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Tomato Rice popularly called as Thakkali Sadam in South India is a very quick to make rice dish that is packed with flavours from tomatoes, cardamom, and the sambar powder. Most often tomato rice is made from leftover rice, but in this recipe you will notice we have made it super simple using an electric pressure cooker where the rice gets done in just 20 minutes.  Serve Thakkali Sadam recipe along with Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita Recipe for a weekday lunch or dinner or even pack into ...

Tomato Rice popularly called as Thakkali Sadam in South India is a very quick to make rice dish that is packed with flavours from tomatoes, cardamom, and the sambar powder. Most often I like to make it more nutritious by adding some grated carrots to it as well. The Thakkali Sadam tastes delicious when served along with a raita and some papad. This rice also makes a perfect lunch box for kids, as they find it easy to eat and tasty too. Serve Thakkali Sadam recipe along with Boondi Raita and ...

Murungai Keerai Sambar Recipe is a delicious sambar made from drumstick leaves also known as Moringa leaves that is cooked along with sambar onions, mooli, sambar powder in tamarind water. It is very important to use a homemade sambar powder to get the best taste from the Murungai Keerai Sambar Recipe. Did you know: Drumstick leaves is known for its excellent source of nutrition and is natural energy booster. Drumstick leaves also known as Moringa, helps lower blood pressure, blood sugar ...

The Thandu Keerai Poriyal Recipe is a wholesome recipe made from Amaranth leaves, that is steamed and stir fried with a simple seasoning. Amaranth is a very nutritious green leafy vegetable, that is packed with taste when it is eaten in a steamed form. The recipe is simple, uses less oil and perfect for diabetic friendly diet. Did you know:  Asafoetida has lot of medicinal value. According to Ayurvedic medicine, it is used for breathing problems including chronic bronchitis and asthma. ...

Pavakkai Poriyal Recipe is a simple delicious sweet and sour preparation of this super healthy vegetable Bitter gourd. With the addition of amchur powder and jaggery, this karela sabzi becomes more delicious. The best flavours of this Pavakkai Curry (Karela Ki Sabzi) comes from the addition of roasted peanuts and lots of chopped coriander leaves. Did you know:  Asafoetida has lot of medicinal value. According to ayurvedic medicine, it is used for breathing problems including chronic bronchitis ...

The Vazhaithandu Lemon Rasam Recipe also known as the Plantain Stem Lemon Rasam Plantain stem  The Vazhaithandu rasam consumes very less time when compared to other dishes. We do not remove the thin string fiber from the banana stem for this recipe. Did you know : Plantain stem is a high fiber content vegetable and is also good for people with diabetes, high cholesterol and kidney stone. Did you know:  Asafoetida has lot of medicinal value. According to ayurvedic medicine, ...

Ven Pongal Recipe is a very traditional breakfast or tiffin dish in South India. Pongal festival is celebrated as the harvest festival and is spread over four days. Pongal in Tamil means something that is overflowing. The act of boiling over of milk in the clay pot is considered to denote future prosperity for the family.  Serve the Pongal for the Pongal Festival or a Sunday Breakfast along with Sakkarai Pongal, Vada Sambar and Kathirikai Gothsu - Eggplant ...

Mavinakayi Chitranna Recipe is a delicious preparation of rice from the raw green mangoes that you get in the summers. The tartness of the mangoes along with the green chillies and the seasonings, brings out the flavors of this classic South Indian Rice recipe.  While you’re probably enjoying the beautifully luscious ripe mangoes of the season, don’t forget to enjoy your share of the raw mangoes too by trying this Mavinakayi Chitranna Recipe. Summer feels incomplete without getting enough ...

The Lemon Rice Recipe also known as Elumichai Sadam in Tamil or Chitranna in Karnataka is a rice that is packed with flavors from lemon, green chillies and curry leaves. Different flavored rice is a very popular way of reusing leftover rice from the previous day. Making use of leftover rice, makes it easy to pack your lunch box for work or school.  Serve the Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam/Chitranna) along with papad and tomato onion raita, or plain yogurt. If you like this recipe, try ...

Murungakkai Vendhaya Keerai Sambar Recipe-Drumstick and Fenugreek Greens Sambar, has a healthy mix of greens and vegetable to make it a complete meal. Drumstick and fenugreek greens are both known to purify the blood and lowering the cholesterol. Serve Murungakkai Vendhaya Keerai Sambar-Drumstick and Fenugreek Greens Sambar with steamed rice and spicy potato roast for the weeknight dinner. Here are a few other tasty sambar recipes to try Thakkali Vengaya Sambar Recipe (Tomato Onion Sambar) Kerala ...

Chickpea Sundal Recipe is a dish that is often served as a prasad or offering in the temples of Southern India. The sundal is also served in every home that celebrates the festival of dolls (Gollu) during the Navaratri Season. The green chillies, the finely chopped gingers, and freshly grated coconut brings out the delicious flavors of this classic South Indian festive tea time snack. Serve Chickpea Sundal as an evening snack with Mango Iced Tea during summer. You can also serve it with Keerai Sambar ...

Verkadalai or Peanut Sundal, is one of the many varieties of prasadam's prepared during the nine days festivities of Navrathri. Boiled peanuts are nutritious and has many health benefits. It helps in lowering the bad cholesterol there by reducing the chances of heart strokes. This Peanut Sundal recipe is flavoured with the sundal spice mix, making it spicy and delicious. These can also be had as a healthy tea time snack. Serve the Verkadalai Sundal (Peanut Sundal) Recipe during the Navrathri or as ...

