22
Aug
Paneer Poha
Easy tp make, healthy, protein rich poha upma, ideal for breakfast, lunch box or evening snack.
25
Jun
Goan Drumstick Curry
Healthy, nutritious and a delicious drumstick recipe that can be made very easily at home.
05
May
Dahi Cucumber Poha
In summer, less cooking effort is desired, making Dahi Poha an ideal meal. It’s quick to prepare, aids digestion, hydrates, and cools the palate. Dahi Poha combines rice flakes (poha), curd (dahi), and cucumber—ingredients rich in protein, fiber, iron, and probiotics. The recipe includes simple steps for soaking, sautéing, and mixing these healthy components to create a nourishing breakfast.
29
Jan
Field Beans And Carrot Rice
This is a delicious, easy to make, protein rich variety rice recipe which is ideal for a quick home lunch and perfect for lunch box too.
One of the best way to include fresh field beans in our meals during the season.
18
Aug
Moong, Millet and Capsicum Dosa
Easy to make, healthy and wholesome breakfast dish. It is also gluten free and vegan. An excellent choice for evening snack too.
28
Jul
Chana dal and Cauliflower Rice
Easy to make, wholesome and healthy variety rice, prefect dish for lunchbox or as a hearty brunch.
12
Apr
Verkadalai And Rava Uthappam
A very unique, instant, easy to make, protein rich breakfast.
30
Nov
Refreshing Salad
Healthy, colourful, refreshing, easy to make, vitamin c rich salad.
19
Nov
Vazhaithandu Pachadi
Healthy, delicious, creamy and easy to make pachadi ( raita).
09
Nov
Protein Rich Salad
Easy to make, fresh, healthy, colourful, protein and fibre rich salad.
28
Oct
Pudalangai Pulao
A very unique, healthy and easy to make recipe.
21
Aug
Bread Crumbs Vadai
Bread Crumbs Vadai It’s always very interesting to create recipes using leftovers. I had leftover Medhu vadai batter, but I was not very keen to make medhu vadai again. Also, I had saved the bread corners to make crumbs. So, I created a new recipe with both the leftover ingredients. Recipe fell in place asRead more about Bread Crumbs Vadai[…]
28
Jul
Corn rava and Oats Idli
Corn rava and Oats Idli is a healthier variation of regular rava idli, simple and easy to make and very delicious. An excellent option for breakfast and lunch box.
03
Jul
Hung curd Sandwich
Healthy, protein rich, easy to make, delicious and a creamy sandwich.
14
Jun
Mango rice
Easy to make, delicious mango rice, perfect for lunch box or as a take away meal.
29
May
Broccoli and Pistachios soup
Soups are very nutritious meal preparation and very easy to make too. Soups are generally served as an appetizer, but one can make wholesome soups and serve it as a light meal too. Wholesome soups are a better option for children who picks on their vegetables. It’s an ideal option for dinner as it willRead more about Broccoli and Pistachios soup[…]
18
May
Rasam rava upma
Rasam rava upma Rava upma is one of my most favourite breakfast dish. I have very fond childhood memories associated with this humble dish. Fortunately, my family is also fond of this dish, except my daughter. I make this often at home and since my daughter is not so fond of the traditional recipe, IRead more about Rasam rava upma[…]
14
May
Beans and Paneer Salad
Interesting, healthy and new salad recipe which is rich in protein and low in calories, ideal for all age groups.
24
Feb
Samai Vengaya Paniyaram
Samai, known as little millet in english is a power packed grain which is rich in protein, fibre, healthy fat, calcium and iron. It is a gluten free grain and can be easily used in place of rice in many rice based recipes. Samai paniyaram is an easy to make, healthy and a delicious paniyaram variety which can be served for breakfast, as a snack and can be packed for tiffin.
05
Feb
Rava Pongal
Rava pongal is an interesting and easy to make alternative for the regular and traditional Ven Pongal.
