Pearl Millet / Bajra Vada
As rainy season has started, I thought of making vada using bajra flour. This is a simple vada which we can make very easily. Bajra is very healthy. This is a good tea time snack.
Author: Hema
Paal Poli / Milk Poli
Paal poli is a traditional sweet made using milk and is usually prepared during Diwali. In his, we deep fry maida poori and soak in cooked milk and sugar mixture. Paal pol is usually prepared in Tamilnadu.
Parangikkai Porial / Yellow Pumpkin Curry
We use yellow pumpkin to make different items like kuzhambu, kootu, etc. Yellow pumpkin is called as parangikkai, arasanikkai or manjal poosanikkai in tamil. This curry is simple to make and tastes good.
Seppan Kizhangu / Colocasia Roast
Seppan kizhangu is also called as taro root or colocasia or arbi. It has lots of health benefits. Taro root is rich in fibre. It also gives high amount of energy, lowers blood pressure and improves muscular health. It also helps to strentthen bones and teeth and is a high source of amino acids. It … [Read more…]
Leftover Moong Dhal Bonda
We used to wonder how to reuse leftover dals or vegetables. No need to worry. We can make bondas using leftover moong dhal. This bonda tastes good and it will be finished in a jiffy. Everyone will like it. You can serve this bonda with coconut chutney.
Ingi Rasam / Ginger Rasam
Ginger is used in our cooking for long time. Ginger helps in relieving nausea and stomach pain. It aids in digestion and improves forward metabolism. Ginger is good for people with diabetes.
Kadamba Sambar / Mixed Vegetable Sambar
Generally we make different type of sambar at home. In this kadamba sambar we add mixed vegetables and make. This is one of the sambar prepared during festivals. This sambar goes well with Ven Pongal, Idly or Dosa.
Tofu 65
Tofu is prepared by pressing soya milk to solid blocks. Tofu is a good for vegetarians and vegans as it is fully plant based product. Tofu is gluten free. Tofu contains several anti-inflammatory, antioxidant phyto-chemicals making it a great addition to an anti-inflammatory diet. Tofu is also a good source of ‘complete’ protein – meaning … [Read more…]
Kothamalli Thogayal / Coriander Leaves Thuvayal
Kothamalli thogayal is a simple dish made using coriander leaves, red chillies, tamarind, mustard seeds and ured dhal. These are first roasted in a teaspoon of oil and ground to a fine and thick paste.
South Indian Vegetable Biriyani
Vegetable biriyani is a rice dish prepared with mixed vegetables cooked with basmati rice or jeeraga samba rice and aromatic spices. The aroma of biriyani will make you crave for more.