Some snacks go beyond taste — they become a feeling. They remind you of slow, comforting weekends brunches or tea time, the clink of steel tumblers, and the stories and laughter shared with family. For me, Uzhunnu Vada is one of those nostalgic dish. Amma always made it for tea time on weekends. She’d serve […]
When it comes to South Indian snacks, Parippu Vada holds a special place in every food lover’s heart. These golden-brown lentil fritters are a quintessential part of Kerala’s culinary landscape and are often enjoyed with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Crispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside, it is famous snack […]
Rainy days call for something warm, crispy, and utterly satisfying. When the weather turned gloomy today, my family craved a comforting snack to pair with steaming cups of tea. And what better choice than Cauliflower Pakodas, or fritters, made from a fresh head of cauliflower I had picked up at the local market? Everyone loved […]
Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite childhood snacks—Aval Vilayichathu, flattened rice flakes mixed in jaggery syrup. Growing up, this sweet snack was a big part of our holidays. All of us cousins would gather together in one of our homes to spend the holidays. My mom or aunts would prepare this for evening tea […]
Unniappam, small sweet rice dumplings, is a popular snack and dessert in Kerala. Though its exact origin remains unclear, many believe Unniappam originated as a religious offering, or prasadam, in temples. Cooks prepare it using rice flour, jaggery (unrefined sugar), ripe bananas, and fry it in a mix of oil and ghee. The optional addition […]