Munthiri Kothu
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
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
Plantain Banana Bars
So I ended up, once again, with a whole bunch of plantain bananas that decided to ripen all at the same time – a classic
Kai Suthu Murukku
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
Mango Cupcakes
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
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)
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.


