Anubala's Kitchen

Idiyappam

Idiyappam

Idiyappam also known as Nooputt (or Noolputtu)or string hoppers is a traditional Tamil, Kerala, Kodava, Tulu and Sri Lankan food consisting of rice flour pressed into noodle form and then steamed. Idiyappam is culinary specialty in Kerala, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and southern areas of Karnataka (especially in the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi andRead more about Idiyappam[…]

Peas and Pudhina Paratha

Peas and Pudhina Paratha

It is really a challenge to make interesting and healthy breakfast everyday. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel after an overnight fast – that’s where its name originates, breaking the fast! Without breakfast you are effectively running on empty, like trying to start theRead more about Peas and Pudhina Paratha[…]

Tawa Poha( rice flakes)

Tawa Poha( rice flakes)

Rice flakes is known as Poha in Hindi and Aval in Tamil. Poha is one of the few versatile ingredient that can be used to make breakfast, lunch or even a snack.Made from flattened or beaten rice, it can be prepared in a jiffy and is highly nutritious too as it is a rich sourceRead more about Tawa Poha( rice flakes)[…]

Kudhiraivali Pongal( Barnyard Millet Pongal)

Kudhiraivali Pongal( Barnyard Millet Pongal)

Barnyard Millet is known as Kudhiraivali in Tamil, Jhangora in Hindi and Odalu in Telugu and Oodhalu in Kannada. Millets are rich in B vitamins (especially niacin, B6 and folic acid), calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. Millets contain no gluten. So this is an appropriate food for patients intolerant to gluten causing celiac disease.Read more about Kudhiraivali Pongal( Barnyard Millet Pongal)[…]