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 Appam is a thin pancake that is prepared from Rice batter mixed with coconut milk. It is a staple breakfast in Kerala and in Srilanka. What makes it so special is the lacy, thin outer layer and its central layer which is soft and pillowy. The consistency of the batter is really important to achieve this right texture. Normally Raw Rice (pacharisi) is used as main ingredient. I have used Brown Basmati Rice and the story behind is explained below 😉

This is my favorite in festival menu. But this is a tricky dish to prepare too. Initially when I got married I struggled a little to prepare this. But then after started making it more often, now I can say I am kind of good at it. Grinding the urad dal is key in making crispy (outer layer) & sof

My grand mom used to make this chakkarai pongal in an open bronze pot (வெண்கல பானை) on Pongal festival. I bet you can’t match that flavor, outcome and that awesome taste when you pressure cook 🙂 Even today in most of the households in rural areas pongal is prepared in an open pot. The following re

This dish is similar to kuzhi paniyaram. The only difference here is you add Channa Dal & Moong Dal while preparing the batter. In my MIL’s place during Karthigai Dheepam she makes Uppapam & SweetAppam for dinner.The batter has to b

Yesterday was ‘Thiruvadhirai’.It is an auspicious day for Lord Shiva and special prayers are held mostly at all Shiva Temples.The festival is popularly known as ‘Aarudhra Dharshanam’.There are lots of interesting mythological facts and stories on the reason for this particular festival.

In my previous post I would have mentioned that the best combination for ‘Karakuzambu’ is aviyal.Lets now see the preparation of Aviyal. This dish is mostly prepared during tamil festivals like Pongal,Thirvadhirai etc. It is rich in Coconut flauvor and also a healthy dish since it has a mixture