Bitter gourd, also known as pavakkai in Tamil, is a vegetable that is often disliked due to its bitter taste. However, when cooked with a blend of spices, it transforms into a flavorful and delicious dish. Pavakkai podi curry is a popular Tamil Nadu recipe that is both easy to make and packed with flavors. … [Read more…]
Pudhina chutney is commonly prepared in South Indian cuisine. This is a simple recipe made in our home. Pudhina chutney is made using fresh mint leaves, coriander, green chili, ginger, coconut, tamarind, and spices. This chutney is commonly served as a condiment with South Indian dishes like dosa, idli, and uttapam, providing a unique flavor … [Read more…]
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.
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…]
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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…]