Vazhaipoo / Banana Flower Kuzhambu
This is a very interesting kuzhambu made from banana flower. The cleaning process only takes time. But this dish is worth a try. Banana flower has lots of health benefits and it is good for women in all ages.
South indian lunch
Garlic Paruppu Podi
Podis like Parppu podi, Coconut podi and Curry leaves podi are a boon to our kitchen. When we are unwell and we are lazy to cook, we can use this powders. Just keep some hot rice and our work will be over. My mother used to make paruppu podi at home with toor dhal. This … [Read more…]
Kara (Spicy) Kuzhambu With Curd
Usually we make kara kuzhambu with tamarind. But in this kuzhambu we add curd instead of tamarind. This is one of my Grandmother’s recipe which I make often. We also add ground coconut mixture in this kuzhambu. The kuzhambu tastes good with the spiciness and tanginess.
Pudhina / Mint Kuzhambu
Pudhina or mint leaves are very beneficial for one’s health. With very good smell this leaves refreshes us once we smell it. It has lots of medicinal uses. It is very good for stomach and helps in curing indigestion and upset stomach. It is one of the leaves that has highest antioxidant capabilities. It is … [Read more…]
Raw Mango Kuzhambu / Gravy
As this is mango season, I thought of posting about raw mango kuzhambu. I like raw mango in any form. We can make raw mango chutney, Raw mango rice and many more. This is a simple recipe and tasty too.
Ennai Vazhakkai Kuzhambu / Raw Banana Gravy cooked in Oil
Ennai Vazhaikkai kuzhambu is a kuzhambu which I learnt from my friend. Once I went to her house and she gave this to try. Immediately I liked this one very much. I got the recipe from her and tried. This is a simple dish which can be easily made.
Ragi (Finger Millet) Kuzhi Paniayaram
We all would have tasted paniyaram made using rice four or idly batter. This is a healthy paniyaram made with ragi idly batter. This is a very tasty paniyaram which we make in kuzhi paniyaram chatti. We can make this very easily if we have ragi idly batter at home. This can be served as an … [Read more…]
Kariveppilai (Curry Leaves) Kuzhambu
We use curry leaves in almost every dishes we make. Instead of eating it, most of us throw it away. In Ayurvedic medicine, curry leaves are believed to have several medicinal properties such as anti-diabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and hepato-protective (capability to protect liver from damage) properties. Curry leaves contain high amounts of vitamin A … [Read more…]
Midhi Pavakkai Fry or Baby Bitter Gourd Fry
Many people do not like bitter gourd (Pavakkai) because of the bitter taste in it. But it has many health benefits. Bitter gourd lowers blood glucose as it contains a chemical called Charantin which reduces high blood glucose levels so it is very good for Diabetic persons. A serving of bitter gourd satisfies your entire … [Read more…]
Tomato Rice
Tomato rice is a south indian rice recipe and I like it as I like tomatoes a lot. It can be made quickly and easily. The tangy taste of tomato makes the rice taste good.