Avarakai poriyal is a simple and easy to make recipe that tastes great especially with south indian meal with sambar,rasam and appalam.Apart from the taste,this healthy vegetable is rich in dietary fiber,protein and other nutrients and can be easily grown in home garden. Avarakais can also be prepared as kootu with coconut and pulses that … Continue reading Avarakai Poriyal / Broad bean curry recipe
Broccoli,a healthy,tasty vegetable packed with hundreds of super nutrients.It is very low in calories but high in vitamins,minerals and fiber.I have made a vegetable curry using broccoli and one more healthy vegetable drumstick(Moringa).Moringa tree has been referred as the Miracle tree for its versatility .All parts of the Moringa are used in some form or … Continue reading Broccoli Drumstick poriyal
Karamani beans is a healthy fiber rich vegetable.It has a good amount of vitamins and minerals as well.Beans like greens are easily available in the markets and have a lot of health benefits for our body. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups long beans 2 tbsp moong dhal 1 onion chopped 1 tbsp grated coconut TO TEMPER … Continue reading Karamani poriyal / Yard long beans curry recipe
Ridge gourd is known as Peerkangai in tamil.Ridgegourd is low in saturated fat and high in dietary fiber.It has a high water content making it a very low calorie vegetable.Some Ridge gourds are bitter to taste,so it is very important to buy tender Ridge gourds for cooking. INGREDIENTS 1/4 kg Ridge gourd/Peerkangai 1 onion chopped … Continue reading Ridge gourd curry/Peerkangai poriyal recipe
Snake gourd is a well known veggie used in various Indian recipes.They are pale green or grey green in colour.It is rich in fiber and its laxative property cures constipation.It gives a cooling effect to our system.Also helps in weight for they are very low in calories.I have posted here a recipe of snake gourd … Continue reading Snake gourd kootu/Pudalangai kootu recipe
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