Thiruvadirai (Arudhra Darsinam) is a festival for Lord Shiva and falls on the day of Thiruvadirai star in Marghazhi Masam (Tamil month). Thiruvathirai Kali is prepared especially for this occasion. Ingredients: Raw rice – 1 cup Jaggery – 1 & 1/2 cup Grated coconut -1/2 cup Ghee/Clarified butter – 2 tbsp Cardamom Powder – 1/4 tsp Few…
YumPori Urundai Recipe
Pori urundai is a popular snack made with jaggery and puffed rice. It is crispy, crunchy and addictive! It is made for festivals like Karthikai deepam too. I just love to eat it as a snack. You can easily store this snack for a long time. I have created a short cooking video which will…
YumVella Aval Recipe
Vella aval is a traditional sweet from South India. This is mainly made with beaten rice and jaggery. It is specially made for festivals or auspicious occasions as an offering for God. Aval is Lord Krishna’s favorite. So, we make it for Krishna jayanthi. You can also try Aval ladoo from my blog. So, sharing…
YumNei appam / sweet paniyaram
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated for Lord Krishna’s birth. One of the popular dishes which is prepared in South India is Nei appam which is mainly made out of rice and jaggery. This is a recipe which has given by my mother to me. How I miss her nowadays. My passion for food started…
YumThengai Poorna Kozhukattai Recipe
Vara Lakshmi Nombu is a very popular festival in India for which we make both sweet and savory Kozhukattai. This festival is mainly performed by women in South India for the welfare of their families. Kozhukattai is also made for Ganesh Chaturthi for Lord Ganesha. I’m going to share the recipe for Thengai Poorna kozhukattai which…
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