Pasiparuppu Vella Payasam / Indian Pudding with Lentils and Jaggery

Posted by aishcooks on October 14, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Pasiparuppu Vella Payasam / Indian Pudding with Lentils and Jaggery Navaratri season is here… well, even if you are not going to be observing fasts or doing poojas every one of the 10 days of this festival, it sure does set the mood for the holiday season. Festive season is in full swing in most … Continue reading →

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Sweet Kozhukattai / Vella Kozhukattai Recipe / Ganesh Chaturti Special

Posted by aishcooks on September 18, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Sweet Kozhukattai / Vella Kozhukattai ~ Sweet dumplings of rice-flour filled with coconut, jaggery and other goodies. Lord Ganesha sure knew a thing or two about good food. His favorite dish is this sweet dumpling made with steamed rice, called Kozhukattai – also known by these other names: Kozhakkattai, Vella (jaggery) Kozhukattai, Modak, Kadubu, Kudumu, … Continue reading →

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