Sakkarai Pongal in Brass Pot/Traditional Sakkarai Pongal/Sakkarai Pongal in a Pot/Sweet Pongal in a Pot/Sakkarai Pongal for Harvest Festival with Video in English & Tamil

 Sarkkarai Pongal/Sweet Pongal with jaggery is an authentic and traditional dish prepared on special Pooja days and special occasions. This Sarkkarai Pongal is the traditional Pongal made in brass pot especially for Pongal/Harvest festival. Do check out other interesting Pongal recipes here and All about Pongal Festival & Pongal Menu here.

Here’s how to make Sakkarai Pongal in a Pot with step by step photos & Video...

Sweet Aval Recipe/Inippu Aval Recipe/Sweet Aval with Jaggery/Vella Aval/Sweet Poha Recipe with Jaggery/Flattened Rice/Beaten Rice Sweet Recipe - Krishna Jayanthi Special

Sweet Aval/Inippu Aval is a very healthy and easy snack that can be made in jiffy and served with fresh grated coconut. Sweet Aval is made with Poha/flattened Rice, jaggery, grated coconut and cardamom. This is a traditional sweet is made during Krishna Jaryanthi/Gokulashtami and offered as neivedhyam for Lord Krishna. This sweet poha is a super delicious and healthy evening snack and it can also be served as breakfast to keep the day going. Do try out this delicious Sweet Aval and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Aval Recipes here and Gokulashtami/Krishna JayanthiRecipes here.

Here’s how to make Sweet Aval Recipe with step by step photos…

Paal Payasam Recipe/Milk Payasam/Paal Payasam With Rice/Rice Payasam Recipe/Arisi Payasam/South Indian Style Paal Payasam/Krishna Jayanthi -Festival & Neivedhyam Special Payasam/How to make Paal Payasam with step by step photos & Video

Paal Payasam/Milk Payasam is a traditional and authentic payasam made in South India on Festival days as offerings to gods or on special occasions and celebrations. Paal Payasam is a rich rice pudding made by simmering rice in milk and sugar slowly until it reaches thick and creamy consistency. Paal Payasam is totally an irresistible and tempting payasam which you all must try. Do try it out friends and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Payasam Recipes here and Diwali Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Paal Payasam with step by step photos and Video…

Arisi Thengai Payasam Recipe/Thengai Arisi Payasam/Coconut Payasam/Coconut Kheer with step by step photos/How to make Arisi Thengai Payasam/தேங்காய் அரிசி பாயசம் செய்வது எப்படி –Tamil New Year Special Recipe

Arisi Thengai Payasam is a special traditional payasam made for special occasions, festivals and as neivedhyam[special offering for god] for pooja. Arisi Thengai Payasam as the name implies is made with perfect blend of coconut, rice and Jaggery/vellam. I made this Arisi Thengai Payasam for this Tamil New Year and thought of sharing it with you all. Do try out this rich and divine payasam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other Tamil NewYear Recipes here and other Payasam Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Arisi Thengai Payasam with step by step photos…

Kadalai Paruppu Payasam/Chana Dal Payasam/Bengal Gram Dal Payasam

Kadalai Paruppu Payasam is yet another popular payasam variety made during festivals, pooja days for neivedhyam or also served as simple healthy dessert for family get- togethers and functions. It is a very simple, elegant and healthy payasam made with chana dal/kadalai paruppu, jaggery and coconut milk. Do try out this kadalai paruppu payasam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out moong dal payasam, arisi paruppu payasam and other interesting payasam varieties here.

Here’s how to make Kadalai Paruppu Payasam with step by step photos…

Pori Arisi Urundai/Arisi Urundai With Jaggery – Sweet Rice Balls with Jaggery

Pori Arisi Urundai is a Sweet Rice Balls made with either idli rice or parboiled rice/puzhungal arisi and jaggery. This pori arisi urundai is usually made on fasting days especially in the month of Puratasi and offered as neivedhyam for Lord Balaji. This pori arisi urundai is a very healthy recipe, it can also be made as evening snacks for kids. Do try out this healthy and tempting Pori Arisi Urundai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Ladoos/Urundai and other sweet varieties here.

Here’s how to make Pori Arisi Urundai with step by step photos…

Instant Wheat Flour Appam/Sweet Wheat Appam/Sweet Godhumai Maavu Appam – How to Make Godhumai Maavu Appam with Appam Pan

Wheat Appam is a sweet dish that can be made easily with very little time. This Sweet Appam can be made as neivedhyam for Vinayaka Chathurthi, Krishna Jayanthi, Sathya Naraya Poojai or for any special occasions or just as evening snacks for kids. Do try out this Instant wheat flour appam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out Instant Sweet Rava Appam I have posted earlier here.

