Pigeon peas are harvested during winter season. It is the power house of Vitamins and Minerals. Green pigeon peas are called tuvar dal in Hindi, arahar dal pods in Bengali, Kandikayalu in Telugu, Thuvarai in Tamil and Thuvara in Malayalam. It is eaten as a boiled snack. When these are peeled, dried and processed, they […]
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Karthigai Deepam is a festival of lights celebrated in Tamil month of Karthigai. It is celebrated on the full moon day of Karthigai month. Nel Pori Urundai is one of the famous neivedyam offered to God during Karthigai Deepam in Tamil Nadu. Let’s go thru the process of preparing Nel Pori: Ingredients: Nel Pori 3 […]
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Kala channa sundal recipe is a simple, easy and nutritious black chickpeas recipe. It is prepared during Vinayaka Chaturthi and Navratri festival. Kala Channa Sundal is offered to God and Goddess as prasadam or neivedyam. Black channa sundal is a South Indian recipe prepared with black chickpeas, spices and coconut. Ingredients: Kala channa/ black chickpeas […]
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Sorrel leaf is known as Gongura in Telugu. Many dishes are prepared with gongura in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states. Gongura (sorrel leaves) provides significant amount of dietary fiber, very few calories, no fats and small amount of protein. It is rich in Vitamin C, A, B-6, Iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Gongura Pappu is […]
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Broad Beans (chikkudukaya) are good source of cholesterol. It is also rich in dietary fiber and soluable fibre. Potatoes are good source of Vitamin C and B6. It strengthens the immune system and boost heart health. Today, I am posting Broad Beans and Potato Fry which is very nutrient, easy to prepare and tasty side […]
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Gulab Jamun is a traditional sweet recipe of India. It is prepared during Diwali, Holi, Eid, Navratri and weddings and special occasions. It is a soft, juicy and delicious balls in sugar syrup. It is the favorite sweet recipe for many. Let’s go thru the procedure of making homemade Gulab Jamun. Ingredients: Milk powder 1 […]
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Rasam is a traditional South Indian recipe which is prepared using tamarind pulp and various spices. It is served with rice or separately as a spicy soup. It is prepared usually during winter as our taste buds increase for more spicy foods. Rasam usually is consumed when we have cold and flu as it has […]
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