During this Navaratri festival we make sundals for neivedhyam. Kollu sundal is healthy sundal. Horse gram is densely packed with vital nutrients. It also contains a variety of other essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, phosphorus, and vitamin C . Horse gram is rich in fibre. This is diabetic friendly recipe.
Pulima is a traditional upma made with rice flour and tamarind water, adding some spices. This is my favourite upma. My mother used to make this. This is simple upma recipe. With tanginess of tamrind and the spices added this upma is awesome.
Cucumber chutney is a healthy chutney which can be made very easily. It goes well with rice, idly or dosa. This a Mangalore recipe. This chutney can also be made using English cucumbers. If you want you can add grated coconut while grinding the chutney.
This is a simple kathirikkai or brinjal gravy prepared in village style. This is simple and easy to make and it is very tasty. We have to just add all the vegetables, cumin seeds and salt and cook and mash them. Then we have to season this with some basic ingredients.
Most of us does not like radish due to its pungent smell and taste. But it has numerous health benefits. Radishes are low in calories and provide a range of nutrients and antioxidants. Radish is a rich source of Vitamin C. As radish is rich in fiber it aids in bowel movement that alleviates constipation … [Read more…]
We generally think what side dish to make for dinner that goes well with chapathi or dosa. We would generally like to make something different and tasty. Capsicum masala is a simple and easy to make side dish which is very tasty.
Onion vada is a tea time snack available in Kerala tea shops. We can make ulli vada with basic ingredients present in our kitchen. This is simple and easy to make.
Ulundhu Sadam or Black Ured Dahl rice and Ellu (sesame seeds) thuvayal is a traditional Tirunelveli dish. This is usually prepared for teenage girls whenthey attain puberty. Black ured dhal is rich in minerals including potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous and calcium which play a crucial role in maintaining the density of bones.
Masala Finger Sticks are made using wheat flour and some masalas from our kitchen. This is a good evening snacks. It is crispy and the addition of kasuri methi gives the sticks a good flavor and taste.
Sundaikkai (Turkey Berry) is usually grown in the backyards of many homes. It has lots of health benefits. Turkey berry increases the production of red blood cells and so it is good for people with anemia. Sundaikkai is good for people with diabetes as it helps to control blood sugar. They also help lower blood … [Read more…]