That’s when my pantry saviour stepped in: roasted gram, or pottu kadalai, as it’s known in Tamil. This humble, beige-hued ingredient has an unmatched ability to rescue a chutney emergency.

The beauty of roasted gram is that it blends smoothly, adds body to chutneys and keeps them from turning watery making it ideal for sandwich spreads or travel food ...

falling stop motion of roasted or fried bengal gram on a gray textured background, also known as chenna dal or pori or pottu kadalai, healthy indian crispy snack taken from above Royalty-free licenses ...

Soak chickpeas overnight. Drain, then place in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 45 minutes or until chickpeas are tender but still retain their ...

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Clandestine meet with Pottu and Balraj The LTTE triggered a major crisis by stopping the free flow of water from the Mavil-aru anicut. The Mavil-aru crisis gripped the country in the wake of an ...

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Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai is available in many supermarkets across South India and also on online platforms but if you'd like to try making it at home, you can try out Chef Muthu Kumar's recipe: ...

After a five-year wait, Kovilpatti kadalai mittai (chikki or a jaggery with peanuts) has finally got Geographical Indication (GI) tag. GI tags are granted for produce or products originating from ...