Adai is a thick protein rich dish that is made with dal and rice. I have substituted the rice with millets. The batter does not need fermentation. By adding millets, this becomes a even more nutritious meal and also feels lighter on the tummy. I always add murungai keerai (drumstick leaves/morninga leaves) to adai batter…
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Ragi Idli (Using Whole Ragi millet)
Ragi / Keppai is a wholegrain that is rich in iron, fiber and calcium. It is also a great source of good carbohydrate. It can be included in our diet in many forms. Most common forms would be idli, dosai, porridge and mudde. I made idli this time and it turned out great. The best…
Kathirikkai Chutney / Brinjal Chutney
Kathirikkai / Brinjal / Eggplant is a favorite vegetable at home. I make sambar, puli kuzhambu, poriyal and chutney using it. This chutney is a one-pot dish that is made with readily available ingredients in the kitchen. It is super easy to make and tastes delicious along with idli / dosai. I’m a big fan…
Adai
Adai is a protein rich South-Indian breakfast made with a lot of lentils and rice. It is a type of dosai but slightly thicker than the regular dosai. I use a combination of lentils for adai. The raw rice makes it crispy. I make it even more nutritious by adding murungai keerai / moringa leaves….
Sesame seeds chutney
Sesame seeds is one of the oldest oilseed crop. It has many health benefits. These seeds are rich in Vitamin B, Iron, Calcium, Fiber and Protein. They are a source of good fat. When consumed regularly, might help boost the immune system and lower cholestrol. Black sesame seeds are really common too. It has more…
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