22
Jan
Paneer Tikka Cheese Sandwich
Indian cottage cheese is known as paneer which is made by coagulating milk using lemon juice or vinegar or whey water. It is also known as chenna. Paneer is a very good source of complete protein and calcium for vegetarians. In vegetarian diet, complete protein can be obtained only by combining complementary plant protein sources.Read more about Paneer Tikka Cheese Sandwich[…]
04
Jan
Tuvarai Kuzhambu
Fresh tuvarai or pigeon peas are richer source of iron and zinc.
30
Nov
Duet Idiyappam
Idiyappam or string hoppers are one of my family’s most breakfast dish. It’s easy to make, light on the stomach and healthy too. Since everyone is fond of this dish at home, I make it quite frequently and also try varieties to make it more nutritious and interesting. I have made Idiyappam with ragi, kodoRead more about Duet Idiyappam[…]
13
Oct
Ram Ladoo Subzi
Ram ladoo is not a sweet as the name suggests. It’s actually a very famous chat made with mixed lentils and served with a very unique radish leaves green chutney and garnished with grated radish.Yesterday, I made Ram ladoos, but served it not as a chat but as a subzi and served with hot phulkas.Read more about Ram Ladoo Subzi[…]
07
Sep
Protein Rich Sabudana Khichadi
Sabudana khichadi is a very popular dish from Maharashtrian cuisine and my personal favourite too. Sabudana, known as sago in English and javarisi in Tamizh is not a grain, but is made out of tapioca.Tapioca is known as kappa kezhangu in Tamizh. It is rich in carbohydrates and is easily digestible. So it can beRead more about Protein Rich Sabudana Khichadi[…]
30
Jun
Idli Fry
Few days back, I saw a very interesting street food idli dish in social media. The colour and the texture of the dish was so impressive that I tried immediately at home. It was very delicious. I could not guess the sauces that were added and it was also not mentioned in that video. So,Read more about Idli Fry[…]
15
Jun
Rava Khichadi
Rava Khichadi is a very famous dish from the South Indian cuisine. It is a simple dish and easy to make. Very delicious and colourful, rava khichadi is a wholesome dish and can be had as an anytime meal. As rava is easy to digest, it can be given to small children as well asRead more about Rava Khichadi[…]
13
Jun
Malai Makai Palak
After a long time, I could manage to buy some palak. I initially thought of making palak paneer, but paneer was not available that day. There was corn at home, so decided to use that. I am very fond of Nita Metha’s palak paneer recipe. I made few changes to that recipe to suit toRead more about Malai Makai Palak[…]
10
Jun
Vazhaikai Podimas
Vazhaikai Podimas is a delicacy from Tamil Brahmins cuisine. It is a simple recipe made with simple and easily available ingredients at home. The trick in making perfect vazhaikai podimas lies in selection of the right kind of raw banana and cooking the banana. Raw banana should be firm and hard and not the tenderRead more about Vazhaikai Podimas[…]
04
Jun
Nungu Payasam
I am very fond of fruits and nungu is one of my most favourite fruit. Palm fruit is called as Nungu in Tamizh. It’s commonly known as Ice apple is English as it looks like ice. Nungu is a summer fruit. It has lot of water content and is rich in sodium and potassium andRead more about Nungu Payasam[…]
20
May
Roasted Tomato Rice
Tomato rice is a very common dish and made often in most of the households. I made a very different tomato rice few days back for lunch. I had made roasted tomato rice. It was really unique and delicious. My family really liked it. It is my own recipe and like all my recipes, itRead more about Roasted Tomato Rice[…]
27
Apr
Pineapple Rasam
Rasam is a comfort food for most of the South Indians. And am no exception to that. There are many varieties of rasam. Pineapple rasam is a very famous variety. It is generally a part of wedding feasts. It’s actually a delicacy. At home it’s made for special occasions. I made this today after aRead more about Pineapple Rasam[…]
19
Aug
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