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…]
We often eat oranges and throw the orange peel. This recipe uses the peels of orange to make a tasty and tangy kuzhambu. Orange peel contains good amounts of provitamin A, folate, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B6, and calcium.
Peerkangai Kadaiyal is a village style preparation. This is a Tamil Nadu style preparation. Kadaiyal means adding the required vegetables and cooking well and mashing with wooden masher called mathu and tempered with some tempering. Peerkangai Kadaiyal goes well with stemed rice or dosa. Peerkangai is also known as Ridge Gourd, Turai or Beerakaya .
Ragi is gluten free grain which is very good for our health. Ragi is a rich source of calcium, iron and protein. Ragi flour is rich in dietary fibre and it slowly digests. So the stomach feels fuller and is good for people with diabetes. Ragi is also known as nachni or finger millet.
Vazhaipoo is a superfood which has lots of health benefits. Vazhaipoo is also called as banana blossom, banana flower or banana heart. Banana flower is packed with essential minerals such as phosphorous, calcium, potassium, copper, magnesium and iron, vital for several bodily functions. Banana flower is good for diabetic patients as it reduces the level … [Read more…]
In this season, we get lots of mochai kottai. Mochai kottai has lots of health benefits. Mochai kottai looks like avaraikkai. Inside this , if we remove we can find mochai kottai. It is also known as field beans.Field beans is rich in proteins and helps in giving strength to our body. Field beans is … [Read more…]