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I am Suguna Vinodh. They call me Kannamma at my home. I spent most of my childhood and college years in a small humble town in Coimbatore called Pappanaicken Palayam. My dad taught me how to cook. He had a job that involved lot of traveling. So whenever he was home, he would cook something exotic now and then. He would sit down on the floor with his cutting board and an old rustic iron knife and start chopping away. I would sit next to him and watch him in awe as to how nicely and precisely one can cut onions. I first started sauteing things for him in the kitchen. I loved to cook. I loved to eat. That’s how it all started.

After graduating, I worked in the banking industry for almost a decade. I took a break after my son was born and I never wanted to return to working a 9-6 job again. We lived for a good time in the USA and that is when I fell in love with baking. I wanted to bake for a living. I apprenticed at a lovely bakery in San Diego for some time. Its hard work, its fun and it smells so good throughout the day.

We moved back to India in 2014. After a couple of years in Bangalore, we moved to Hong Kong in 2016. After an year in Hong Kong, we have relocated to Bangalore.

I currently live with my husband Vinodh and son Vedant in Bangalore. I love to cook with fresh and seasonal ingredients. I am an ardent fan of Julia child and Jacques Pepin. I started this blog to record all our fantastic food adventures. The pleasures of the table are one of the most divine and highest ranked of them all. I fell in love with Julia child watching her shows in PBS. Picked up baking seriously and I am very passionate about all things baked.

“There are only four great arts: music, painting, sculpture, and ornamental pastry- architecture being perhaps the least banal derivative of the latter.”

– Julia Child – My life in France

Hope you like the recipes you find here. I will be thrilled to hear from you. Let me know if you like the recipes.

HAPPY COOKING!

Comments

  1. Chandru says

    January 21, 2021 at 10:22 pm

    Hello Suguna,

    Belated wishes for New year and Pongal!!

    It’s nice to read about you on this page.

    I must say that I and my grandmom really love watching your show ‘local flavours’ on travelxp Tamizh. It telecasts old episodes. Would love to see you more on cookery shows, regardless of any channel.

    So, please let us know if you’re on any cookery shows

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      January 22, 2021 at 1:26 am

      Thank you so much. A big hi to grandmom. It means a lot to me.

      Reply
  2. Suganya says

    October 30, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    Hi Suguna,

    I’m a big fan of your blog. You have no idea how much you have helped me. I was born and brought up in a vegetarian family and married a hard-core non-vegetarian. I didn’t know anything about basic cooking, leave alone non-veg. But I truly fell in love with some recipes and have repeatedly used them and have won a lot of praise (Sorry I never admitted, I used your recipes ;-), will remember to give you credit the next time your dish is praised). My whole family loves your mutton chops recipe. Thank you and keep inspiring us!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 31, 2020 at 11:19 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. V.SELVARAJ says

    October 7, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    Hello Madam, I am one of your ardent fans watching your videos on cookery in travelxp tamil channel. Both myself and my wife very much appreciate your presentations of innumerable recipes. Happy to know that you are presently staying in Bangalore, Hope to meet sometime after this corona time. Thank you for all your efforts. God Bless you. Best wishes for a very bright future ahead.

    We also like your tamil accent and your pronounciation of tamil words such as puli kozhambu, vachi vachi etc.,( Sorry in lighter vein).

    Thanking you.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 8, 2020 at 12:05 am

      Thank you so much sir. 🙂

      Reply
    • HJay says

      October 28, 2020 at 5:03 am

      I can’t tell you how brilliant your blog is! Excellent stories, excellent dishes; excellent instructions, excellent photos!!! Well done!!! And thanks!!!

      Reply
      • Suguna Vinodh says

        October 31, 2020 at 11:24 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
  4. Marimuthu says

    September 8, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    Hi Suguna,
    I searched google found http://www.kannammacooks.com as 1st answer
    https://www.google.com/search?q=sukku+malli+kapi&rlz=1C1GCEB_enIN849IN849&oq=sukku+malli+kapi&aqs=chrome.0.69i59.8573j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

    I will explore recipes one by one.
    Nice job. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      September 11, 2020 at 10:55 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. Anitha says

    August 9, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    Hi Suguna,
    Your recipes are awesome and typical compared to other cooking sites… Your recipes never put me down in front of my family 😃.. Thanks and continue !!!!
    Thanks,
    Anitha

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      August 9, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      Thank you Anitha. Means a lot.

      Reply
  6. vishal singh says

    July 30, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    your website is amazing, such a variety of south indian dishes…omg….i was making a research paper on Tamil nadu food and you page really helped.
    do you have a instagram account ?

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      July 30, 2020 at 11:12 pm

      Thank you Vishal.
      Do check
      https://www.instagram.com/kannammacooks/

      Reply
  7. Anu says

    June 28, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    Hello Kannamma,

    (looks like English is the medium used for comments…but I would like to use Tanglish!!)

    Sema dhool Kannamaa,

    naan oru rendu moonu recipes unga site la irundhu senjirukken, comments post pannina nyaabagamum irukku. innikki did the madurai style salna and when browsing for fish recipes, came across the air fryer version!!! Have got tilapia at home and made the marinade and they are in the fridge now! Will post in fb and tag your blog 🙂 Thanks so much for the efforts you put in…to have pictures of each step and then a consolidated recipe version. Next in line is the bread omelette…
    Once again, ungal thaarumaar recipegalukku romba nandri Kannamaa! samayal kalai valara ungalin muyarchigal inidhe thodara en vaazhthugal!!!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 28, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Thank you so much Anu.

      Reply
  8. Nithiyanandam A says

    June 24, 2020 at 12:44 am

    Dear Madam…
    Today I stumbled upon your program for the first time in Local Flavours of Travel XP Tamil channel. One thing I noticed is your coolness. No unnecessary Blah Blahs. Crystal clear pronunciation of easily understandable Tamil. Some essential tips wherever required. All these made the program really nice. You earned another bunch of fans who will wait to view your program without fail. Keep it up.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 24, 2020 at 11:39 am

      Thank you so much sir.

      Reply
  9. Kate says

    June 20, 2020 at 8:44 am

    I’m so happy you’re here and writing – your recipes have always turned out perfectly for me. Thanks for providing us such great information, solid recipes, and helpful photos.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 21, 2020 at 1:20 am

      Thanks a lot Kate.

      Reply
  10. SURESH KRISHNAMOORTHY says

    June 11, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    Ba(n)king to Baking – where i take n = no ,perfectly matches the equation.

    Reply
  11. shankar says

    June 11, 2020 at 3:22 am

    Hello

    I came across your blog after searching for Kongu recipies. This blog has been a triple pleasent surprise. As a fellow kongu with my mom having the same name (Kannamma), I was for a moment shocked whether my mom is secretly blogging without my knowledge and became a financial wizzard. However, after seeing your picture, the very interesting anecdotes and my mom’s speed of typing in whatsapp, I am sure its not her.
    I wish you the very best since kongu recipes too have their unique flavour which needs to be recorded. My best wishes.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 11, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Rath says

    June 6, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    Hi
    I love your blog, and I follow it daily, it’s like I m trying to cook all your recipes one by one.
    I just started cooking and year back. And this blog is like magic. It made me a good cook. My husband likes a your recipes

    I love the way you have curated the whole blog. Soon expecting a cookbook from you.
    Once the book is out there share me the Amazon link. I will be first to buy it.
    Lots of love.
    Rath

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 6, 2020 at 8:51 pm

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Raman Perumal says

        June 10, 2020 at 12:56 pm

        WHICH BRAND OF CURRY POWDER YOU WILL RECOMMEND FOR MALAYSIAN MARKET.

