Can i create HDR photos using a normal digital camera and not an SLR?

Sure you can - assuming your digital camera has exposure control settings and isn't fully automatic.

Just use a tripod, bracket your exposures, then blend them in Photoshop.

Make at least three exposures - one as metered, one that's one stop over, and one that's one stop under.

Experiment. It takes time to get good at it. You may decide later to make more than three exposures, but get your feet wet first. Then go deeper.

Use either the Aperture setting or full Manual.

as long as your digital camera offers manual controls - yes