Cardamom powder is a finely ground spice made from dried green cardamom pods and seeds. It has a sweet, aromatic, warm and slightly citrusy flavour with a refreshing fragrance. It is widely used in Indian sweets, desserts, beverages and savoury dishes to add a distinctive aroma and flavour. ABOUT THE…
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…
Potato chips are thinly sliced potatoes that are deep-fried or baked until crisp and golden brown. They are lightly seasoned with salt, spices or other flavours, offering a crunchy texture and savoury taste. Potato chips are commonly served as a snack, side dish or accompaniment with meals. Potato chips has…
Urulaikilangu puttu or potato puttu is a traditional savory South Indian side dish made with boiled, coarsely mashed potatoes. It features a seasoned tempering of mustard seeds, urid dhal, cumin seeds, onions and green chillies, often garnished with curry leaves. Urulaikilangu puttu has a soft, crumble texture with gently mashed…
Keerai thokku is a thick, spicy and tangy traditional South Indian relish made by sautéing leafy greens (keerai) along with onions, garlic, tamarind and few other spices. They have a semi-solid, thick and jam-like consistency, cooked down in oil. Keerai thokku has high oil content and the tamarind added, allows…
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…
Pori urundai is a traditional South Indian sweet made with puffed rice, paddy or poha and jaggery syrup. The crisp puffed rice, paddy or poha is coated in rich, caramel-like jaggery and shaped into compact balls while warm. It has a light, crunchy texture with a deep jaggery sweetness and…
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…
Salad is a fresh and colorful dish made with a variety of raw or lightly cooked vegetables, fruits, sprouts, herbs, nuts and healthy dressings. They are refreshing, light and nutritious, providing plenty of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. Salads can be served as a healthy starter, side dish, snack or…