        Reply
        • Suguna Vinodh says

          June 10, 2020 at 1:32 pm

          I am not sure of what you get in Malaysia.

          Reply
          • POORNA says

            June 18, 2020 at 11:00 pm

            Loved your soups show today in travelxp Tamil

          • Suguna Vinodh says

            June 19, 2020 at 3:19 pm

            Thank you!

  13. Swe says

    May 28, 2020 at 3:09 am

    Could you post some vegan recipes, please?
    I see a lot of options for vegetarians and non vegetarians; but not for vegans thou 🥺

    Would be excited to see some.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      May 28, 2020 at 11:21 pm

      Many of the south Indian vegetarian recipes on the site are naturally vegan too! Do check.

      Reply
      • chaz says

        June 4, 2020 at 8:44 am

        Just found you today and sending warmest regards for your food wisdom and the joy of cooking. Isha Yoga’s Sadhguru refers to Tamil and Southern Indian culture where his ashram is located often. I look forward to inspirations from you!

        Where can I find a Mixie in the US? Possible?

        Many thanks….

        Reply
        • Suguna Vinodh says

          June 4, 2020 at 12:29 pm

          Thank you.
          You can checkout any Indian store. They can get it for you.

          Reply
  14. Varsha Vijay Kumar says

    May 18, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    Hi Kannamma,

    This lockdown has brought so much of my attention to your blog just today when I wanted to make sukku coffee for my sinus. Must say that I am deeply impressed by your blogging. Haven’t been to your recipes yet. Will definitely be going there in my next click. But first wanted to appreciate the style of writing about your life and everything is amazing. I wonder how I missed your blog since 2015.

    I am from Chennai and a working professional. Love Food. I am passionate about eating vegetarian food with good smell and taste. I would love to cook, but there comes the world of doubt in myself whether I would be able to pull off the whole show of cooking and there I stop to cook.

    You have become my inspiration today and will be following your work.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      May 18, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  15. Raji says

    May 7, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    What a lovingly curated blog! It’s the best thing to have happened to me during this lockdown. I was hoping to lift everyone’s spirits up at the dinner table with something different each day and I’m so glad I found a blog that always delivers.

    Other things I love about this blog: user-friendliness (search bar, long-form and short-form instructions, video so one can just go recipe or format they are looking for) and the personal touch you add by introducing the people behind the recipes.

    Thank you, Suguna, for this labour of love. It really brightens up our day.

    Looking forward to many more recipes from you!

    Reply
  16. Jenny C. says

    April 22, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    I stumbled upon your Chettinad Prawn Masal that looks so good! Plan to try it out tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing more delicious recipes from you.

    Btw, I am from Malaysia!

    Reply
  17. Sharmila Dhar says

    April 12, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    Hi Kannamma ,

    I just wanted to tell you that of all the South Indian recipes sites/pages , I absolutely LOVE yours !!

    I’m a Malayali and as you know our main festivals are Vishu and Onam – so for all those delicious Sandhya items I refer to your recipes automatically !

    Thank you for having meticulously set this blog up – Bless you !

    PS: I’m based in Bangalore too,

    Reply
  18. Subha says

    March 7, 2020 at 9:30 am

    Hi Suguna,

    I am from Coimbatore too, love your recipes. I have tried few of them and have been successful every time. Its a little taste of home , as I am cooking away in my kitchen in Canada. Of course, I am biased to Kongunad Recipes.

    I enjoy baking,my favorite baker is Anna Olson, Food network.

    Keep posting. Love your work.

    Reply
  19. Sujata says

    February 25, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Hi Suguna! Congrats on a lovely blog. Your style of writing makes me feel like you are a close friend.

    I had been visiting your blog last few years
    I wanted to request a recipe. I had this item many years back in a restaurant in Kodaikanal. It was served with rice, in the thali.
    It had the fried dried sundakkai – the gravy was white and had many bubbles & flavoured with cinnamon. I thought the gravy was buttermilk (mor) as it was white but it was not sour.
    I asked the waited for the name of the dish – he said it was ‘vatra kulambu.’
    That was the first time I heard that name.
    As I didn’t know the language, I did not ask for more details.
    If you know about this please do write to me. I am a senior, cooking is theraeutic for me.
    Thank you.
    Best regards

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 25, 2020 at 12:21 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words.
      White vatha kuzhambu is new to me.
      Will try to get more info in this. Thank you.

      Reply
  20. Darsh says

    November 1, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Hi Suguna,

    Really love all the recipes you post and have tried many – every time they come out to great. I wanted to get in touch with you as we are thinking of shifting to Bangalore. Is there any way I can contact you

    Thanks
    Darsh

    Reply
  21. Lakshmi says

    October 11, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    Dear Suguna,

    I am writing this note with a specific ” intention” of reaching out to you and express my appreciation and gratitude for the work you are doing.
    Am sure you have heard from sooooo many of your fans who follow your website and I am only one of the sooooo many. Still I really want you to know that you are “expressing yourself” through this website and we are all being benefited by the abundant guidance you are showering on us.
    Considering that ” food” is one of the most important factors of nourishing the body your website fulfills more than that – it nourishes the Soul also.

    Stay Blessed Dear
    From : Lakshmi Bhathena

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 16, 2019 at 12:16 am

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  22. Indu says

    September 30, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    Hi,
    I have tried your kesari recipe 🙂 and it came out very well. Thank you. My friends also tried it and it came fool proof for all of them. Are you using a steel pan for cooking curries. It looks so in the pictures. I wonder how you manage to saute all the ingredients without getting it burnt. Most of the time during office days we use non stick pans so that food does not get burnt easily. Any suggestions on the type of vessel to be used or cooking method
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      I mostly use stainless steel pans. I do have a non stick pan that i use to make roasts etc..

      Reply
  23. Karti says

    August 22, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    Hi Kannama
    I love the way you explain with minute details and yeah have tried quite a lot from ur blog!! Thanks for the lovely recipes:)

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      August 22, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  24. Asiya says

    August 17, 2019 at 11:30 pm

    I love your recipes Suguna! I follow them to the T and I love the way you present them with tips to avoid the pitfalls. Keep it up! You’re doing great!

    Asiya

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      August 18, 2019 at 8:17 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  25. Renu Saravana says

    August 4, 2019 at 3:41 am

    Hi Suguna/ kannama
    Thank you so much for your effort , good no nonsense blog. My husband and me love your recipes.
    Renu

    Reply
    • Reddy says

      May 26, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      Hi Ms.Sugana,
      Recently I have been told that I have cirrhosis in early stages mainly because of Fatty Liver ,although I am not fat nor I have ever touched alcohol.So I was wondering if you could post recipes that could benefit people with health issues. I love my white rice but looks like I have to sacrifice that . They say millets but I was also told that eating millets on a daily basis is also not good. That is why I have doubts .

