In my introductory post on Dried Neem Flowers I had promised to some recipes. Here is the first one- a spice mix that is extremely good for health. I used: Dried neem flowers – 2 tablespoons Urad dhal – 1/4 cup Channa dal – 2 tablespoons Roasted Sesame seeds- 2 tablespoons Red chillies- 4 [adjust…
Oats – Vallarai Podi
My second dish with oats is a spice mix. It is healthy and yumm and it comes with a story……. A couple of months ago I was chatting with mom and the conversation turned towards my childhood. I recollected how I hated Math [I still do.Its not ‘hate’ now.I can call it an ‘aversion’.But does…
Paruppu Podi | South Indian Lentil Spice Mix
Most of the time,when I am cooking the dishes that I learnt from mom, I have this feeling that it tastes best when she prepares it even though I follow her method. If I tell this, mom is defiantly going to smile and tell me that my cooking is tasty as well.But I can never…
Kothamalli Podi | Coriander -Lentil Spice Mix | Coriander Chutney Powder
Srivalli of Cooking 4 all seasons has chosen My Diverse Kitchen for this months Tried and Tasted,started by Zlamushka ,who passed it on to Lakshmi of Kitchen Chronicles. My diverse kitchen is authored by Aparna and her blog is a treasure trove of recipes,Indian and continental.Her clicks need a special mention.I regularly hop over to…
Kollu Paruppu Podi | Horsegram-Lentil Spice Mix
Yet another delicacy from the Kongu Cuisine is this lentil spice mix with horsegram.For the past couple of months I have been buying horsegram in bulk and using them regularly in every possible way.Then when I was browsing for some variety I came upon this spice mix in Indosungod’s Daily Musings. I love paruppu podi…