Mixed Vegetable Sambar recipe is a simple and quick method of making sambar in a single pot. The most important ingredient of making the sambar is the homemade sambar powder and every home and every kitchen in south india has a unique recipe of making the sambar powder. Below you will see the video recipe of how to make sambar using a variety of mixed vegetables. Did you know: Pure olive oil is great for everyday indian cooking. When you include good oil to your everyday diet, you ...

The Chettinad Style Uppu Mani Kozhukattai Recipe is a traditional south indian rice flour based dumpling that is made during festivals especially Ganesh Chaturthi. A rice flour porridge is made, which is then shaped and seasoned with mustard, asafoetida and curry leaves. Serve the Chettinad Style Uppu Mani Kozhukattai Recipe for festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and make the festival really special for your family. If you are looking to make Kozhukattai for festivals then you must ...

Tamil Nadu Style Masala Dal Vada recipe is a perfect monsoon snack. This is an easy version and a lovely lip-smacking vada recipe which is made with spiced chana dal and rice flour. These can also be made in Kuzhi paniyaram Pan to make it not deep fried and healthy.  Serve this Masala Dal Vada recipe with Masala Chai on a damp and rainy evening to get the best feel out of it! You can also pair it up with a creamy Paal Payasam Recipe (Rice Kheer/Pudding).  Would you like to explore ...

The Paruppu Podi Recipe is a blend of roasted spices and lentils that is full of fresh flavors and aroma. Podis are very traditional to the south Indian cuisine and a homemade podi is always more delicious than store bought podi, as they are preservative free, less spicy with no adulterants added. Serve the Paruppu Podi along with hot steamed rice and ghee or sesame oil, or add it to any vegetable curry. Other similar recipes that you can try are: Idli Dosa Milagai Podi Recipe - South Indian ...

Thengai Poli is a classic sweet Indian flatbread stuffed with a filling of coconut and jaggery. Also known as Obbattu in Karnataka, this recipe makes it a little more wholesome and healthy by replacing some of the maida with whole wheat. While this lends it a slightly coarse or grainy texture, it is still delicious and has the deeply satisfying flavours of palm jaggery soaked coconut, flattened between layers of flatbread. Serve Thengai Poli for festivals such as Diwali, Navratri or even Janmashtami. Other ...

Rava Kesari Bhath/Sooji Halwa Recipe is a pudding made from semolina, flavored with saffron and other spices topped with nuts. In most parts of Southern India, Kesari is served as part of an offering to God during festivities. The Sooji Halwa is made pure olive oil and believe me it does not alter the taste of the halwa one bit. And you will keep making this halwa more often & enjoy it guilt free with the lovely taste! Many of you are not aware that olive oil is suitable to cook all your favorite ...

अवरेकालू या ब्रॉड बीन्स कर्नाटक की एक स्वादिष्ट रेसिपी है जिसे सर्दियों के दिनों में बनाया जाता है. यह बीन नरम और अरोमा से भरपूर होता है. इस उसली को बनाने में रोज के मसालो का प्रयोग किया जाता है. अवरेकालू उसली को लच्छा पराठा और बूंदी रायते के साथ दिन के खाने के लिए परोसे.  अगर आपको यह रेसिपी पसंद है, तो आप यह भी बना सकते है, राजस्थानी सेव टमाटर की सब्ज़ी रेसिपी श्रीलंकन अंडे की करी रेसिपी  तवा पनीर मसाला रेसिपी 

वेपमपू नीम के फूलो को कहा जाता है जिसे बहुत लाभ होते है. इसके आप बहुत सारी रेसिपीज बना सकते है लेकिन यहाँ हम इसका कोलंब बना रहे है. इस डिश में बिलकुल भी खारापन नै होता है. इसमें इमली का प्रयोग किया ...

Healthy Pumpkin Carrot Idli Recipe, is a delicious and super nutritious idli, where the idli batter is enriched with freshly made pumpkin puree and grated carrots.  These idlis appear colourful and attractive, as it gets its colour from the pumpkin puree and carrots. Did you know: Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C needs and iron. It is the antioxidant beta-carotene that gives carrots their bright orange color. Beta-carotene is absorbed in the intestine and converted into ...

Pudina Idli Recipe is a lovely flavour idli recipe. Idli batter is flavoured with the popular green chutney made with coriander and mint leaves.  The chutney lends great fresh flavours to the idli.  Freshly made batter that is well fermented, along with the lush green chutney will leave your tastebuds absolutely satisfied.  Serve Pudina Idli along with Medu Vada Recipe, South Indian Coconut Chutney Recipe With Coconut Water,  Pandu Mirapakaya Pachadi ...

With the fluctuating climate in my part of the world we really cannot make out how our day is going to be. On the hot day's I generally make it in a big pot during the weekends so that we keep drinking without getting dehydrated. Vazhaithandu (Plantain stem) chopped roughly and blended with yogurt, lemon juice and salt gives this thirst quenching drink "Vazhaithandu Neer Mor”. With the fluctuating climate in my part of the world we really cannot make out how our day is going to be. We anyway's ...

सुंडकई मेथी सांबर रेसिपी में बहुत पोषण होता है और उन लोगो के लिए पर्याप्त है जिन्हे डायबिटीस या किडनी सम्बंदित बीमारी है. इसे अपने रोज के खाने के लिए बनाए क्यूंकि यह नुट्रिशन से भरपूर है. इसमें ...