      Reply
      • Suguna Vinodh says

        May 26, 2020 at 4:11 pm

        Please check,
        https://drhyman.com/blog/2016/05/05/fatty-liver-is-more-dangerous-than-you-might-realize-heres-how-to-heal-it/

        Reply
  26. Sindhu says

    July 26, 2019 at 6:20 am

    Hi Suguna,
    I currently stay in US and I am from Coimbatore. I miss my mom’s kongunad dishes, I always check your blog to get them and every single time it turns out so yummy. Thank you very much for the awesome recipes. Keep posting new ones! 🙂

    Sindhu

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      July 26, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  27. religion says

    March 24, 2019 at 5:40 am

    Hurrah! Finally I got a webpage from where I be capable
    of genuinely obtain helpful facts regarding my study and knowledge.

    Reply
  28. Anu says

    March 1, 2019 at 1:56 am

    I have tried a few of your recipes and it turned out excellent. Awesome blog !

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 1, 2019 at 8:01 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  29. Preethi Daniel says

    February 19, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    For anything and everything I just check on Kannama Rocks and your recipes have undoubtedly fed us with some delicious food. You truly rock Suguna. Your journey of ‘Banking to Baking’ is truly inspiring. May be short of one single letter, but what a huge difference and impact it has on ones Passion… !! Admirable. Keep Rocking 🙂

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 22, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      Thank you so much Preethi Daniel.

      Reply
  30. Muneera says

    January 21, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    Hi Kannamma, Your blog is inspiring to me, a complete recipe guide.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      January 22, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • shobha says

        January 23, 2019 at 12:26 am

        Hi there

        How are you doing? Congratulations on your website. I would like to stop receiving notifications. I accidentally turned them on and now everyday I get notifications. Kindly let me know how to stop the same and please take me off the list. Thanks in advance.
        Warm Regards and all the best in your endeavors.

        Reply
        • Suguna Vinodh says

          January 23, 2019 at 12:35 am

          Hi Shobha,
          Please follow the procedure given below.
          https://documentation.onesignal.com/docs/unsubscribe-from-notifications

          Reply
  31. Chhaya Parekh says

    January 19, 2019 at 1:54 am

    I love the collection of recipes. You are an amazing cook. The creativity and details are just outstanding. 40 types of chutneys.. Wow. Thank you for sharing your treasure of recipes to us.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      January 20, 2019 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  32. Dhami says

    December 28, 2018 at 3:06 am

    Lovely page for all kind of recipes.thank you.

    Reply
  33. Swathika says

    November 2, 2018 at 11:46 pm

    Hi Suguna ka,

    I have been using your recipes in my cooking for more than a year now. I’m from Coimbatore and I moved to San Diego a year back to pursue my Masters. I could hardly remember the recipe my mom taught me, so I used to google everytime I cook. That’s when I came across your page. Most of your recipes exactly matched my mom’s and grandmom. I never got a chance to read about you until now. I’m glad you created this website and posted so many amazing recipes. Kudos to the great work!

    – Swathika

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      November 3, 2018 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  34. Rinu says

    October 23, 2018 at 7:41 am

    Hi Kannamma, I see that you’ve mentioned Wusthof knives and would love to know more. I use traditional Indian knvies which are thin and not that goof for cutting up chicken and need constant re-sharpening. Have you used Indian knives at all? Do you mind writing a blog on your experiences with knives including how to maintain Wusthof knives for example. The reviews I’ve read about Wusthoff knives are all good but I would love to know your perspective based on Indian cooking.

    Reply
  35. jahirhusen says

    October 22, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    Hi, nice to hear your story. I am (jahir husen, Dharmapuri) working in Dubai. Actually, i am basically a non-veg person, nowadays, I am fed up with non-veg. I start cooking veg items especially Tamil Nadu curries. Google showing plenty of blogs and web sits. I tried plenty, but your blog is very useful and delicious to me. I also start recommending your blogs to my friends. Thanks, a lot. Keep posting all south Indian authentic dishes recipes. Good work for all community.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 22, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      Thank you so much Sir. I am really glad that you like Kannamma Cooks. Happy Cooking.

      Reply
      • Mouli says

        September 25, 2020 at 11:20 am

        Hi, I’m from Chennai, I love to cook especially during weekends. I wanted to cook something which are favourites to my kids. I started with your Kerala stew which was a super hit. I have tried may other dishes they are all great. You have a unique signature on how you cook. Thanks for keeping the weekends Intersting 🙂

        Reply
        • Suguna Vinodh says

          September 25, 2020 at 1:02 pm

          Thank you so much!

          Reply
  36. Deepika says

    October 3, 2018 at 10:43 am

    Hi your recipies are sure shot hit at my home. Be it parotta kurma briyani, kulambu anything one can blindly trust your recipies unlike other blogs. Can you make a post on your kitchen gadgets for us?

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 3, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  37. Ana says

    September 4, 2018 at 11:54 am

    I made a few of your kongu recipes for lunch over the weekend and was very very happy with the outcome. Thank you!!

    Reply
  38. Chanchal says

    June 20, 2018 at 4:40 am

    Hi mam,

    I was here searching for a parotta recipe.Then i found some interesting baking recipes. i liked your presentation very much. Thank you so much for the recipes and they are really great.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 20, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  39. Chanchal says

    June 20, 2018 at 4:12 am

    Hi mam,

    I was here searching for parotta recipe. Then i saw few other interesting baking recipes and i feel your recipes are really good. I liked your presentation very much. Thanks mam for the recipes, they are really great.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 20, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  40. Antony says

    June 14, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    I am working in Govt. service and next year I will retire. After retirement I think to start business with tasty dosa mavu and iddily mavu in Ernakulam. I have a small shop there.

    Kindly give me tasty preparation (which public likes) in bulk for business purpose.
    With thanks

    Reply
  41. Vijayeeswarri says

    June 10, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Dear Mrs Suguna

    I am vijayeeswarri . I am fan of your recipes along with your adorable communication .

    I am fan of Papanaickan Palayam Sreenivasa temple .

    I worked in PSG tech for three years .

    Cooking is my passion .. by god’s grace got married to a humble heart at Coimbatore. As a blessing my mother in law is also grand cook like you .
    http://ponniskitchen.blogspot.com/?m=1

    That’s her blog..

    Next time I visit the Perumal temple I will do archanai on your behalf

    Stay blessed.. keep motivating us through your recipes.

    My regards to your family

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 10, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      Hi Vijayeeswarri.
      Thank you so much for your kind words. Means a lot to me.
      Papanaickan Palayam Sreenivasa temple is one of my favorites too!
      Thank you.

      Reply
  42. Jenny says

    May 30, 2018 at 9:34 am

    Thanks for sharing your recipes and life with us! Im impressed by the quality of the information here. Do you have a youtube channel as well?

    Im also looking for a good knife. Do you have a semi decent (atleast!) brand/shop of knives available here in Bangalore? THanks!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      May 30, 2018 at 11:10 am

      Hi Jenny. I havent found exclusive knife shops here but you can get good ones these days online. Thanks.

      Reply
  43. Archana says

    May 22, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    Hi sugandha I love to bake u inspire me to continue my recent passion. Plz share some eggless cake receipe with out using curd and some cookies receipe.

    Reply
  44. Nilesh Pawar says

    April 27, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    Thanks for sharing such a wonderful dishes with us.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      May 2, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  45. Sangeetha. G says

    April 11, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    Do u have any recepies on quinoa. I searched but could not see it. Can you post some. Thank you.

