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.
Lunch Recipes
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…]
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.
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.
Stuffed Snake Gourd (Pudalangai)
Snake gourd is highly nutritious and is high in water content. It gives cooling effect for the body and has no cholesterol. Snake gourd is full of vitamins and minerals. Snake gourd is also rich in fiber and is good for people with diabetes.
Thinai Arisi Keerai Sadam / Foxtail Millet Greens Rice
Millets are good for our health. There are different types of millets like foxtail millet, barnyard millet, finger millet pearl millet, etc. These are very high in nutritional content. They are rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Millets are three to five times nutritionally better than rice and wheat. Millets are rich in B vitamins, calcium, iron, … [Read more…]
Dry Neem Flower (Veppam Poo) Rasam
Neem flower is very good for our health. We get neem flowers in summer season. We can collect them and dry them and use it for the whole year. Neem flower is considered an antiseptic that can cleanse your system. Veppam poo is bitter in taste. It helps to remove worms in our stomach. If … [Read more…]
Mullangi Keerai (Radish Greens) Porial
Whenever we buy radish, we throw away radish greens. When we throw away radish greens, we miss out lots of nutrients it possess. Radish greens have peppery earthen taste. Radish greens are rich in vitamin A and C and are rich in iron, phosphorous and thiamine. By having radish leaves, fatigue can be reduced. As … [Read more…]