Lots of people does not like the taste of bitter gourd due to its bitter taste. We make different recipes using bitter gourd like stuffed bitter gourd fry, bitter gourd curry, bitter gourd podi, bitter gourd fry and pavakkai pitlai. This bitter gourd thokku is tangy, spicy and tasty pickle. We can also mix this … [Read more…]
We generally different porial as an accompaniment for rice. Here I have used long bajji milagai to make porial. This is a different porial and it tastes good.
Rasam is a South Indian Soup which can be taken with rice or we can drink hot. Rasam is soothing for our stomach. Jeeraga rasam is a traditional rasam which helps in digestion. It has lots of jeera in it.
We use brinjals to make different dishes. Brinjal rasavangi is a traditional dish of Tamilnadu. My mother used to make this often. Rasavangi is a dish which is in between kootu and sambar. Rasavangi goes well with rice and dosa.
Agathi keerai is rich in fibre and helps in digestion. It has cooling properties. It helps to cure acidity related issues. It helps to cure acidity related issues. Agathi keerai is rich in calcium and iron. Agathi keerai also strengthens the nerves of eyes. Agathi keerai is diabetic friendly.
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…]
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.
Arasanikkai or parangikkai kuzhambu is a simple and delicious gravy that goes well with hot rice. This is a Tamil Nadu style kuzhambu. Some people may not like parangikkai as it is sweet in taste. But yellow pumpkin is a superfood. It is rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
In this season, we get lots of mangoes. Mangai thokku is a pickle which is made from raw mango. We make thokku by peeling the raw mangoes and grating them and adding some spices. Mango thokku will be very tasty and tangy and it goes well with curd rice. It also goes well with idly … [Read more…]