    Reply
  46. Suganya says

    November 22, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    Hi Suguna,
    I have tried many recipes(badam halwa,kaju katli,lady’s finger puli kulambu,horsegram dosa,chicken chinthamani,thalapakati briyani,mutton kulambu,puli vadai etc.)from ur blog.Recipes came out very well.Thanks a lot🙏🏻

    Reply
  47. Suganya says

    November 22, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Hi Suguna,
    I have tried many recipes(badam halwa,kaju katli,lady’s finger puli kulambu,horsegram dosa,chicken chinthamani,thalapakati briyani,mutton kulambu,puli vadai etc.)from ur blog.Recipes came out very well.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      November 22, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you so much Suganya. very glad to know that you liked the recipes.

      Reply
  48. Vaneetha says

    November 21, 2017 at 9:55 am

    Hi Kannama

    I am your fan. My first receipe from your blog was Seeraga Samba rice pulao. I had some seeraga Samba rice and I didnt know what to do because my husband didnt like it for my style biriyani. Your pulao receipe became a favourite. Your vellai mix veg kuruma is another favourite. Now whenever I search for a receipe, if it is there in your blog, I blindly follow it. Keep going. Wonderful blogging

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      November 21, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you so much Vaneetha.

      Reply
  49. Deepika A Das says

    November 20, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    Hi,
    My Name is Deepika and Yesterday i Tried making Your Mutton Kuzhambu and let me tell you that, its a one of the best mutton curry recipe.
    Me and my Husbang who is chef we absolutely enjoyed – the curry.
    Have also mentioned/ tagged you on Instagram.
    Thanks Again

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      November 20, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      Thank you so much Deepika.

      Reply
  50. Tasneem says

    September 25, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    Hi Suguna

    Thanks a lot for your fish fry recipe. I made it today and my family loved it. It is so easy and turns out so good.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      September 26, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      Thank you so much! Happy Cooking!

      Reply
  51. Srilakshmi says

    September 18, 2017 at 10:51 am

    Hi sis,
    This is to tell you that I have tried many of your recipes mostly veg which turned out to be a hit @ home. Thanks a lot

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      September 18, 2017 at 11:49 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  52. rathinavel ac says

    September 15, 2017 at 2:12 am

    Oh..Wow..Our Coimbatore’s Pride..!
    Many laurels to adorn your headgear,and your kitchen, as well…Dear Madam..!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      September 15, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you sir!

      Reply
  53. maria.K says

    September 14, 2017 at 2:00 pm

    hi Kanamma,
    thanku for your amazing recipes but with one regret–
    i tend to look at home page every third week coz of lack of time
    but by then you have sometimes crossed over to the next page and it seem like
    i have lost touch- can you please put an indication mentioning
    ‘older recipes’and ‘newer recipes’ at the end of the page. i find it difficult to go into
    the archives and would personally find the above mentioned
    method easier. and still be in touch– thnks

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      September 14, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks Maria. Will try to incorporate that soon.

      Reply
      • maria.K says

        September 16, 2017 at 1:55 pm

        very grateful to you ma’am. Hopefulyl it will be soon enough!! thnks

        Reply
  54. Vijaya Laxmi says

    August 8, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    We want to talk to u mam

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      August 8, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      You can mail at sugunaindia at gmail dot com

      Reply
  55. Preethi says

    July 14, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    Hi,

    I am from Bangalore and currently pursuing Master’s the US. I love to cook, probably started in 7th grade. While I was in Bangalore, my mother was always there to tell a recipe or help me out with measurements and sometimes even repair the dishes I make. So, when I moved to US your website helped me cook amazing meals. Am writing this while I am eating pongal (one of your recipes again :P). Thank you very much for all the work, it has definitely helped me miss home a little less 🙂

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      July 15, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      This message means a lot to me. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  56. Sriram says

    July 3, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Hi Suguna,

    Long time reader of your blog and have tried almost every recipe with remarkable success. A favor from you – I recall you promoting cast iron cookware manufactured and sold on amazon by a friend of yours (?) in one of the posts. IIRC, it was a Coimbatore based firm. Sort of like a cheaper alternative to Lodge. Can you please share that link again?

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      July 3, 2017 at 4:12 pm

      Its Rock brand Tawa. Its available in amazon.

      Reply
  57. Allie says

    June 5, 2017 at 4:02 am

    Hello, I am very excited to find your website and Facebook page.
    I will finally try one of your dishes today, Chettinad Kara kuzhambu.
    I know that brinjal is eggplant. Can you tell me what ‘drumstick’ is?
    The pictures suggest it may be ‘okra’. Or maybe not.

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 5, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      Drumstick comes from the moringa plant. Its not Okra. You may find it in the freezer aisle in the Indian grocery store abroad.

      Reply
  58. Bharathi says

    May 31, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Mam
    I tried your recipe kadalai curry. It came out well. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 3, 2017 at 2:01 am

      Thank you so much. Really glad that you liked the recipe.

      Reply
  59. Shoba says

    April 30, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    Hi,

    Last week I tried the Ambur mutton biriyani, it came out so well. Absolutely yummy and definitely a 2nd/3rd serving tempter. I’m about to try the Thahira’s chicken biriyani recipe, can’t wait to taste it. I had a question, just like the ambur biriyani…..in most of your recipes you do not add turmeric powder. Why? A spice that’s a south indian staple and proven to be very healthy…..how come you don’t include it?

    Thanks for the recipes.
    Shoba

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      May 1, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      These are family recipes and I have adapted the recipes as they are. I have not come across tamilnadu style biryani with turmeric. It will change the colour and taste.

      Reply
  60. Venkat Chandra says

    April 24, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Dry roasting the lentils is a tip I picked up here. Have not done that so far. Will try it next time. A very simple explanation of the recipe. It was better than reading a numbered step by step recipe. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      April 25, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  61. Risha says

    April 23, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    Your page is one of the best I’ve seen on the internet. so simple nd so fun way to show cooking… THX ALOOOOT!!! please keeep doing your woooonderful much appreciated job, with lots of love from Switzerland

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      April 24, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks so much. Really glad that you liked the recipes. Happy Cooking.

      Reply
  62. Hema says

    April 22, 2017 at 2:29 am

    Hi Sugana,

    I stumbled upon your site today.Great site with such great attention to details. I tried your kesari and they are truly flawless.keep up the good work.

    Could you please post rava upma recipe please

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      April 24, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks Hema. Will do so soon! Thank you!

      Reply
  63. Madhumathi says

    April 16, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    Hello Suguna…tried some recipes from the blog and everything turned out so well…i am a vegetarian and I started cooking non-stop veg items for my husband with a great intrest…i am in US and every time I have a doubt i had to call my mom to clarify..now kannama cooks made it quite simple..especially our kongu nadu recipes are my most fav…please keep doing your great job…and thank you..your simplicity is your greatest strength

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      April 16, 2017 at 11:02 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words. Happy Cooking!

      Reply
  64. Michelle says

    April 4, 2017 at 5:06 am

    Hi Kannamma. Can we sign up to receive to recipes via email?

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      April 4, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      Sure, you can. Currently we send a monthly digest to our readers.

      Reply
  65. Blair says

    March 25, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    Hi
    Thanks for the great site, beautifully written and presented, with such helpful detail.
    I was looking for a southern Indian style mutton curry for my family this evening and yours was great. Everyone enjoyed it.
    I’ve bookmarked your page and now I’m looking forward to exploring more of the recipes.
    Your mention of Julia Child and her TV show brought back a happy memory for me as well. I must read her books.
    Best wishes to you.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 26, 2017 at 1:27 am

      Thank you! Really glad that you and your family liked it. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  66. Vashi says

    March 22, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    Mrs. Suguna,

    I love your recipes. I made Vanilla cake according to your recipes and it is fabulous.

