When we have some leftover roasted ured dhal powder, we can simply make Daangar pachadi. Ured dhal is good for strengthening of pelvic bones and hip muscles. When we make murukku, cheedai and thattai, we will be preparing ured dhal flour. There will be some leftover flour which we can use this. We can always … [Read more…]
Pachadi is a traditional dish prepared in Tamilnadu and Kerala. Ash Gourd Pachadi is a traditional Kerala recipe which can be easily made. It is a type of salad prepared and is very simple to make. In this pachadi we use cooked ash gourd with coconut paste and yogurt.
Raita is one of the liked accompaniment in most of the Indian meals, be it be biriyani or parathas. There are different varieties of raitas we make with vegetables and even with fruits. The garlic flavor in this raita gives a nice aroma to this. This is a diabetic friendly dish which can be prepared … [Read more…]
Salads are always a healthy option. We make different types of salad. Starting your meals with a bowl of salad helps to reduce your weight. Since salads are low in calories, high in fiber and rich in other nutrients, it makes your stomach feel full. In turn, you will eat less food which helps in … [Read more…]
Kosambari or Moong dhal salad is one of the healthiest salad made during festival time. For this, we have to first soak moong dhal in water and then drain the water and add other ingredients to make and healthy salad. This is a very simple salad to make. This is a traditional salad made in … [Read more…]
This is a healthy salad made with channa sprouts and vegetables with a hint of curd. The little curd added makes the salad very tasty. This is very simple to make and it is diabetic friendly.
Yesterday, I went to a marriage function in Bangalore. There they served a special dish called Sweet Corn Kosambari. It was very appealing to see and the taste was also very good. So I asked about the recipe and tried making it at home. Everyone liked it. It is very healthy salad which can be made very … [Read more…]
Carrot salad is a traditional salad which my mother makes often. With grated carrots and lemon juice this salad tastes awesome with curd rice. You can mix this with curd rice and there goes the tasty lunch. This is a simple preparation and the best one too.
The stem of a plantain or banana plant contain fibers rich in medicinal qualities.As a natural diuretic, plantain stem fiber helps the urinary tract and the overall digestive system function. If you use plantain stem in food regularly you can avoid kidney stones. This recipe is a tasty and easy to make one and plantain … [Read more…]
As today is tamil new year, I am posting a special recipe – Mangai Pachadi. Mangai pachadi is also served in marriages. Some of them add neem flowers to it, to get 6 tastes (arusuvai) in it (Innipu, uppu, pullippu, kasappu, urrapu and thuvarpppu). This dish signifies life is a mixture of all emotions and … [Read more…]