Usually we prepare this when we have some guests at home for lunch or during festivals/functions.A mug[cup is not enough for me :)] of hot coffee and these snacks are absolute heaven on cold rainy evenings. You need to soak these for 2-3 hours: Toor dhal-1 cup Gram dhal – 2 teaspoons Red chillies –…
A simple protein packed snack. You need:Gram dhal/Kadalai paruppu – 1 cupGrated coconut – 5 teaspoonsGreen chillies ,slit – 2Salt to tasteFor seasoning:Mustard – 1 teaspoonJeera – 1 teaspoonUrad dhal- 1/2 teaspoonCurry leaves- a fewOil – 1 tablespoon Pressure cook the gram dhal till done.Don’t add too much water /steam for too long as the…
This recipe is from my mom,very easy to prepare You need: Coconut – 1 cup Jaggery,powdered-1/2 cup Coconut milk – 2 cups[thick] Cardamom powdered- a pinch[Optional] Roasted cashews and raisins to garnish 1.Grind the coconut and jaggery without adding water to a fine paste.If required add a little milk/water while grinding. 2.In a pan,pour in…
Coconut water is not to be confused for coconut milk.Though a little time consuming,the dish prepared with coconut milk is worth all the effort.The rich taste is from the high oil and sugar content of the coconut.Two varieties of coconut milk is extracted – the thick and thin varieties. First,soak grated coconut in hot water…
Processed rice flour adds flavour to the snacks and can be done at home.It give glossiness to snacks like kozhukattai, Cheedai, murukku and adds to the taste and crispness of fried snacks. The only disadvantage is that this flour cannot be prepared in advance and stored.It is to be prepared on the day or the…
