lunch recipes
Beetroot Kootu

Beetroots are one of the health food. Beetroots are rich in fibre, anti-oxidants and is full of vitamins and minerals. As beetroots are rich in fiber it prevents constipation and it also helps to lower cholesterol levels. Beetroots are low in calorie and has no fat. According to recent study, beetroot increases insulin sensitivity and … [Read more…]
Snake Gourd / Pudalangai Curry

A creeper from the family of gourds, the snake gourd, is packed with myriad nutritional benefits.The nutritive value of snake gourd is unbeatable compared to other vegetables. The gourd comprises of protein, fat, carbohydrate and soluble fiber. Its mineral and vitamin content are calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin and carotene. Due to its high water and low calorie content, the gourd is … [Read more…]
Coconut Rice/ Thengai Sadam

This is a tasty south Indian recipe made with coconut. This is a very simple recipe and can be made even by those who does not know cooking. Any south Indian would love to have coconut rice. This rice is made from fresh coconut and there are so many variations. When I used to study … [Read more…]