    Thank for all such good recipes..

    Cheers! Keep posting new one.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 22, 2017 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you Vashi!

      Reply
  67. Shamini Reddy says

    March 15, 2017 at 6:29 pm

    Despite of being a South Indian, I still google for recipes. Stumbled upon your site and have tried few dishes including the fish cutlet. Lovely and keeps writting.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 16, 2017 at 1:37 am

      Thank you so much. Really glad that you liked the recipe. Happy Cooking!

      Reply
  68. Indu says

    March 14, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    Hi , Thanks for putting in so much effort to explain a recipe with techniques / short cuts etc . They make cooking more enjoyable. Also , do you have plans to publish these as a book ? In my opinion , that would make a great cook book . Good luck with all your future endeavors.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 14, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      Thank you so much for the kind words Indu.

      Reply
  69. Karen says

    March 12, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    Hi Suguna,

    I am so thrilled about discovering your blog this morning. I have been ardhently searching online for a delicious hotel style Sambar recipe for awhile now. I came across your blog and found a detailed explanation about Annapoorna’s Sambar. I am looking forward to trying this recipe and I am hoping that this recipe will finally nail it. Like you I have been travelling the world and have finally come back home to Chennai to nest and loving every minute of being back. I have been checking out various other recipes on your blog and they all really look so YUM and easy to make. I am really happy that I found your blog. Thank you for sharing your passion with all of us out here. Blessings on your journey of discovery.
    Karen

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 12, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you so much Karen. Really glad that you like the recipes.

      Reply
  70. Selva Kumar says

    March 12, 2017 at 6:31 am

    I am a fan of your recipes. The thing i like about is the detail and preciseness of the ingredients. Your recipe would have exact amount of salt or water. Keep up the great work.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 12, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      Thank you so much Selva!

      Reply
  71. Manju Bala says

    March 8, 2017 at 4:31 am

    Hi Suguna,

    I don’t know how to say ? I feel so connected to your blog. I am from Madurai and came to US 12 years back for work. Started cooking only then.. Later after marriage got passionate about cooking for my friends and family. I almost do all kinds of cooking. Sometimes I middle of the day I plan to cook some South Indian dish and I cannot call my mom and disturb. So continued googling or YouTube as I do for other recipes. Once I found your mutton kola recipe and tried it. The taste was just like my mom’s recipe. And your website name kannamma is something close to heart for all South Indians. So when I wanted an exact Tamil recipe for tomato thokku with no garam masala spices just remembered to check your site. OMG I found the exact recipe which we used to take it with chapatis when we travel and use as side dish for white pongal also. And the story you related to the dish was also the same. I felt an instant connection to your blog. Today I am trying your chicken kolumbu recipe and again story about your aunt felt so real to me as I too have same connection with all my aunts.
    You site has become an one stop for all South Indian recipes for me.
    Thanks a lot.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 10, 2017 at 1:28 am

      Thank you so much for writing in. It means a lot to me. Most of our childhood is filled with wonderful memories. I am glad to have shared similar experiences with you. Thank you so much.

      Reply
  72. Vatsala says

    March 3, 2017 at 12:36 am

    Hi Suguna

    I came across your blog when looking up Idiappam recipe – I myself being a very passionate cook and enjoying trying out interesting vegetarian dishes and blogging them , I loved the way you have written and I am sure your recipe is fool proof for perfect Idiappam and Stew. Thanks. Definitely a party winner.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 10, 2017 at 1:57 am

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  73. Anitha says

    February 23, 2017 at 10:12 am

    Hi Suguna, thank you for all the wonderful recipes. You truly put heart and soul into every single recipe. Your anecdotes along with the recipes are even more engaging and relatable. How long does it take for you to compile a single recipe on your blog? i.e. from taking pictures to typing the entire recipe etc.. I am sure an ample amount of time is spent, but curious to know how that works for you. Please keep up the great work, and continue inspiring others. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 24, 2017 at 10:15 am

      Thank you so much Anitha. Oh yes! It takes a long time. It takes about 8-10 hours for a recipe.

      Reply
      • Anitha says

        February 26, 2017 at 10:10 pm

        Wow! 8 – 10 hours for one recipe. No wonder the output is unmatched. We, as readers reep the benefits of your efforts. Hats off to you!

        Reply
  74. Ambika M says

    February 22, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    Hi kannamma

    Feeling happy to call you like this….bcos my MOM calls us the same ?
    First, let me thank you for such a beautiful simple aromatic flavoured recipes you have shared….
    I try your Thalappakatti Biriyani ….came out soooooo welll…now I have got lots of fans for this biriyani in my office n my husbands office….thanks a lot…your recipes gives me a good relaxation. I love cooking,it’s my hobby.
    Good ….keep Going

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 22, 2017 at 8:36 pm

      Thank you so much Ambika.

      Reply
  75. Sundari says

    February 17, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    i am very happy write this . excellent explanation of recipes. i recommend to my friends and family. you have a art of writing articles in a attractive manner. plenty of recipes. keep it up.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 17, 2017 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you so much Sundari!

      Reply
  76. keerthi manish says

    February 15, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    Thank you Mam you have explore to me a new and best idea for idly fermenting now I will seem you always for all my south Indian cuisine. I hope you shall Help me with your expert advice

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 15, 2017 at 10:36 pm

      You can check this out!
      http://www.kannammacooks.com/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe/

      Reply
  77. Wilma says

    February 9, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    Suguna you really are special. You are so generous with sharing your recipes down to the minutest detail. And they always turn out good. I am 60 years old, have cooked for the last 40 years, and yet I come back here again and again to learn. THANK YOU, is the best I can say, but it comes from my heart. May you be blessed abundantly.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 10, 2017 at 9:45 am

      Thank you so much mam. It really means a lot to me coming from a person like you. Thank you!

      Reply
  78. Nirmal Kumar says

    January 3, 2017 at 5:25 am

    Hi Suguna mam,

    I am from Erode, currently living in US. I came across your website recently. Being a novice in cooking, I reluctantly followed your recipe for chettinad poondu kulambu and to my surprise, it came out very well and my wife liked it very much that I cooked it again multiple times. Reason for me trying the recipe is that you had given a very detailed steps and description, and that gave me the confidence that I can try this recipe. I’ve a tried many other recipes since then and particularly our kongunad recipes. It reminds me of my mom’s cooking. Thanks for writing all these recipes and bringing back the childhood memories of home cooked food. Now, your website is the first one where I search for new recipe and it is bookmarked in all my devices 🙂

    I’m never one to leave a comment but I felt compelled to write to you for all these amazing recipes that I’ve tried.

    Looking forward to trying many other recipes from you.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      January 3, 2017 at 10:49 am

      Thank you so much Nirmal Kumar.
      Your comments mean a lot to me. Thanks for taking time to write to me.
      Happy Cooking!

      Reply
      • Irene SanPietro says

        January 14, 2017 at 10:36 am

        Suguna—I second Nirmal’s praise. My husband and I spent the summer near Cochin and enjoyed some recipes we never thought we’d encounter again, let alone learn. Your blog is a fantastic resource that brings us a lot of pleasure. Thank you for the effort.

        Reply
        • Suguna Vinodh says

          January 14, 2017 at 11:26 am

          Thank you so much Irene SanPietro. This means a lot to me. I am really happy that you like kannamma cooks. Happy cooking!

