Paddu or Rice appe is a common breakfast item in South India. They are small round crispy balls which are made up of rice and dal and are quite healthy and easy to prepare. This is my sisters recipe for traditional Paddu or Rice Appe. It tastes best with coconut coriander chutney. I made it for […]
Sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal)
Sweet Pongal ( Sakkarai Pongal) is the dish associated with the harvest festival Pongal in Tamil Nadu. In many temples, sweet pongal is given as Prasadham. It is very easy to make and gets ready quite quickly. This recipe is a part of my new recipe series which I call ‘Flavors of India’ wherein I […]
Set Dosa
Set dosa is a very easy dosa recipe which serves as an excellent healthy breakfast item. It is a popular breakfast in Karnataka. It is called as Set Dosa because it is generally served in a set of 3 dosas per serving. These dosas are usually served with coconut chutney or sambar. Everyone in my […]
Rice Soup or Chawal Ka Pani
Rice Soup is one of the most ideal first foods for babies and is very easy to make. It is very light on the tummy and nutritious too. For both my kids, I have started with rice soup or chawal ka pani as the first food once they turned 6 months old. My younger one […]
Hot and Sour Idli
Tired of eating the regular idlis? Here is something different for you…tanginess brought about by tamarind, spice added by the red chillies and sweetness added by the jaggery. A little sweet, a little sour and a little spicy…presenting Hot and Sour Idli 🙂 My daughter loves south Indian snacks. May it be idlis, dosa or […]
Dosa or Sada Dosa Recipe
Dosa is a staple dish of South Indian states and very popular in other parts of the country too. It is rich in carbohydrates and proteins and the fermentation process is known to increase the vitamin B and vitamin C content as well. Since my daughter loves all South Indian snacks, I keep experimenting a […]
