Thursday, January 26, 2017

Vendhaya Keerai Poriyal-Methi Bhaji Recipe-Fenugreek Leaves Stir Fry



Fenugreek leaves are commonly used in Indian cooking. It is known as "vendhaya keerai" in Tamil and "methi" in Hindi. Dried fenugreek leaves are called "kasoori methi" which is also used in cooking. Fenugreek leaves are a good source of iron, protein, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6 and dietary fiber. Fenugreek is considered good for nursing mothers. It helps improve lactation. It helps

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Kollu Adai-Horse gram Vegetable Adai Dosa Recipe-Kollu Recipes



Horse gram (known as "kollu" in Tamil and "kulthi" in Hindi) is a rich source of calcium, protein, phosphorous, iron and fiber. Horse gram can be used to make many dishes like kollu rasam, kollu sundal, horse gram sprout salad, side dishes for chapati, kollu soup etc. Horse gram sprouts are more nutritious and easily digestible. As horse gram is rich in fiber, it helps in weight loss by

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Avocado Chapathi-Avocado Paratha Recipe-Avocado Indian Recipes



Avocado is considered a "super food". Do you know it improves your skin and helps prevent many life threatening diseases. Though high in fat (healthy fat), it helps in weight loss. I had a ripe avocado which I added to the wheat flour and prepared a dough. I did not add water or oil to make the dough. The oil in the avocados were enough to make the dough. The avocado chapatis or avocado

Friday, January 13, 2017

Apple Kheer-Apple Payasam Recipe



Apple Kheer/apple payasam is easy to prepare and tastes absolutely heavenly. I had lots of apples lying down in the fridge with no takers. So I decided to make apple kheer and believe me, it was a hit. You can make this kheer for any festivals or any special occasions. I personally do not like apples but I loved this apple kheer. Today we will learn how to make this apple kheer following this

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta Recipe-Penne Pasta in Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce



Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta is a very simple and delicious dish. Instead of the usual tomato sauce, I used roasted bell pepper and tomato to make this bell pepper pasta sauce. The sauce is very easy to make. I mixed it with white sauce to make creamy bell pepper sauce. Once it is ready, just toss your favorite pasta with the sauce and enjoy. Today we will learn how to make roasted bell pepper

Friday, January 6, 2017

Kohlrabi Stir Fry-Noolkol Poriyal Recipe




Kohlrabi is known as "Noolkol" in Tamil. Kohlrabi is packed with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. It is high in dietary fiber and low in calories, so good for weight loss also. I keep my cooking as simple as possible, because I love it that way and also it is healthy. Healthy cooking doesn't have to be boring or complicated. Learn how to make a simple, healthy and delicious stir fry with

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Parangikai Paal Kootu-Sweet Pumpkin Milk Kootu Recipe



Parangikai Paal Kootu is a simple, mildly sweet stew/kootu prepared with yellow pumpkin, milk and sugar. As this kootu is slightly sweet, it goes well with vathal kulambu or spicy thogayal and served with rice. Today we will learn how to make Pumpkin paal kootu following this easy recipe.








Parangikai Paal Kootu




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 15 mins 
 Serves: 2-3
 Recipe