          Reply
  79. Priya Govindaraj says

    January 2, 2017 at 11:24 am

    Hello Akka
    Happy new year.. May all your dreams come true..

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      January 2, 2017 at 11:50 am

      Thank you so much. Wish you and your family a very happy new year.

      Reply
  80. Gauri Pokhariyal says

    December 27, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    I was in Coimbatore last week and ate at Annaporna. Then i saw this sambhar recipe. Am going to try it out today. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  81. AB says

    December 26, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    Hi Suguna,
    If you walk into my kitchen when something’s cooking, chances are high that it is going to smell like yours! That is because I make so many recipes from your blog. And to your full credit, most of them have been super hits ( I am pretty sure I messed up something in the ones which turned out so-so).
    Thank you so much for the awesome recipes. Many of them have become regulars at our home. It takes a special kind of generosity to share recipes in such great detail that anyone can replicate it with some patience and effort. Thank you for that. I also like the background info and pictures that accompany most of your recipes.
    Keep rocking and don’t ever shut down the blog :).

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      December 26, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  82. Priya Govindaraj says

    December 24, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    Hello Suguna Ka
    How have you been? Hope all is well.. just wondering why no posts for the past few days

    Regards
    Priya

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      December 25, 2016 at 10:49 am

      Thanks for the concern Priya. I am well. I am on a small break. Will be back in a couple of days.

      Reply
  83. Peer says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Hello Suguna, Good to see the blog, do you have collection of Paleo recipes pls?

    – Happy Cooking 🙂

    Reply
  84. Dr harimohan says

    December 5, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Iam an indian dr in Brunei with a passion for cooking
    I have tried making parottas was sucessful first time it came in layers after that somehow i used to go wrong in last step and layers lost
    I have made an oath to make fluffy layered parottas and ur blog is an inspiration
    Will let you know

    Reply
  85. Priya Govindaraj says

    December 1, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Hello Suguna Ka
    I am searching for authentic Anaa pappu ( avara parupu) recipe.. my hubby’s great grandma who is 90+ now had cooked the lentil couple of years back and it was simply great.. but due to her ageing she is not able to provide enough detail..
    Could you please help by posting the anaa pappu recipe if you have..

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      December 1, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Hi Priya Govindaraj. Will try to get the recipe. My mil cooks anapappu. will try and get it for you soon.

      Reply
  86. Priya Govindaraj says

    December 1, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Hello Suguna Ka
    I have been following your blog for the past 6 months and your recipes are cooked over weekend for sure and at least twice a week if my work is not hectic.. My husband loves and enjoys dishes with your recipes. Mutton chukka became a hit among my relatives and all credits to you.. your write up and attention to detail ensures nothing goes wrong.
    Now I am almost a brand ambassador for Kannada cooks among my relatives and friends..

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      December 1, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Thank you so much Priya Govindaraj. Your words mean a lot to me. Thank you for being so kind. Happy cooking sis.

      Reply
      • Suhu says

        December 19, 2016 at 8:26 pm

        I love ur cooking always I surf ur blog whenever I have time.specially I wanted to say kongunad recipes is my most favourites how typically our grandmother cooks.thanks

        Reply
        • Suguna Vinodh says

          December 19, 2016 at 10:51 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply
  87. priya says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Hai suguna,
    Suguna, I will call u akka.. since whenever i read ur blog i creates virtual bonding.. i love all your recepies, tips and tricks. I also tried most of your receipes which came out excellent..
    Also, u r a great blogger. Even the magic bonding happens beacuse of ur narration style.. i really love the story for every recpie like how u came to know that recipe, how you enjoyed it, etc., To be very frank i have been all ur stories many times as it is the first time. Some magic in ur hands, God blessed u as a super and multi talent creature akka.

    Happy cooking ka..

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      November 28, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words Priya. Your comments means a lot to me. Happy cooking Sister! Hugs!

      Reply
  88. Pavithran says

    October 3, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Hello I am pavithran… I am a prof of aerospace engineering and I live in FL. I am actually from ooty so I know where pakanaiyakapalayam is. I cook as a hobby and when I miss hope food… your blog is amazing. thanks for taking the time

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 3, 2016 at 10:59 am

      Thank you Pavithran.

      Reply
  89. Deepak Narain says

    September 15, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    Loved your blog. As somebody who cooks very infrequently, I find your recipes easy to follow; the stories attached to each recipe make them very special. Tried your Chettinad Mushroom Biryani recipe this morning. Yum!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      September 15, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  90. Ravi Shankar says

    August 28, 2016 at 8:18 am

    Many thanks for your recipes, much appreciated. It brings back the joys of Tamizh food that I’ve had in my childhood growing up in Chettinad and later in Coimbatore. It’s sometimes difficult to get all your ingredients in Auckland (where I live) but I make do with what is available and improvise!
    Chinna Vengayam is the hardest one to get but unfortunately making do with shallots seems to compromise the taste. Any suggestions?
    Best regards

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      August 28, 2016 at 10:28 am

      Thank you so much Ravi! Do you get pearl onions?

      Reply
  91. alien uk says

    July 5, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    hi kannamma – Thanks for the Nacha’s Poondu Kozhambu recipe…I loved the story about Nacha and the bonding between the granny and Nacha, I wish you had spent more time with Nacha to inherit more recipes from hardcore authentic cooks like her .. you don’t get such inborn , unsung cooks these days.
    First thing to note of such cooks is their patience and attention to the details.

    I am a male by the way (incase you are wondering) spent several years in the UK and middle east. Having sent my family back to India for few days, craved for Poondu Kozhambu which my granny used to cook for me. I was pleasantly surprised when i googled to get your touching recipe.

    I am going to try today or may be this week and feedback.

    Reply
  92. Iniyaal says

    June 27, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    I love your blog. I am too worked in the S/W industry for more than a decade, but I have now left it and returned back to my native, Coimbatore. I live in Pollachi now.

    I love your recipes. Many of your Kongunadu recipes still show the native traditional style of cooking. I love the way you make your own powder for kollu rasam, kozhi kulambu etc. Present day Coimbatore has fallen into the practise of using packed kulambu powders and rasam powders. I rely on your blog to get back to the native tasty way of grinding spice masalas. Appreciate your efforts.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 27, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Thank you so much Iniyaal.

      Reply
  93. Sarah-Jane says

    June 27, 2016 at 9:31 am

    You are amazing and wonderful!! I have never found such perfectly clear, easy to follow South Indian recipes… I only lived in Madurai for 6 months but my mouth begs for chutney and sambar and poriyal and dosai and every good thing. Your site has given me hope that I might be able to make some things on my own. Keep up this excellent work!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 27, 2016 at 9:38 am

      Thank You Sarah-Jane. Happy Cooking!

      Reply
  94. Varsha Rajeswaran says

    June 17, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Hi Suguna,

    It’s so refreshing to know that you’re from Coimbatore.It is my ancestral native and though I’ve never stayed there long enough, in all ,three to four years..and even that after I got married.i love everything that’s Coimbatore ☺️

    Your blog is awesome and well planned! There are a lot of authentic recipes.Love it.

    Ps. I just commented in you post about Indian atta vs western atta.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 17, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you so much Varsha.

      Reply
  95. Sheshan says

    June 16, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    This is one of the sites i frequent to get some tips. I am from Coimbatore, needless to say that your attention to detail is very professional in grade, especially the reasoning for better fermented Idlies. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 16, 2016 at 6:23 pm

      Thank you so much Sheshan. You made my day sir.

