Kozhukattai is a sweet dumpling made as an offering for Lord Vinayagar during the festival Vinayagar Chathurthi / Ganesh Chathurthi. There are many variations in making kozhukattai. We can make a stuffing, a outer dough and then steam or even just combine few ingredients and then steam it. Pidi Kozhukattai is simple to put together…
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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…
Samba Pacharisi Idiyappam / Red Rice String Hoppers
Samba pacharisi idiyappam / Red rice string hoppers is a healthy steamed dish made using Samba pacharisi / Red raw rice. This particular rice consists of so many health benefits. It is a traditional rice variety found in Tamil Nadu. It is unpolished. It is healthier than the white rice. It aids in good digestion,…
Palakottai Poriyal
Palakottai poriyal / Jackfruit seeds poriyal is a South-Indian style side-dish. My husband is very fond of jackfruit and used to relish it in India. In the US we can find jackfruit in many stores. Kids are loving it too. So whenever we buy jackfruit, I save the seeds from the fruit and use it…
Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai / Banana Blossom Balls
Vazhaipoo kola urundai is a vegetarian deep fried appetizer / side-dish that is made by using Vazhaipoo / Banana Blossom as the main ingredient. We add few other flavorful ingredients along with vazhaipoo, that makes this dish a burst of flavors. This dish is very addictive. You can’t stop with one! Everything is ground and…
Sprouts Masala Sundal
Pachai Payaru / Green gram dal / Moong bean is a legume grown vastly in India. It is very healthy for all age groups. When sprouted, the health benefits are even more. Green gram dal is a pack of minerals, vitamins and iron. Sprouted green gram is low in calories and also has more antioxidants…
Mint Thuvayal
Mint is one of my favorite herbs. The fragrance and freshness always fascinates me. Just few leaves add to the flavor of the dish. I make the most of mint leaves by making chutney, adding in biryani or for making pani poori or even just adding it lemonade (makes it so refreshing). Mint consists of…
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…
Hara bhara kebab
Hara bhara kebab is a starter / appetizer made using spinach, peas, potato and some spice powders. I love this kebab as it tastes pretty much like pani puri because of the amchur powder. This is such a tasty appetizer for any party. This is healthy and a nutritious dish. Easy to prepare as well….
Mutton Soup
Mutton Soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is made using mutton (goat) bones, meat and the basic spices available in our pantry. Mutton (Goat meat) is rich in iron, protein and many other vitamins which promotes in the strong muscles and overall good health. This soup recipe has been passed on to generations…
Keerai Masiyal
Keerai masiyal is a healthy dish made using spinach. There are many variety of spinach. Spinach is nutritious and can be incorporated in a variety of dishes. The most common South-Indian dish prepared at my home is keerai masiyal or keerai poriyal. This masiyal tastes excellent when made with “Araikeerai”. I have made this recipe…
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