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…]
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…]
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…]