Kuzhi Paniyaram(Sweet)

Posted by shriya on Nov 18, 2011 in Appetizers, Desserts, Indian Festival | 3 comments

Kuzhi Paniyaram is one of the most popular South Indian festival delicacies. I still remember those childhood days my mother used to make...

Cranberry and Orange Relish

Posted by shriya on Nov 15, 2011 in Sauce, Thanksgiving Recipes | 4 comments

Thanksgiving turkey is not delicious without cranberry sauce. It is a must have with any Thanksgiving meal. It is one of the easiest...

Diwali Savory Spicy Boondi ( Kara Boondi )

Posted by arthi on Oct 20, 2011 in Appetizers, Featured, Snacks | 4 comments

Spicy Boondi is another simple savory which we make for Diwali. In India we generally make so many sweets and savories and we will give to...

Oma Podi / Sev

Posted by arthi on Oct 18, 2011 in Appetizers, Featured, Snacks | 5 comments

Oma podi or Sev is one of the most popular snacks of India. Sev is my favorite snack with tea and it is also used in chaats. This crispy...

Chickpeas Sundal / Kondai Kadalai Sundal

Posted by arthi on Oct 6, 2011 in Appetizers, Featured, Indian Festival, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 8 comments

Navarathri is a festival that is celebrated for nine days. In this festival we will arrange different idols on steps called Golu. On...

Masala Vada – Spicy Lentil Dumplings

Posted by shriya on Mar 22, 2010 in Appetizers, Best of ST, Breakfast Menu, Featured | 20 comments

I was wondering what to cook on saturday because I felt like eating some spicy snack with hot tea. I soaked some chana dal to make some...

Indian Diwali Snack Murukku (Chakali) Recipe

Posted by shriya on Oct 1, 2009 in Appetizers, Best of ST, Featured | 20 comments

Murukku is one of the most popular snacks in South India and it is even more popular at Deepavali (aka Diwali) festival time. It has been...