Corn idiyappam | Maize flour string hoppers

Corn idiyappam with step by step pictures.

Idiyappam/string hopper is my family favorite recipe. Mostly I prepare this idiyappam for dinner as we can make it more leisurely. You can use any spicy gravy either veg or non-veg to pair up. This string hopper like puttu can be made with all flours. I do have some variety in my blog, check it in the search box. After making yellow corn puttu I decided to make this string hoppers with the flour. You can use only this corn flour or a mix of rice flour with it. I used half cup rice flour.

Madras Mixture | Spicy Mixture | Easy Diwali Snack Recipe

 I love to watch chef Venkatesh Bhut's cooking show in Vijay tv as the method involved and the way he narrates make us feel the simplicity of the recipe.I remember him making this mixture in an episode some very long back.In it he mentioned make this snack when you get time as its so simple, pocket-friendly and make a great snack, yes its all really true.When I did it I got a big bottle full and made a great snack for the evening. Since Diwali is fast nearing and if you still have no clue what snack to make for disturbing do try this simple mixture.

Kara chutney | Hotel style spicy chutney | Onion-tomato chutney

When it comes to side dish for idli/ dosa mostly I prefer easy sambar or coconut chutney or red chutney.But when the breakfast ,idli/dosa , is continous for next following days also I do this kara chutney or tomato chutney. This chutney takes hardly 5 mins to prepare and taste awesome with idli or dosa.With no further delay let's see how make make this yummiest kara chutney.

Narthangai pachadi | Citron pachadi ( video recipe)

 

Narthangai pachadi with step by step picture and video.

Narthangai pachadi is one recipe which I learnt from my in-law people. I was amazed by the taste when they make. This pachdi take place in the menu of all vegetarian meals during functions. Since this pachadi is a mix of all tastes i love it.Last month when my co-sister visited us she bought two citron and made this for us. I just shot pictures .

Let us see how to make this.

Elai appam/Adai | Kerala Delicacies

I brought two banana leaves made vadam ( recipe soon )using one and was left with one ,was wandering what to do ended up make this appam.This calls for jack fruit jam/preserve since i did not have that made my own.

Kalkandu Pongal | Sugar Rock Candy Milk Pongal | Paal Sadam

Happy Pongal.

Another pongal recipe to add to my pongal collection which is made using rock candy/ kalkandu.Here I have used diamond-shaped candy which is available in all stores.Here I used a mix of water and milk to cook the rice and hence my pongal was so rich and yummy.Do give a try this year this kalkandu pongal and enjoy with your family.