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Rava Thosai
Many people's favourite, the rava thosai aka rava dosa is lacy, crispy and quite easy to make. Do not be intimidated by the number of ingredients!
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Sakkarai Pongal
Sakkarai Pongal, Sakkarai Satham or Pongal Soru describes a sweet rich rice usually made for any Hindu auspicious event in Tamil Nadu, mainly by the Tamilians. There are many versions of it – each family or dialect group makes it differently.
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Drumstick Leaves Poriyal
Drumstick leaves aka 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒊 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒊 in Tamil is one great superfood the whole world is paying attention to now.
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Uppuma (Semolina with Vegetables)
Originally from Tamil Nadu, this tasty dish is so wholesome you can eat it as a one-dish meal.
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Kolkata Egg Rolls
If you have been to Kolkata, you will know that these egg rolls are sold practically at every street corner. It is a kind of fast food, very filling and sold in many varieties. Though I am sharing a vegetarian version, the sky is the limit to add any filling of your choice. Home-made Kolkata Egg Rolls are very healthy.
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Coconut Appam
Here is a kitchen tested recipe for appam…….you will never go wrong if you watch the video and follow this recipe here! Watch the IGTV on making of Coconut Appam and Pepper Prawns
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Potato Curry Buns
have your bread and eat your curry – all in one! I baked these tasty buns few days ago. You can fill a bun with any kind of filling. If you are a vegetarian, omit the chicken.
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Idiappam aka String Hoppers
Singaporean and Malaysian children grew up eating puttu mayam with freshly grated coconut and orange or brown sugar. Though in Singapore it is called puttu mayam, it is known as Idiyappam, Noolputtu, Noolappam, Sevai or semige in different parts of India where it is usually served with a curry or sweet coconut milk. I have eaten puttu mayam in Kerala with mashed banana and coconut and it was a delicious gluten-free vegan breakfast. PUTTU MAYAM AKA IDIAPPAM 250g rice flour1 tsp oil1/2 tsp salt400ml boiling water
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Kitchidi Rice
It is said that Kitchidi Rice has a little history behind it. It came about accidentally. It is quite common to have leftover dhal curry and rice and I think someone experimented by mixing the curry and rice together and leaving it for a few hours before eating it.
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Zucchini Pakoras
We can make pakoras with most vegetables. Zucchini and potato are great combinations for pakoras. Serve with a good condiment and you cannot stop eating.
