Ohh! I know I have been making lot of fresh juices at home nowadays.And my posts are more about fresh fruit juices.It is mainly because Chennai's temperature doesn't seem to be coming down even after the Agni Natchatram. Most of the days it is above 40 C.I make at least 4 servings of fruit or … Continue reading Pomegranate juice (with mint and lemon)
Making juices at home is such an easy process,more hygienic and healthy too.Homemade juices are free from artificial colours and preservatives.Their nutritional values are also high when compared to packed drinks. But still we rely on packed fruit drinks for we don't have time or might be lazy to make them at home. Today I … Continue reading Mint Coriander juice
Mushroom Peas kurma is a rich creamy gravy made with coconut milk and could be served with roti or rice.Peas is one such vegetable that goes well with any vegetable,rice,paneer,mushroom and also in making non-veg dishes.Thus Peas makes a wonderful combo and brings out such great taste. This kurma recipe is so simple to make … Continue reading Mushroom Peas Kurma
Kaadai / Ullan is a small bird known as Quail in English.It looks more like a pigeon and weights about 150-200 grams.There is not much flesh in their body as they are small in size.It can be prepared the same way how we cook chicken at home and there is no need to pressure cook … Continue reading Kaadai masala fry
Wishing all my dear friends a very Happy Tamil New Year .Tamil new year or Tamil puthandu is celebrated on April 14 th by the Tamilians all over the world. Yet another reason for my happiness is its my 100 th post today.More than sharing and learning new recipes I have made lot of good … Continue reading Carrot halwa / Gajar halwa
Vendakkai Puli Kulambu is a gravy prepared with Okra/ladies finger cooked in tamarind juice.A tangy kulambu that goes well with steamed rice and papad.Use only tender Vendakkai/Okra for this kulambu and dont forget to dry them in sun for few minutes after chopping.This helps to remove the sliminess from the Vendakkai/Okra and makes your kulambu … Continue reading Vendakkai Puli Kulambu
Chakka Pradhaman / Jackfruit payasam is a traditional payasam of Kerala prepared using jackfruits.Various food items are made from jackfruits like jams,payasam,juices,chips,candies and many more.Even the seeds of jackfruits are edible and used to make sambar and many delicious curries. I tasted this payasam for the first time in Alapuzha and could still remember that … Continue reading Chakka Pradhaman /Jackfruit Payasam
Elaneer is a refreshing natural juice without any artificial colouring and flavouring.I have prepared this juice using tender coconut water,lime and nannari. Nannari (Sarasaparilla) is a pleasant smelling wonder herb that helps to cool our body during summer season. Elaneer juice is a famous natural drink in the villages of Tamil nadu.But people in the … Continue reading Elaneer Juice / Tender coconut juice
Ragi an inexpensive staple food but rich in nutritional benefits.Ragi is a nutritious weight loss food and a healthy food for diabetics There are many recipes made from ragi like Ragi dosai,Ragi porridge,Ragi roti,Ragi biscuits.My post is on Ragi vegetable idly today.Just wanna make something different from the usual Ragi Idly. I wanted to make … Continue reading Ragi Vegetable Idly
Oats Venpongal is an easy to cook healthy recipe.Oats have become part of everyone's diet especially for their nutritional benefits.They have a high fiber content,low in calories,great for weight management and also helps to combat many diseases. Oats Venpongal tastes the same as Rice Venpongal,it is really hard to make out the addition of Oats.Not … Continue reading Oats Venpongal
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