Here’s how to make Instant Wheat Flour Appam with step by step photos…

Badhushah Recipe/Badusha Recipe/Balushahi Recipes – How to make Badhushah

 Badushah is a traditional Indian sweet dessert recipe made with all-purpose flour/Maida, deep fried in ghee/oil and soaked in warm sugar syrup. This Indian doughnut is flaky, puffy, golden colored sweet is popularly called as Badhushah is the South and Balushahi in the North. Making Badhushah is very easy and can be done in no time and enjoyed during festival seasons. Do try out this amazing Badhushah recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Bahdushah with step by step photos…

7 Cup Burfi/Seven Cup Burfi – Easy Diwali Sweet/Sweet for Special Occasions or Neivedhyam

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Today, I am going to share a very easy, extremely tasty 7 Cup Burfi which I made for this Diwali. The name 7 Cup Burfi is just an easy way to remember, that all ingredients are each one cup except sugar alone being 3 cups. But I feel 3 cups of sugar is way too sweet, so I have used only 2 ½ cups, sometimes I add only 2 cups. Though I have made this several times, I was unable to share it with you all, so this time I made sure I click some pictures and share it with you all. It is one such recipe, that even the beginners can try because it does not involve in making the single string sugar syrup etc.  Any way friends, do try out this delectable, tempting and mouthwatering 7 cup burfi and post your comments here. Meanwhile, do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets andDiwali Snacks here and enjoy. Have a wonderful and safe Diwali.

Here’s how to make 7 Cup Burfi with step by step photos…

Ullundhu Murukku/Ullutham Paruppu Murukku/Urad Dal Murukku – Easy Diwali Snacks/Deepawali Special Murukku

Today, Iam going to share a very interesting Murukku variety – Ullundhu Murukku with a twist, yet crunchy, tasty, tempting and melts in your mouth. I have already posted the original version of Murukkumade with Urad dal flour, but this one is made by cooking the urad dal and then adding it to the flour. Do try out this irresistible Ullundhu Murukku and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Diwali Snacks andDiwali Sweets here.

Here's how to make Ullundhu Murukku with step by step photos...

Garlic KaraSev/Poondu Kara Sev/Kaara Sev –Easy Diwali Snacks

Garlic KaraSev/Poondu KaraSev is a delectable, spicy, crunchy and flavourful evening snack made with besan flour and rice flour. With Diwali coming up in another few days, I thought of sharing with you all my favourite and tempting Garlic Kara Sev. Do try out this Garlic Kara sev and also the Kara Sev which I have posted earlier and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Garlic/Poondu Kara Sev with step by step photos…

Aloo Bhujiya/Potato Bhujiya/Aloo Ki Bhujia/Namkeen Bhujia –Diwali Snacks/Easy Diwali Snacks

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Today, I am going to share a very easy, simple, spicy savoury snack – Aloo Bhujia/Potato Sev. It is a perfect and tempting tea time snack that can be made in a jiffy and served with a cup of tea. Aloo Bhujia/Potato Sev is made with perfect blend of spices mixed with gram flour and potatoes. Do try out this tempting Aloo Bhujia and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interest Diwali Snacks and DiwaliSweets here.

Here’s how to make Aloo Bhujia/Potato Bhujia with step by step photos…

Makhana Kheer/Phool Makhana Kheer/Lotus Seeds Kheer/Foxnuts Kheer

Today, I am going to share a very interesting Makhana Kheer which is a very popular kheer in Northern India. Makahana/Phool Makhana/Lotus seeds are very nutritious having high content of protein, minerals and fiber.  Makhana are low in calories, gluten-free and are packed with protein. Consuming Makhanan helps in preventing inflammation and ageing due to the presence of a natural flavoroids.So, it’s good to include these healthy Makhana in our diet, which is an excellent and a healthy snack as well. Makhana Kheer is prepared in North India during the festivals and is also consumed during fasting days. For now check out this tempting Makhana Kheer and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other delicious Payasam/Kheer varieties here and check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Makhana Kheer with step by step photos…

Ragi Murukku/Kezhvaragu Maavu Murukku/Finger Millet Murukku/Diwali Special Ragi Murukku/Krishna Jayanthi Special Ragi Murukku

Today, I am going to share a very healthy, tasty and crunchy Murukku made with Ragi Flour – Ragi Murukku. Introducing different types of millets in our snacks like murukku makes it healthy and provides the required nutrients for us. I have posted other interesting and healthy Ragi recipes earlier, do check out the link. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Sirudhaniya Recipes/MilletRecipes also. Try out this super delicious Ragi Murukku/Kezhvaragu murukku and post your comments here. Check out other interesting Diwali snacks and sweets in the link.

