South Indian Avareikkai Vazhai Porial
Avaraikkai Vazhai Porial is usually made during Pongal Festival. This is a very tasty porial. But this can be made any time.
Curry Recipes
Vazhaithandu Porial / Plantain Stem Curry
Each and every part of plantain stem is useful and packed with lots of health benefits. Plantain stem also has lots of health benefits. It is good for people with diabetes as banana stem slows down the release of sugar and fats stored in the body’s cells. It also improves metabolism, and contains very few … [Read more…]
Snake Gourd Dhal Curry / Pudalangai Paruppu Porial
Snake Gourd helps to prevent respiratory problems, relieving acidity, fighting free radicals, treating liver problems, eliminating toxins, treating arterial disorders and treating diabetes. It also helps to prevent scalp disorders, treating high fever, supplying the body with low calorie nutrients and enhancing the skin.
Bitter Gourd Curry / Pavakkai Porial
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…]
Spring Onion Curry
This is a nice dish where we use spring onion, besan and few spices to make curry. When I went to my friend’s house, I had a chance to taste this dish. Then I took recipe from her and tried making this at home. The spring onion curry came out very well. This goes well … [Read more…]
Small Eggplant Fry
This is a simple and easy recipe which tastes good with rice or dosa. This dish needs simple ingredients to make. This is a very good vegan recipe. Only with small eggplant this dish tastes good. I always like eggplants and I make it a point to cook eggplants in different ways at home.
Stuffed Bitter Gourd (Pavakkai) Fry
The health benefits of bitter gourd are many and is rich in vital vitamins and minerals. It is also has very low calories and rich in dietary fiber. Bitter gourd is also very good for people with diabetes as it helps to control blood sugar. Consuming karela can help you get rid of acne, blemishes … [Read more…]
Nela Basale Curry – A Local Greens Curry
One month before, one of my friends in my apartment gave a new type of greens which I haven’t seen or used before. When I asked her, she told it is called Nela Basale and taught me how to cook it. Nela Basale is a type of greens which grow in the ground and is … [Read more…]
Stuffed Brinjal / Eggplant Curry – Andhra Style
This is a dish of Andhra. When I went to a friend’s place, she prepared this in her home. It was very tasty and immediately I got the recipe and tried this at home. Everyone liked the dish very much and from then on it is a regular dish in our home. For making this … [Read more…]
Jackfruit Seed Roast
Jackfruit seeds are very nutritious with a high source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber and vitamin A, C and B and minerals like zinc, calcium and phosphorus. Jackfruit seeds are good sources of thiamine and riboflavin. Both of these B vitamins help turn the food you eat into energy and keep your skin, eyes and … [Read more…]