      Reply
  96. Poonguzhali says

    June 12, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Hi Suguna,

    I came across your site trying to find another way of making fish kulambu and I was totally psyched by your Chettinadu fish kulambu recipe. Have been through your blog several times since and I totally enjoyed going through all these recipes. Kongunadu and Chettiandu are on my top most preference list and it’s really nice to see so many authentic dishes of those regions. I was wondering if one of the dishes my mom used to prepare was a kongunadu recipe. She called it ‘alava puttu’ and it is also prepared with grinded parboiled rice, cooked in open flame and lastly melted jaggery is added. If it indeed is Kongu recipe, could you please post your take on it.

    Thanks.
    Poonguzhali

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 12, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Thank you Poonguzhali. I have not heard of alava recipe.

      Reply
  97. Richard Selvaraj says

    June 8, 2016 at 6:38 am

    Amazing site!! Great Recipes, I really love it. Its a great site for all who stay away from home and crave for our home food from Tamilnadu…

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 8, 2016 at 10:37 am

      Thank you so much Richard!

      Reply
  98. Swathi Badri says

    May 29, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    Hi it was intended to type ur name but spell check replaced with the word signal.
    Sorry

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      May 29, 2016 at 7:38 pm

      No worries Swathi 🙂

      Reply
  99. Swathi Badri says

    May 29, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Hi Signal,
    Could u post the recipe for caramel custard without eggs. Saw ur recipe post but it was with egg. Any alternate for egg without disturbing the texture. If yes pls let me know.
    Takes in advance
    Swathy badri

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      May 29, 2016 at 7:38 pm

      Will post it soon Swathi!

      Reply
  100. Vishnu Priyadharshini says

    May 22, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    Hi Suguna,

    I tried your drumstick puli curry today. It was awesome. Planning to try your other recipes as well.

    And on a personal note, I’m also from Cbe and you look familiar to me. Did you do your schooling in VLB karadivavi or in Park near Palladam?

    Regards,
    Vishnu

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      May 22, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you Vishnu. I did my schooling in Pappanaicken Palayam – Mani’s

      Reply
  101. Vanaja says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Just i have gone through u r blog it was interesting to read ur s memories shared with recipes moreover iam not good in cooking first att your Ambur biriyani was soddapal sec att came very well thakkali Baji,peerkangai kul,kattrikai , kadalai mavu dosa beet Kola mutton Kola again soddapal pallipalayam mutton super, juices too good chola panniyaram thank u Gurujee iam learning from u ,u r recipes very simple the photos along with rec very helpful, iam zero in baking i like to learn ,will u help me thank u

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      May 14, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      Hi Vanaja,
      I am sorry some of the recipes dint work for you.
      Did you follow the recipe to the T.
      If you are a beginner, following the recipe with correct measurements always helps.
      Thanks!

      Reply
  102. Manjula says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Hi Suguna, Few days back I came by your blog for a recipe and I am totally hooked. Your recipe, clicks and story attached to each recipe is a joy to read to anyone who is passionate about cooking. I am excited to try few of your authentic vegetarian recipes. Thank you for sharing all the recipes 🙂

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      April 11, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      Thank you so much Manjula! Happy cooking and Happy reading.

      Reply
  103. Rohini says

    April 1, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    Alleppey Fish Curry (Karavalli style) got me here! Your hands stay blessed, the entire home is raving about the fish curry now. Lipsmackin’, finger-lickin’ good 🙂

    Keep up the awesome work, Kanamma. You have a growing fan base in our family (settled in Bangalore) 🙂

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      April 1, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Thank you so so much!

      Reply
  104. Famidha says

    March 29, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Hi Kannammma! I got here looking for sambar! though I know how to make, I just wanted to try something different from my way.. as I cook, I get bored of my own cooking! lol! I was so happy to know that we are from the same town but poles apart.. I lived in Sundarapuram thats on the way Echanari Koyil.. Not sure if you are aware of that side.. but whatever, I am so glad someone is posting Kovai specials.. love your blog even though its just a year or so, you have so many recipes from different cuisines. And Shakti Sambar powder is what my mom too packed for me.. so I have one unopened pack here with me in Saudi! Before it gets over, need to find a homemade sambar powder recipe! All the best dear, your doing a great work sharing the lovely recipes.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 30, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Thank you so much. I do know echanari! 🙂

      Reply
  105. Myhealthykiddo Shyamala says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    Hi Suguna mam, Annapurna Sambar dragged me to your site .. Your blog is soooo good, packed with authentic Kongunaad dishes ! Just ate with my eyes and commenting here to thank for the same 🙂 Deliciously done and beautifully blogged !

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 11, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      Thank you so much! You have an amazing blog too!

      Reply
    • Dhivya Krish says

      February 29, 2016 at 8:53 am

      Yes no Restaurant can replace Annapoorna Sambar….. I am Coimbatorian…. Thank you I love your cooking and I love cooking…..
      Also the Cashew pakoda which you get in Annapoorna is amazing……

      Reply
  106. Veena says

    December 29, 2015 at 2:44 am

    Hi Suguna,

    Super impressed with your blog and your recipes.. Love the new hair style as well!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      December 29, 2015 at 11:02 am

      Thank you.

      Reply
  107. Swathi Badri says

    November 26, 2015 at 12:34 am

    Mam,

    I want the cream of tomato soup recipe South Indian style which is served in chennai hotels. My daughters is a great fan that. I have tried soup in all style. Though each time I get a good one, but not the same taste that is served in hotels.

    If u could give me the recipe I would be so thankful mam.

    Swathi

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      November 26, 2015 at 12:37 am

      Sure Swathi, Will post soon! Thank you for stopping by! Happy Cooking!

      Reply
  108. Swathi Badri says

    November 26, 2015 at 12:25 am

    Hi mam,
    Very nice and practical recipes r there in your website. I almost visit all the websites for recipes but the tomato rice with coconut milk recipe in your site is really excellent . I myself will cook all sorts recipes very nicely but this particular recipe was chanceless. I noted one change that u have not added pudina for tomato rice. But it was great.thanks

    Reply
  109. kalaipriya krishnamurthy says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Hi suguna,
    I am fan of u r blog, I like the way you detail u r recipes and love the small stories behind it, I have tried most of u r recpies majority came well my latest attempt was soya chunks dum briyani and curstard cookies ..both r awesome… Some recipes should try 2nd time to get it better.. I love the strawberry soup and appam etc ..hope to see more baking recipes and others ..keep rocking as always ..all the best for u …and u r patience to write and photo graph it …thank u so much. Will send u some pics …

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      November 12, 2015 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  110. Sudha rani says

    November 7, 2015 at 12:05 am

    Hi Suguna , I am a foodie and love to cook my own food in a healthy style . I am basically frm Coimbatore and live in chennai . Ur reciepes brought back sweet memmories of my village in cbe . Ur reciepes are jus the same as my grandma,s style . And ,I really can rely on ur blog when in doubt . So detailed and painstakingly genuine to the core . No detail is left out . Love u for that . Wonderful job . Well done. Keep going . Best wishes. Sudha

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      November 7, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you so much Sudha Rani. Your words mean a lot to me. Food is memories! Aint it? Thank you for writing in. Happy Cooking!

