. It is made by soaking tiny, crispy gram flour droplets called as boondi, in a cardamom flavoured sugar syrup. The mixture is gently shaped into soft, round ladoos and often enriched with ghee, cloves, cashews…
Bajji is a traditional and a popular tea-time snack of South India. Bajji is made with either vegetable or meat. Onion bajji, potato bajji, plantain bajji and MILAGAI BAJJI are some of the most popular vegetarian bajji. It is easily available in any South Indian restaurants and is usually served…
Medhu vadai is a popular tea-time snack originated from Tamil Nadu, South India. It is deep-fried snack made from soaked urid dhal. It is usually made in a doughnut shape, with a crispy exterior and soft and spongy interior. Medhu vadai is usually served with SAMBAR and CHUTNEY. Even though,…
Ribbon pakoda is a traditional and popular snack of Tamilnadu. It is otherwise called as nada pakoda or ola pakkoda. It is crispy and crunchy deep fried tea-time snack. It can retain the crispiness for more than 2 weeks, and thus can be stored at room temperature for about 2…
