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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Rava upma is a traditional South Indian recipe, served as breakfast or evening snack with a hot cup of tea or coconut chutney, tomato chutney, pickle or sugar. There are various methods of preparing rava upma. We can use vegetables or dry fruits for preparing rava upma. Today, I am preparing rava upma using dry […]
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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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Dal Kheer is a simple and easy kheer recipe which is prepared using both the green gram dal and Bengal gram dal. This Dal Kheer recipe is prepared using jaggery syrup and milk. Today I am posting Dal Kheer with Poppy Seeds. In this Kheer i have grinded together roasted poppy seeds and grated coconut […]
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Boorelu is a traditional sweet dish of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Boorelu is a tasty sweet recipe enjoyed by all during festivals. Boorelu are prepared with different ingredients for outer covering and different ingredients for filing. Pallila Boorelu is one of the different types of Boorelu. Pallila Boorelu is prepared with rice and urad dal […]
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Makara Sankranthi is one of the auspicious Hindus festival celebrated in almost every part of India. It is a harvest festival celebrated differently in many cultural forms. Makara Sankranthi is celebrated to mark the transition of Sun into the zodiac sign Capricorn of Makara rashi on its celestial path. This day also marks the arrival […]
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Poornam Boorelu is one of the traditional sweet dishes prepared in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Poornam Boorelu is a tasty sweet recipe enjoyed by all during festivals. Poornam Boorelu is prepared with rice and urad dal flour as outer covering and for filling it is prepared with channa dal, jaggery and coconut. Poornam Boorelu is […]
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Til Ka Laddoo is a traditional recipe prepared during festivals especially for Makara Sankranthi. Til Ka Laddoo is an easy recipe made with Til/sesame and jaggery. Makara Sankranthi is the harvest festival celebrated in many states of South India – Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Punjab in North India. Dishes made of Til are […]
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Appam is a traditional breakfast recipe of Kerala which is tasty, soft and spongy in center and has a lacy border. Appam is prepared using rice flour, coconut and yeast or without yeast. Today I am posting Appam using yeast. Serve Appam with vegetable stew, potato stew, fish curry, chicken stew, mutton curry or egg […]
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Raw Banana is widely used in many Indian cooking recipes as snacks, curries, fries etc. it is a good dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals and contains starch that may help control blood sugar, manage weight and lower blood cholesterol level. Carrot contains beta carotene and fiber content and is rich in Vitamins, Iron which helps […]
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Potato Capsicum Fry is a simple and tasty dish. Aloo Shimla Mirch is dry North Indian recipe cooked with Aloo (potato) and Shimla Mirch (capsicum). Aloo and Shimla Mirch make a great tasty combination which is relished by all. Today I am posting Spicy Potato Capsicum fry which is easy and simple dish which can […]
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Rava Ladoo is an easy sweet recipe that is prepared with less easily available ingredients like rava, grated coconut, milk, dry fruits and ghee. Rava Ladoo is prepared during festivals and other important occasions. It is very easy and consumes less time to prepare Rava Ladoo. Today I am posting Rava Ladoo prepared with grated […]
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