Recent Recipes

Sweets

Badam Halwa

Badam Halwa is a rich almond dessert made by cooking coarse almond paste with sugar until it leaves the pan, then finishing with ghee, saffron, and cardamom for a thick, flowing halwa.

Kuzhambu

Puzhi Kuzhambu

Puzhi Kuzhambu is a tangy, tamarind‑based South Indian gravy (kuzhambu) that is often served with hot steamed rice. It is particularly popular in Tamil Nadu.

Kuzhambu

Mochai Kottai Kuzhambu

Mochai Kottai Kuzhambu is a tangy tamarind gravy simmered with pressure-cooked mochai kottai, sambar powder, and turmeric, finished with a coconut paste. Temper with mustard, curry leaves, and onion.

Sweets

Caramel Payasam

Caramel Payasam is a rich, creamy dessert made by blending caramelized sugar into boiled milk, then thickening with rawa or rice flour. Finished with ghee-fried cashews, it’s best served hot.

Gravies

Pineapple Gojju

Pineapple Gojju blends tender cooked pineapple with tangy tamarind water and sweet jaggery, then thickens with a fragrant roasted spice-coconut powder. Finish with a mustard-jeera-curry leaf tempering.

Soups

Watermelon Cold Soup

Watermelon Cold Soup blends pureed watermelon with curd, ginger, and mint, finished with lemon, salt, and pepper. Chill 30 minutes, then garnish with watermelon, chopped sambar onion, and mint.