Snacks

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Coconut Cookies

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It had been a while since I’d done any baking, and when I spotted a leftover packet of desiccated coconut in the pantry, I figured

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Peanut Butter Cookies

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Peanut butter is a bit of a pantry staple in our house, and every now and then (especially when I’m bored), I like to get

Munthiri Kothu

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Munthiri Kothu is a nostalgic South Tamil Nadu snack that takes me right back to my childhood Christmases. Though not tied to any particular festival,

Coconut-stuffed Pancakes

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These coconut pancakes have long held a special place in our family’s kitchen. Growing up, my mom would make them for breakfast or as a

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Plantain Banana Bars

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So I ended up, once again, with a whole bunch of plantain bananas that decided to ripen all at the same time – a classic

Athirasam

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Athirasam is a traditional South Indian delicacy made with rice flour and jaggery, known for its rich, warm sweetness and melt-in-the-mouth texture. It was a

Kai Suthu Murukku

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It’s been a while since I dug into my mom’s old cookbook, so I decided to try something special from her festive repertoire: Kai Suthu

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Mango Cupcakes

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So I had a couple of mangoes from Grampa’s (they are the absolute best), and since the boys had already had their share, I wanted

Seepu Palagaram/Seepu Seedai

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Seepu Palagaram is a traditional Tamil snack made with rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar, delicately shaped using a comb or fork for its signature

Jackfruit Chips (Chakka Vathal/Palaapalam Chips)

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Jackfruit chips have been a longtime favorite of mine, one of those snacks that somehow manage to taste like childhood and celebration all at once.