Generally we make vadai using ured dhal and channa dhal. Do you know that we can make vadas using moong dhal also? Making pasi paruppu vadai is very easy and this vada cooks fast. This is a tasty vada which can be had as an evening snack with tea. This vada tastes well with coconut … [Read more…]
Karamani is rich in fibre and are excellent source of complex carbohydrates. Black eyed beans helps to reduce blood sugar levels, improving blood pressure, decreasing blood lipid levels and reducing inflammation.
Mochai Kottai or Field Beans Masal vadai is a variation of the masal vadai we make in south India. In this, we add some field beans and grind for vada. This vada is crispy on the outer side and soft on the inner side.
Millets are very healthy food option. For making this we need ragi flour and jowar flour, curd, chopped onions and green chillies. Mix all this with salt and we can make vadas. This is very tasty and is a healthy snack option.
The vadai we get in Anjaneyar temple is a special which is very unique in taste and flavor. It is made with the same ured dhal with pepper added in it and it is very crispy and crunchy in taste. As it is winter, I thought of preparing the milagu vadai at home and it … [Read more…]
Generally we make masala vadai using channa dhal. As there was some red soya bean sprouts at home, I thought of making sprout vadai and it came out very well. During this summer holiday, we can make healthy vadai like this and give to kids. Surely they will enjoy.
Ama vadai is a special traditional dish that is made during Bhogi festival. This vadai is made of toor dhal, ured dhal and channa dhal with some spices. This vadai is called ama vadai because, the outer covering looks like tortoise (aamai) as it is hard. It is also called as mupparuppu vadai as it … [Read more…]
The banana flower is the flower of banana plant. It is called as Vazhaipoo in Tamil. It is large and maroon colored cone shaped flower with cream colored florets layered inside. It has many medicinal properties. Banana flowers are rich vitamins like C and E, flavonoids, protein, minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, copper, phosphorous, magnesium … [Read more…]
Masal vadai is a famous south Indian snack. It is spicy and crispy and tastes so good. I prepare this in rainy season often. It is made of soaked channa dal (Kadalai paruppu) with some spices.
Medhu vadai is a traditional south Indian recipe made from ured dhal. My mother used to make this during festival times. Grind the batter with just enough water to make a soft but not watery dough – as the consistency of the batter that determines how soft the vadas turn out. If it is too watery, … [Read more…]