SWEET AND SOUR GINGER CHUTNEY

Sweet and sour ginger chutney is a lip smacking treat, it is served with idlis, dosas, pakoda  and parathas. Ginger is known to promote energy circulation in the body and increase our body’s metabolic rate. Ginger is also used to reduce inflammation. Ginger is used as a natural remedy for cold and flu. Jaggery aids […]

CRISPY CORN PAKODA

Crispy corn pakoda is a regular snack made during the monsoon seasons. Corn pakoda can be made with sweet corn or regular corn. In this recipe I have used sweet corn. Corn has numerous health benefits. Corn is low in fat and high in nutrients and eating corn can help in respiration, gastro intestinal troubles […]

HEALTHY MUTTON – VEGETABLE SOUP

Mutton –Vegetable Soup is a healthy starter before a main meal. Mutton is good source of saturated fats, vitamins and proteins.Vegetables contain good amount of vitamins and minerals. Healthy Mutton – Vegetable Soup helps to retain the body strength after diseases like common cold and fever by boosting the immunity. Mutton – Vegetable Soup is […]

palak paratha

NUTRITIOUS PALAK PARATHA

Palak paratha is a nutritious recipe which is filled with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients  which is good for the kids. It is used for lunch, dinner and to pack the tiffins.   Ingredients : 2 cup wheat flour 1 cup palaka leaves 1 bunch coriander leaves 1/2 bunch mint leaves 4 green chillies paste ½ […]

BANANA FILLETS (PAZHAM PORI)

A teatime snack . The banana [nendrapazham] is a good carbohydrate source thus a filling snack for kids back from school . Ingredients : Medium ripe bananas – 4 (nendrapazham) Maida – 1 cup Rice flour – 2 table spoon Salt – ¼ tea spoon Water Yellow food color Procedure of banana fillets : Sieve […]

RIBBON PAKODA

Ribbon pakoda is an easy south Indian snack made during Diwali and its also a great tea time snack. Ingredients : 3 cups    Besan 1 cup      Rice flour 2 tbsp     Sesame seeds 3 tbsp     Hot oil 2 tsb       Red chilli powder 2              Green chillies ½ inch     Ginger piece 4               Cloves of garlic 2               Strands of […]

chakkara-pongal

CHAKKARA PONGAL

Chakkara Pongal is a sweet delicacy prepared on festive and auspicious days like Durga pooja and Diwali. It is also served as prasadam in the temples of South India. Ingredients : 1 cup           Rice 11/2 cup    Jaggery 3 tbsp          Moong dal ½ cup         Ghee […]

Delicious Peanut Ladoo

It’s an all time kid’s favorite ladoo. Peanut ladoo kids enjoy the delicious taste of peanut and jaggery. Both peanut and jaggery have a great nutritional value. Jaggery purifies the blood and is a good remedy for anemia, asthma, joint pains and menstrual pains. Peanut are good source of vitamin E. It acts as an […]

DAHI VADA

Dahi Vada  is a popular and tangy snack of North India. Dahi vada is also known as “ Thayir Vada“ in South India. This is made and sold in Chaat bandi’s all across India, near the shopping complexes, streets. Ingredients: 1 cup Urad dal(split white lentil)  soak in water 3 ½ cup Fresh curd (yogurt) Salt ( to […]

ALOO CHANA CHAT

Aloo Chana Chat is a popular and tangy snack of North India. This is made and sold in Chaat bandi’s all across India, near the shopping complexes, streets. Ingredients: 1 ½  Cups chick peas (Kabuli chana) 2 Medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 ½ tsp Brown sugar 1/2 tsp chilli powder (mild variety) 2 tbsp […]

CHILLI BAJJI

Chilli Bajji is also known as “ Mirchi bajji “ . Mirchi bajji is a popular tea time snack inSouth India . This is made and sold in Chaat bandi’s all acrossIndia, near the shopping complexes, streets. Ingredients: 10 Green chillies, preferably big ones 100 gms Chickpea flour 1 tbsp Rice flour 1 Large potato, […]

pudina pani

PUDINA PANI

Pudina pani is a refreshing drink during summer time and when you are outdoors on hot days. It is a common coolant in India , relished by young and old. Children love the chatpati taste. Vendors place Pudina pani stalls at prime places which attracts shoppers and the passer-bys. If you are health conscious and […]

GREEN MANGO DRINK

Green Mango drink is a summer delight. It is known as Aam panna and is popular all over India. Mango drink gives cooling effect to the body and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The preparation is easy too. You can certainly give it a try. Ingredients: Unripe green mango: 3 nos 1 tsp […]

south indian cooler

BUTTERMILK

Buttermilk is an ideal drink during summer.  In Hindi it is known as Chaas, mor vellam in South India. During hot summer days you can have a glass of buttermilk and feel relaxed. South Indian style of preparing Buttermilk. For making 2 large glasses of butter milk. Ingredients: Curd: 1 cup Water: 3 cups Green […]