Meen Kuzhambu or fish curry as it is called in Tamil is a spicy, tasty and tangy fish recipe. There are different methods of preparing fish curry in Tamilnadu style, like in some fish curries we use tamarind, coconut etc. In this fish curry we are using onions and tomatoes as main ingredients. In this […]
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Erissery is a traditional dish of Kerala Sadhya. Erissery is a vegetarian dish prepared using different veggies with or without pulses using ground coconut paste with a unique aroma of seasoning. Today I am posting Chakka Erissery, prepared using semi-ripe jackfruit. This erissery is sweet as we are using semi-ripe jackfruit. Let’s go thru the […]
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Drumstick leaves or Muringayila has lots of medicinal value. The leaves are an excellent source of many vitamins, minerals and proteins. The power of reducing the sugar level in the blood is possessed by drumstick leaves. Eating drumstick leaves is believed to increase breast milk production in new born-mothers. It also boosts the immune system. […]
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Fish is a low – fat and high quality protein. Fish is filled with omega – 3 fatty acid, which are important for our body and brain development. Fish also contains Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, minerals and potassium. There are different methods of consuming fish. One of the methods is by frying it. In India, […]
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Egg Bhurji is an easy, quick, tasty and healthy side dish used for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Egg Bhurji is the favourite dish among all the age groups. There are many ways of preparing Egg Bhurji or Anda Bhurji. Today I am posting one of the simple and easy ways of preparing Egg Bhurji. Ingredients: […]
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Pakke Kele Ki Sabji is a fry prepared with ripe bananas and spices. It is a sweet and spicy dish. It has the sweetness of ripe bananas and it is spicy as it has the spices add to the fry. Children love this sabji for its sweet taste. If you like a sweet taste for […]
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Tomato Kichadi or Thakkali Kichadi is one of the recipes of Kerala Sadhya. Tomato Kichadi is the tomatoes cooked in coconut gravy and crud. Let’s go thru the process of preparing Tomato Kichadi: Ingredients: Ripe tomatoes 1 cup Red chilli […]
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Chole Palak is a curry prepared with combination of both Palak (spinach) and Chole (white chickpeas) which is prepared in North Indian Style. Chole Palak is a healthy protein-iron rich dish. Palak (spinach) is a good iron content green leave vegetable and Chole is a protein- rich food. Let’s go thru the process of preparing […]
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Methi (fenugreek) is a remedy for many maladies such as arthritis, diabetes, ulcer and stomach disorder using methi leaves twice a week in cooking balances the sugar level in blood. In my previous post I have posted about methi leaves sambar. Today I am posting ALOO METHI SABJI with methi and potatoes which not only […]
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Palak (spinach) is a good source of vitamin A and K, calcium, iron and minerals. This green leaf vegetable is also a constituent of anti-oxidant and anti-cancer. Toor dal provides essential nutrients, fibre and protein. Thus this recipe is a combination of both palak and toor dal which is highly nutritious and delicious. Palakura pappu […]
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Snake Gourd or Potlakaya as it is known in Telugu is a vine plant or climber vegetable or gourd that has a lot of health benefits as it includes a large amount of water as well as fibre. It is abundant in proteins, vitamins A, B and C. Because of the high fibre content in […]
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Methi or Fenugreek is of high nutritional value. It is used for curing arthritis, diabetes, ulcer and stomach disorders. Consuming a teaspoonful of fenugreek seeds in the morning on an empty stomach helps to increase the working of the pancreas, thereby increasing the production of insulin. This helps to reduce the high sugar levels in […]
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Spicy and Sweet Corn Pulao is prepared using sweet corn, rice and spices. It is a nutritious pulao which has a spicy and sweet taste. Corn is low in fat and high in nutrients and eating corn can help respiratory, gastro instential and eye health. Corn has lots of roughage so it relieves you of […]
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Koorka is the root vegetable which is found in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In English it is known as Chinese Potato. Koorka has a distinct flavour which makes it different from others tubers. Washing and peeling Koorka is a tedious process. But the end result is a tasty and spicy Koorka Mezhukupurathi. I usually wash […]
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