      Reply
  111. Arthi says

    October 31, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Hi Suguna:

    You have a wonderful blog with recipes that bring back a lot of pleasant memories. I loved the Annapoora sambhar when I was in Coimbatore and so am delighted to see your recipe for it. Do keep these mouth-watering recipes coming. Arthi

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 31, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      Thank you so much Arthi.

      Reply
  112. Priya Ravi says

    October 28, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    Very nice blog with great recipes.. was looking at exact ratio for Chettinad thenkuzhal murukku and stumbled on ur blog by its name 🙂 .. Kannamma nice name.. Iam from karaikudi but for the murukku recipe everyone in my place follow different ratio.. I will try the ratio 2.5:1 suggested in ur blog for this diwali 🙂

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 28, 2015 at 6:03 pm

      Thank you Priya for stopping by. Let me know how this recipe turns out.

      Reply
  113. Dr. V says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    Happened to see your blog by chance. I’m a doctor by profession and have learnt to cook from various blogs. I call myself an internet cook! I’m passionate about cooking good food and especially love baking. You really have a wonderful blog. Congrats. Please continue the good work.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 27, 2015 at 11:59 am

      Thank you Dr.V. Its really nice for you to say about Kannamma cooks. It means a lot to me.

      Reply
  114. Guna says

    October 22, 2015 at 3:38 am

    Hello Suguna
    This is Guna from Madurai
    We tried your thalapakatti style Briyani recipe and it turned out simply awesome n tasty n aroma is same as that of thalapakatti
    Thanks for your recipes
    But my reason for this comment is
    Who is the photographer of your pictures the photography part is more attractive n professional
    Please tell your photographer secret

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 22, 2015 at 3:48 am

      Thank you so much Guna. I am really glad that you liked the biryani. About the photography part, I do that too!. LOL! I have a basic DSLR with which I kind of play with food. Thank you for your compliments!

      Reply
  115. Varshini says

    October 18, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    Hi suguna…lovely blog… I am trying to find your vellai kurma recipe but getting page not found…. Can you share the recipe…
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 21, 2015 at 11:11 am

      Hi Varshini, I am sorry that you could not locate the page. here you go! Vellai Kurma http://www.kannammacooks.com/vellai-kurma-restaurant-style-south-indian-white-vegetable-korma/

      Reply
  116. Neetu Nichani says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:04 am

    Hi Sugna..Beautiful Blog…and lovely recipes. .I am from Richmond Road B’lore..Living in Atlanta. Ga currently. .I am looking for a recipe to match the Adidas style of Idli,dosa,sambar and chutney. ..As I miss it terribly..Hope you can come up with something. .
    Thanks
    Sincerely
    Neetu.Nichani

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 16, 2015 at 1:02 am

      What is Adidas idli?

      Reply
    • Poornima says

      October 24, 2015 at 10:01 pm

      It’s Adiga’s idli 🙂

      Reply
      • Suguna Vinodh says

        October 25, 2015 at 2:41 am

        Oh! Sorry. I dint quite get that. Have you tried my idli recipe?

        Reply
  117. lakshmi says

    September 8, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Hi Suguna,

    very nice blog…read the keerai mandi recipe of yours. Exact chettinad style…are you by any chance from chettinad…i am from karaikudi and living in bangalore..mother of a 3yr old girl and working…so just thought of telling u great going…keep in touch! 🙂

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      September 8, 2015 at 11:50 pm

      Thank You Lakshmi. I am from Coimbatore. 🙂

      Reply
  118. mona says

    August 27, 2015 at 4:51 am

    Hi Suguna,

    Love your blog, not gone through the entire thing, but I like your instructions and your passion and the simple and direct way you write.
    I will try out recipes and let you know.
    Keep them coming.

    Love,
    mona

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      August 27, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you so much Mona. Means a lot.

      Reply
  119. Geeta says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Hi dear
    I stumbled on your blog when I was searching for a atta bread. What a blog.lovely one. Tons of information. I am from Australia and would love to hear from you.
    Take care
    Cheers geeta

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      August 21, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      Thank you Geetha. To know more about me http://kannammacooks.com/about/

      Reply
  120. Anitha V says

    August 10, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Hi Suguna!
    I stumbled on your facebook page and have been hooked on to it for a long time. I love your recipes and have made a few too- baigan fried, streusel cake, and chicken kozhambu!
    looking forward to many more recipes! Especially in the baking section as that is my favorite too!
    Thank a lot and best of luck for your future endeavors!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      August 11, 2015 at 12:58 am

      Thank you so much Anita for trying out recipes from Kannamma Cooks. Will definitely post more recipes in the coming days. Stay tuned. Thanks for writing in.

      Reply
  121. sampath says

    August 8, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    Today I bought cauliflower and searching for how to cook as I stay alone in uae. I got yours and prepared as per your receipe. Tasted very nice and thanks for your guide. It was like my home food since I too from coimbatore,I enjoyed it very well today.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      August 9, 2015 at 2:34 am

      Thank you so much for letting us know. I am really really happy that the recipe brought back memories of home food. Wish you get to taste more of Coimbatore food in the coming days. Keep us posted on your recipe adventures.:)

      Reply
  122. sona says

    July 23, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Hi there, I tried your chettinadu style poondu kulambu, it came out pretty awesome. I am from Coimbatore too. Nice to bump into your page through Google.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      July 23, 2015 at 11:53 am

      Thank you very much Sona. I am glad you liked the chettinadu style poondu kulambu.

      Reply
  123. r.radhashree says

    July 2, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Nice kurma recipe ya

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      July 2, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Thank You RadhaShree.

      Reply
  124. Keerthana says

    June 24, 2015 at 4:46 am

    Your blog is so simple and has easy instructions. I am from Erode/Karur and your Kongu recipes are on point. Thanks and keep up the awesome work! 🙂

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 24, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you so much for writing in Keerthana. I love kongunadu cuisine as much as you do. Thanks for writing in.

      Reply
  125. Ninu says

    June 22, 2015 at 2:38 am

    Hai Suguna

    Am from kerala, and my best friend is from your place in Coimbatore. When ever I go to her home, her mom cook some of the dishes mentioned in ur blog.
    I had tried your chettinad fish curry reciepe.. and become real fan of you.
    well written regarding you and ur sweet family shortly and sweetly
    Thankyou
    Ninu

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 22, 2015 at 2:45 am

      That’s so nice to hear Nina. I am a trur true Coimbatore girl at heart. Coimbatore rocks. Thanks for taking time to write here. Truly appreciate it.

      Reply
      • Neetha says

        January 19, 2017 at 3:52 am

        Hi Kannamma love u so much such amazing recipes but after trying ur recipes could not stop commenting. Such nice collections of recipes. thank u so much

        Reply
        • Suguna Vinodh says

          January 19, 2017 at 9:42 am

          Thank you so much Neetha.

          Reply
  126. Thasnim says

    June 18, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Nice to read abt u and or recipes…..the way u present or recipes tells a lot abt u….keep going

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 19, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you very much Thasnim!

      Reply
  127. V says

    May 22, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    Very nice blog 🙂

    Reply
    • VAIDEESWARAN says

      June 10, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      Hi, you look so beautiful and hygienic,your slang in Tamil is like a music,you inspired me to give a try in cooking,and now, I am cooking at kitchen and giving rest to my wife.She loves me more than ever now, only because of you.
      Keep doing in Travelxp.I am learning much from you.

      Reply
      • Suguna Vinodh says

        June 11, 2020 at 4:31 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply

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