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Pearl Millet / Bajra Vada

November 22, 2022 by Hema Leave a Comment
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.

Posted in: Healthy Recipes, Vadai Recipes Tagged: Bajra, Bajra Vada, healthy, Vadai

Kothamalli Thogayal / Coriander Leaves Thuvayal

July 3, 2022 by Hema Leave a Comment
Kothamalli 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.

Posted in: Breakfast Recipes, Chutney Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lunch Recipes Tagged: Healthy chutney, Kothamalli Thuvayal, south indian dish, Tamil Nadu Recipe, Thogayal

Chow Chow / Chayote Porial

April 1, 2022 by Hema Leave a Comment
Chow Chow 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.

Posted in: Curry Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lunch Recipes Tagged: Chayote, Chow Chow Porial, healthy recipes

Karuppu Ulundhu (Black Ured Dhal) Sadam And Ellu Thuvayal

July 26, 2021 by Hema Leave a Comment
Ured Dhal rice

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.

Posted in: Healthy Recipes, Lunch Recipes Tagged: Black Ured Dhal, Ellu Thogayal, healthy rice, Sesame Seeds, Tirunelveli, Ured Dhal rice

Samai Arisi / Little Millet Aappam

December 6, 2020 by Hema Leave a Comment
Samai 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…]

Posted in: Breakfast Recipes, Diabetic Recipes, Dosa Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Kerala Recipes, Millet Recipes Tagged: Aappam, Kerala Breakfast, Little Millet, Millet, Samai

Arabic Lentil Soup / Chorbat- al-ads

August 10, 2019 by Hema Leave a Comment
Arabic lentil soup

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…]

Posted in: Diabetic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Soup Recipes Tagged: Araabic Lentil Soup, Lentil Soup

Pasi Paruppu (Moong Dhal) Sambar

March 6, 2019 by Hema Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Healthy Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Sambar Recipes Tagged: Moong Dhal, Pasi Paruppu, Sambar, Tamilnadu Recipe

Five Dhals Adai – A Healthy Start For Your Day

July 15, 2018 by Hema Leave a Comment

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.

Posted in: Breakfast Recipes, Diabetic Recipes, Dosa Recipes, Healthy Recipes Tagged: Adai, Adai dosa, Diabetic Recipes, Five Dhals, healthy breakfast

Bitter Gourd Curry / Pavakkai Porial

June 14, 2018 by Hema Leave a Comment
bitter gourd curry

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…]

Posted in: Curry Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lunch Recipes Tagged: bitter gourd, Pavakkai, south indian recipes, Tamil nadu recipes

Manathakkali Keerai / Black Nightshade Kootu

May 18, 2018 by Hema Leave a Comment

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.

Posted in: Healthy Recipes, Kootu Recipes, Lunch Recipes Tagged: Black Nightshade, Healthy dish, kootu, Manathakkali Keerai
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