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.
Healthy Recipes
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.
Chow Chow / Chayote Porial
Chow Chow is rich in antioxidants. It keeps inflammation at bay. They prevent cell related damage and prevent onset of type 2 diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels. Chow chow is also rich in fiber and folate which is good for pregnant woman.
Karuppu Ulundhu (Black Ured Dhal) Sadam And Ellu Thuvayal
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.
Samai Arisi / Little Millet Aappam
Millets are nutricious, gluten free and rich in fibre and vitamins. Little millets are suitable for all age groups. Little millet also helps to reduce weight. You can eat it as a rice replacement. It is rich in minerals such as potassium, zinc, iron and calcium. It is also packed with the health benefits of … [Read more…]
Arabic Lentil Soup / Chorbat- al-ads
Arabic Lentil soup is a simple and easy soup made with masoor dhal. Lentil soup is popular in Middle East region. We use very simple spices in this soup and at the end we add lemon juice. As this soup is made of lentils, this is a healthy option for people with diabetes and tbose … [Read more…]
Pasi Paruppu (Moong Dhal) Sambar
Pasi paruppu sambar or Moong dhal sambar is simple sambar and is good for health. We make this sambar often and this goes well with idly, doasa and pongal. This is also very light on stomach. This sambar is given when one is pregnant as it gives essential nutrition. Moong dhal is rich source of … [Read more…]
Five Dhals Adai – A Healthy Start For Your Day
Adai is a healthy dosa made with mixed lentils and rice. I usually try to make different types of adai. This adai is made with five dhals and brown rice and boiled rice. This is a fiber rich breakfast which is very good for people with diabetes.
Bitter Gourd Curry / Pavakkai Porial
Bitter gourd is one of the healthiest vegetable. It is rich in fiber and is good for people with diabetes. Even though bitter gourd tastes bitter it has lots of essential nutrients and anti-oxidants. Bitter gourd is beneficial for people who have asthma, cold and cough. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, … [Read more…]
Manathakkali Keerai / Black Nightshade Kootu
Kootu is a South Indian dish which is a combination of dhal and any vegetables of our choice. i have prepared kootu with manathakkali. The English name of manathakkali is Black nightshade. In Hindi it is called as Makoi.