Butter Murukku

Cooks in: 40 Minutes Serves: 2 People

Diwali is fast approaching and I am sharing another murukku variety. Traditionally sweets and savouries are prepared at home for this festival. This practice ensured that the family gets unadulterated goodies. I have shared many varieties of sweets and savouries already. Please check the festival section for more varieties. Adding this recipe to the kitty! 

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Polla Vadai

Cooks in: 40 Minutes Serves: 2 People

Polla Vadai is a delicacy of a village called Nurani in Palakkad, Kerala. It is something like a cross between a thattai and a vadai! It puffs up like a mini poori and very popular among Palakkad Iyers. My friend Jayshree Iyer shared the recipe with rice flour.  I used multi millet flour and it turned out delicious. A simple and tasty vadas which stay crisp for a day! 

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Kambu Puttu with Palm Sugar

Cooks in: 20 Minutes Serves: 2 People

Puttu is a breakfast delicacy generally made in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is made using processed rice flour. I have already shared jowar puttu with jaggery. Palm sugar is a sweetener made from the sap present in the buds of the palm tree. It is unrefined and rich in vitamins and minerals. Its low glycemic index makes it diabetic friendly. Millet puttu flour is available in Khadi Outlets.

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