Here’s how to make Ragi Murukku with step by step photos…

Ribbon Pakoda/Ribbon Karasev –Method 3 -Krishna Jayanthi/Gokulashtami Special/Diwali Special Snacks/Easy Diwali Snacks/Easy Tea time Snacks

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Today, I am going to share the third version of Ribbon Pakoda/Karasev or Ola Karasev, I made for Krishna Jayanthi. Do check out the Ribbon Pakoda -1 and Ribbon Pakoda -2 which I have posted earlier. You can make this easy Ribbon Kara sev in about 30 minutes and serve it as evening snacks or you can make it for special occasions like Krishna Jayanthi, Diwali etc. Do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Snacks here in this link. Meanwhile try out this delicious, crunchy and tasty Ribbon Karasev and post your comments.

Here's how to make Ribbon Pakoda with step by step photos...

Pori Urundai/Puffed Rice Balls with Jaggery/Kaarthigai Pori Urundai

Pori Urundai/Puffed Rice Ball is a traditional and brings back nostalgic memories for everyone. We prepare Pori Urundai for Karthigai Deepam along with ParuppuPaayasam and Appam for neivedhyam. Not only for neivedhyam, it is a wonderful healthy and an easy evening snack for kids and adults. Do try out this lovely and healthy Pori Urundai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other tempting Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Pori Urundai with step by step photos…

Coconut Laddoo with Condensed Milk/Coconut Balls Recipe with Milkmaid/Coconut Laddoo Recipe/Nariyal Ladoo/Thengaai Ladoo/Ladoo in less than 10 min – Diwali Special Sweet

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For this Diwali, if you are really running out of time, but still want to shower your love to your family and friends with an easy and quick sweet, then you have landed on the right page. Yes, you can make coconut laddoo in less than 10 minutes and surprise your family and friends. All you need is just three ingredients to make this laddoo, coconut, condensed milk and cardamom powder. Do try out this lovely and mouthwatering Coconut Laddoo and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other easy and interesting Diwali Sweets andSnacks here.  Other laddoo varieties that might of your interest...

Boondhi Laddoo
Peanut Laddoo/Groundnut Laddoo
Aval Laddoo/Poha Laddoo
Besan Laddoo/Gram Flour Laddoo
Ellu Urundai/Sesame Seeds Laddoo
Rava Laddoo/Sooji Laddoo
Pottukadalai Laddoo/Maa Laddoo/Roasted Gram Laddoo
Ragi Laddoo
Coconut Ladoo/Thengai Ladoo

Here’s how to make Coconut Laddoo with step by step photos…

Butter Murukku/Easy Diwali Snacks/Krishna Jayanthi Special

Butter murukku is one of the easiest murukku that can be made in no time . Butter Murukkus are very light, crunchy and have wonderful flavor of butter which just melts in your mouth. They are made during special pooja days like Krishna Jayanthi or Diwali and is also an excellent tea time snacks. Butter Murukku is my families all time favourite. Do try out this fool proof Butter Murukku recipe and post your feed back here. Meanwhile do check out other Diwali/Teatime Snacks/Murukku Varieties and have a great day.

Here’s how to make Butter Murukku with step by step photos…

Peanut Laddu/Groundnut Ladoo/Kadalai Urundai/How to make Peanut Laddu

Hello friends,

Earlier today, I posted a very healthy Peanut ChaatSalad, and now I am going to share a very easy, healthy and easy to make Peanut Laddu. Peanut laddu is made with just three ingredients – peanuts, jaggery and elachi. These laddus are very soft and melts in your mouth. My kids love these laddus, so I pack it for snacks to school. These laddus give them lot of energy to play and is loaded with iron and other nutrients like protein, vitamin E, B1, B3, folate, biotin, phosphorus, manganese, copper etc. Any way friends do try out this healthy peanut laddu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting laddu varieties here.

Here’s how to make Peanut Laddu with step by step photos…

Thattai Recipe /How to Make Thattai/Diwali Special

Thattai is a crispy and crunchy snack that is very addictive and one of my favorite savories. Thattai is usually made during Diwali ,Krishna Jayanthi and other festive occasions. Now that Diwali is fast approaching, I thought of sharing with you all, this  foolproof, authentic and traditional recipe. Do try it out friends and post your comments here. Meanwhile, do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Diwali Snack varieties here.

Here’s how to make Thattai with step by step photos…