‘I love Sambar Vadai’ does not even scratch the surface to how much I like the sambar vadai. I can’t remember a time when I did not love the urad dal vadas which were more commonly made in our home during festival season. The leftover vadas ( if any ) would turn into sambar vadas […]
My mom visited me for few days recently and I was looking forward to cooking some old favorites with her. Palapzha Halwa was must do. I have such fond memories of Palapazam aka Jackfruit. It was customary in our house to buy at least 2 to 3 whole fruit each summer season, and it was […]
Traditionally during Tamil New Year and Ugadi festivals its customary to make Mangai Pachadi. It is believed to be symbolism of life itself, a perfect balance all 6 flavors
Neer Mor or Spicy buttremilk usually along with Panakam and Kosumbari are offered as neivadyam on the occasion of Rama Navami. Neer Mor is diluted of curd/yogurt with flavorful temper which is served slightly cold as thirst quencher. Neer Mor is similar to Buttremilk/ chaas and is simple and easy to make. It can be enjoyed on any hot afternoons […]
Panakam is one of the important neivadyam items for Ramanavami. This year Ramanavami falls on March 28th 2015. It is customary to make Panakam, Neermor, Kosumbari and Vada for neivedyam. Panakam simple and easy to make drink that is a very good coolant as summer month approaches. This was the coco-cola and pepsi of that […]