Vada is a popular snack food in India, typically served with a variety of chutneys and sambar. It is a deep-fried snack made using various lentils and spices. Vadas are usually round or donut-shaped, with a crispy exterior and a soft and fluffy interior. They are popular across the country, but each region has its … [Read more…]
Idly podi or chilli powder made for idly is best accompaniment for idlies. This is always present in South Indian Kitchen. This powder is made with channa dhal, ured dhal, red chillies and salt. Idly podi is best served by mixing gingelly oil. When we travel for long distance, we can also make podi idly … [Read more…]
We always have stock of puffed rice at home. We generally eat as it is or make snacks out of it by frying with some spices. But when we went to my son’s friend house, there they gave this upma. My son like it a lot. So I asked his friend’s mother the recipe and … [Read more…]
Bitter gourd is one of the healthiest vegetable. It is rich in fiber and is good for people with diabetes. Even though bitter gourd tastes bitter it has lots of essential nutrients and anti-oxidants. Bitter gourd is beneficial for people who have asthma, cold and cough. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, … [Read more…]
We often make sevai or idiyappam using raw rice. But this is a healthy sevai which we can prepare from wheat flour. Idiyappam or sevai makes a wonderful breakfast option. It is very healthy as it is a steamed food. It is easily digestible and good for diabetic people.
In this season, we get tomatoes in lesser price. So thought of making tomato kuzhambu. This is a spicy tomato kuzhambu which I make very often at home. This kuzhambu is served with rice and the spiciness and the aroma of the dish will surely make everyone to love this dish.
Fresh mochai kottai is available plenty in this season. We make variety of dishes using mochai kottai. It is very healthy and tasty. Field beans is rich in proteins and helps in giving strength to our body. It is also rich in fibers and iron which is very good for people with diabetics. It is … [Read more…]
Mochai Kottai is available in winter season here. It has lots of health benefits. We use this in most of the recipes we make. We add this in curries, sambar, kurma, upma etc. this beans tastes so well. It has a unique taste which makes the dish very tasty.
When we pack for lunch, making variety rice and packing is a good option. This is a simple and easy dish which can be made even with leftover rice. It uses very simple ingredients like tomato, peas and garlic. There are variety of tomato rice which we can make. But this is a simple version … [Read more…]
We use pumpkins in variety of dishes. This is a very nice dosa which we make with white pumpkin. This can be given to kids as it has lots of health benefits. I had extra pumpkins at home. So thought of making this. There is no need of fermenting and we can make this dosa … [Read more…]