Tag Archives: raw rice
Milaga Podi (Dry Chutney Powder)

There are two items that you will definitely find in every South Indian household – curd and milaga podi (dry chutney powder or gun powder as non-Southies call it). Podi IS potent gun powder that can make any food item … Continue reading
Enna Pothi/Sweet Pouches

A fitting follower to Ela Ada, my previous post. The ingredients are the same as ela ada. Just that the proportions are different and they are mixed differently. These are little steamed pouches of a mixture of rice, jaggery, jackfruit … Continue reading
Thiruvathira Kali (Rice halwa)

Thiruvathira Kali, another festival special, the sweet rice halwa, also a kind of dance that women in Kerala perform during the Thiruvathira festival and during Onam. I still remember the kali that my ashalaathu mami (neighbor) used to make. Mami … Continue reading
Tapioca Dosa (Kappa Dosa)

Instant, energy giving dosa packed with carbs. Dosa with a difference! Ingredients: For batter: Raw Rice: 2 cups Grated coconut – one cup Tapioca: 300 gms Salt to taste For dosa: Gingely oil/groundnut oil : 1 tsp Preparation Time: 3 … Continue reading
