Garam pakoda, otherwise known as bakery-style pakoda is a crunchy, savoury tea-time snack made with gram flour, rice flour, onions, green chillies, curry leaves and aromatic spices. The mixture is loosely dropped into hot oil and deep-fried until golden, crunchy and irregularly shaped. Unlike soft, batter-coated pakoras, this version has…
Kozhukattai is a Traditional South Indian steamed dumpling made with a soft-rice flour dough and filled either with sweet or savoury stuffing. It is popular in Tamil Nadu and is traditionally prepared during festivals, especially during Vinayagar Chaturthi. Inipu pooranam kozhukattai is the most popular sweet version of kozhukattai. It…
Kozhukattai is a traditional South Indian steamed dumpling made with rice. There are so many varieties of kozhukattai. The most popular versions are pooranam kozhukattai, pidi kozhukattai, ammini kozhukattai and upma kozhukattai. Upma kozhukattai is a traditional savoury steamed dumpling made from rice rava (coarsely ground rice) cooked with water…
Mullu murukku is a traditional South Indian savoury snack made from rice flour, urad dhal flour, butter or ghee and spices. It is shaped into small ridged coils using a murukku press and deep-fried until crisp, crunchy and golden. “Mullu” means thorn in Tamil, and “murukku” means twisted, describing the…
Pazham pori is a popular Kerala snack made from ripe Nendran banana dipped in a lightly sweetened flour batter and deep-fried until golden, crisp and slightly crunchy outside, while remaining soft, sweet and tender inside. The batter is usually made from all purpose flour (maida), a bit of rice flour…
Samosa sheets are the thin, crispy pastry sheets specially made for preparing samosas. They are easy to fold and seal, and creates a light, crunchy outer layer when deep-fried or baked. These samosa sheets are perfect for homemade samosas, spring rolls and other savory snacks. Samosa sheets are commonly available…
Samosa is a popular savory snack that originated in South Asia. It is crispy, deep-fried with a triangular shape, filled with flavourful mixture. The original samosas, usually has a flavourful potato mixture with a golden and crunchy outer, made from a firm dough. Flavourful potato fillings can be replaced with…
Vadai is a popular savory snack from South India, especially in Tamil Nadu. It’s a deep-fried dish made primarily from lentils, known for its crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior. It is frequently served during festivals, weddings and special occasions. Mup paruppu vadai is one of the common type of…
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…