MultiPurpose Garam Masala Powder

Hi all 🙂 Here is a version of a Garam Masala Powder that I make and store which I use it for almost all spicy and Masala recipes. This is my Briyani Masala and I use it for all North Indian dishes that I make like Paneer Butter Masala, Pav Bhaji, Channa Masala, Peas Masala,…

KarupuKavuni Aadi Koozh / Kummayam

Yayyy… It’s our 250th post here and the best thing is, it is on Aadi Pathinettu / Aadi Perukku (the 18th day of Tamizh Month Aadi) which is supposed to multiply our happiness, prosperity, and success by worshipping Goddess Durga. It is a festival to worship Water as god as our entire life on earth…

KarupuKavuni KaliKanji Dosa / Kali Kindina Dosa

Another No ferment Dosa recipe using the KarupuKavuni rice which is my personal favorite, KaliKanji Dosa / Kali Kindina Dosa. I make this with normal Raw Rice but this time as a part of this KarupuKavuni Series. You can use normal Raw Rice instead of the heirloom variety I have used. It can be paired…

Vengaya Kosu – Chettinad Special

Hi all 🙂 Here is another delicacy from Chettinad Cuisine, Vengaya Kosu, which is a great accompaniment for Idly, Dosa, Appam, and Idiyappam. It is very easy to prepare and flavorful side dish. It is a type of Kuruma that we make with Coconut Masala paste and has a mild sweeter taste due to onion….

Kalyana Murungai Adai

Hi all 🙂 For this week’s Organic Kitchen, it is another medicinal recipe using Mullu Murungai / Kalyana Murungai Leaves. I had earlier shared Vadai Recipe which is popular in Madurai. This Adai recipe is the medicine for Cold and Persistent cough and Grandma and Mom always make this for us when we were children…

Pagarkai Pitlai

Hi all 🙂 It’s been a long-pending recipe from my list to be added here, Pagarkai / Pavakai Pitali, the unique Kuzhambu recipe using Bittergourd. Personally, I prefer and particular about making this with Baby Bitter gourd (Midhi Pavakai) as it tastes the best for this recipe. Whenever I get hold of Baby Bittergourd, only…

Thuduvalai Poo Payasam

Hello dear, all 🙂 Here is an interesting and medicinal kheer recipe that I am sharing for this week’s Organic Kitchen using Thuduvalai Flowers from home garden. Thuduvalai flowers are highly beneficial for eyes, hair growth, heart, and lung health. A tasty blend using Thuduvalai flowers and KarupuKavuni rice an heirloom rice variety, and nuts….

Betel Vine Masala Brown Rice / Vetrilai Sadham

Betel Vine / Betel Leaves / Paan has unmatched medicinal properties and it is used in many ayurvedic preparations. It is proven to have curative and healing properties. It is rich in Vitamin C, Niacin, Thiamine and riboflavin. It is also an excellent source of Calcium. It contains an essential oil that has antiseptic properties….

Karkidaka Oushadha Kanji / Marunnu Kanji

Karkidaka Oushadha Kanji / Marunnu Kanji is a herbal porridge recipe of Kerala that is taken during the Karkidakam Month of Malayalam Calendar (July-August), where the monsoons are in full swing. Monsoons always bring in some seasonal flu, cold and other ailments. To keep ourselves protected from monsoon fevers and keep our body rejuvenated this…

Potato Brinjal Chutney – Chettinad Special

Hi all 🙂 Here’s an interesting recipe to my Lispsmacking Chutney Series, a delicacy from Chettinad which has my simple twist of Garlic and Coriander Seeds added to enhance the flavor. Most of the Chettinad Recipes make use of these two veggies combo. A Spicy chutney that goes well with Idly, Dosa, and even this…