Pillayarpatti Modhakam | Karaikudi Mothagam| Vinayaka Chathurthi Recipes

Pillayarpatti Modhakam | Mothagam is a steamed sweet rice dumpling prepared as Prasadam in Vinayakar temples, especially in Pillayarpatti. Pillayarpatti is famous for the rock cut temple and Karpaga Vinayakar is the main deity there.  In Karaikudi, we call these sweetened  balls as modhakam but most of the people refer Poorana Kolukattai aka Stuffed sweet dumplings as modhakam. Whatever it may be, Pillayar likes all varieties of kolukattais; so we can prepare both plain & stuffed kolukattais for forth coming Vinayaka Chathurthi festival. I’ve already posted the recipe for Thengai...

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Pirandai Thogaiyal | Pirandai Chutney| Healthy Chutney Recipes

Pirandai Thogaiyal | Pirandai Chutney is a healthy chutney made with pirandai. Pirandai is a creeper which has amazing health benefits. Pirandai in Tamil is known as Adamant Creeper, Veldt Grape, Devil’s Backbone in English.  This herb is excellent in treating digestion problems. That is why,  tradition is being followed in South Indian Brahmin families to include this thogayal as a “Must-to-do” recipe during some specific occasions on which they make an elaborate menu. It is rich in calcium and hence it is good for treating bone related problems. Now-a-days, pirandai is available...

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Sweet Aval Puttu| Sweetened Poha

Sweet Aval Puttu| Sweetened Poha is a healthy, tasty sweet dish made using rice flakes as main ingredient. It is usually prepared as Neivedyam during Hindu festivals like Krishna Jayanthi, Navaratri, Aadi Velli, etc. The recipe is a simple one with minimum ingredients and even a newbie can make this as it doesn’t warrant much effort.  I’m posting this recipe today as “Sri Krishna Jayanthi|Janmashtami” is going to be celebrated on 5th Sep, 2015. This festival is observed in remembrance of Lord Krishna’s birth. Krishna is fond of aval, butter and other snack items like murukku, seedai,...

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Cauliflower Egg Burji| Cauliflower Egg Stir Fry| Cauliflower Muttai Poriyal

Cauliflower Egg Burji| Cauliflower Egg Stir Fry| Cauliflower Muttai Poriyal is a tasty side dish suitable for rice as well as rotis. Cauliflower & egg is a super combo and both taste delicious in this recipe. This tastes good with sambar, rasam and curd. Here we go for the recipe... Recipe for Cauliflower Egg Burji| Cauliflower Egg Stir Fry| Cauliflower Muttai Poriyal: Cuisine : Indian| South Indian Category: Side Dish Preparation time : 10 Minutes Cooking time : 15 Minutes Serves  – 2-3 Ingredients: Cauliflower Florets – 1 cup Egg – 2 Nos Ginger (finely chopped)...

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