Sweet Snacks

What is Pongal? Pongal is sweet rice dish typically made on Thai Pongal, Tamil New Year, and Charthuthi. Thai Pongal is a holiday in January (Thai) that celebrates the start of January (according to the Tamil calendar), and shows gratitude to the sun for the …

Kozhukattai is a sweet snack I eat usually once a year. Growing up, my mom made this with aadi kool to celebrate the start of July (Aadi Pirappu). Kozhukatti is the essentially same as a mothaham except in the shape. Kozhukattai is also made to …

Rava laddu is an easy to make snack that you can find at celebrations like birthdays, weddings, holidays, etc. The primary ingredient is semolina, a grain rich in fiber and nutrients. The sugar makes this less healthy, but try to reduce the sugar content as …

Rasavalli Kilangu is a sweet snack/dessert made using purple yam. It has a beautiful color and a light smell that you will notice when boiling the kilangu. This is one of my most favorite desserts. My mother made it for me often growing up and …

Kurakkan roti is a very simple snack to make with only 5 ingredients needed. Ragi Flour is known for its health benefits; it is high in calcium, fiber, protein, and antioxidants.

Aval is a sweet snack made of 3 simple ingredients: poha, coconut, and jaggery. We make this regularly for religious occasions (Navaratri). Poha is made by parboiling, rolling, flatting, and then drying rice. Poha is rich in carbohydrates, fiber, and iron. Similar to red rice …

Payasam is a light, sweet dessert to enjoy after a meal or for holidays/celebrations. Take a look at a video here if the visual is useful.

Aadi (July) Kool is made on the first day of July on the Tamil calendar. It’s typically celebrated by making kool and kozhukattai, serving it to the Gods, and then eating it with the family. Depending on how you prefer your kool, you can add …

After eating the flesh of the jackfruit, make a delicious snack from the seeds! Take a look at a video here if the visual is useful.

A coconut and sugar filled snack with a thin outer layer to enjoy with afternoon tea.