Murungai Keerai Poriyal / Moringa / Horseradish / Drumstick Tree Leaves Stir Fry

Drumstick leaves or Murungai keerai has good amount of  nutrition among greens. All parts of drumstick tree are used in various methods to cure health problems because of its medicinal value. Specially, the drumstick greens are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein etc and can be included in our regular diet. Since these leaves are rich in iron and calcium, it is very good for pregnant ladies, feeding mothers, growing children and those who suffer from anaemia! Today, I would like to discuss about the preparation of Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry | Murungai Keerai Poriyal | Muringai Keerai...

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Karuveppilai Kuzhambu / Curry Leaves Gravy

I am really happy to know that my friends and followers are very health conscious. Now, how would I have gotten to know about that? Your viewership has spoken and I got the maximum page hits for “Karuveppilai Rice/ Curry Leaves Rice” which I had posted earlier. It continues to remains at top even now. Thus, I decided to come up with one another recipe using Curry Leaves. Of course, we all know about the health benefits of curry leaves. By preparing gravy or rice using these leaves, we can include  a good amount of these leaves in our diet. Karuveppilai Kuzhambu/ Curry Leaves Gravy...

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Sweet Ragi Puttu / Keppai Puttu / Sweet Finger Millet Crumb

Ragi Puttu / Keppai Puttu/ Kezhvaragu Puttu is a healthy breakfast prepared by steaming ragi flour either in Idli Cooker or using Puttu Kudam. Today I have prepared Ragi Puttu using my Idli Pot. This is not only a breakfast, can be prepared as a quick snack for the kids coming home from the school. Ragi puttu can also be given to diabetic patients. Only thing is that they have to  skip sugar & cardamom and eat as such because the flavour and mild sweetness in the ragi itself will compensate for the sugar. Ragi is otherwise known as ‘Finger Millet’ in English and ‘Keppai’ or ‘Kezhvaragu’...

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Yummy Lunch Combo - Potato Fry/Aloo Fry with Radish Sambar

Yummy Lunch Combo – Under this category, I will suggest some good pairs that go hand in hand for serving better lunch! Whenever we make something which is not that appealing, we can make it interesting by pairing with a good side dish. Today, I have paired Radish Sambar (Mullangi Sambar) with Potato Fry (Urulai Kizhangu Curry)! I know, many of us will run away on hearing the name “Radish” (but I’m a great fan of Radish!). But knowing the health benefits of radish, it is very much essential to include in everybody’s diet.  Of course, Potato Fry/Aloo Fry / Urulaikizhangu Fry  is the...

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Karthigai Pori/ Karthigai Nel Pori/ Sweetened Puffed Paddy

Karthigai pori is a traditional sweet dish made with ‘Nel Pori’ and jaggery. It is a practice to offer Pori to God on some special occasions, poojas, etc,  in Tamil Nadu and Kerala  But Karthigai Pori  is a special Neivedyam (நைவேத்யம்) usually made on Thiru Karthigai Deepam festival.  Nel pori is nothing but puffed paddy  and is specially prepared by the Pori vendors  during the month of  “Kiruthigai”. Almost all the shops will have a stock of it since people buy it to make a sweet to offer Lord Muruga. Karthigai Pori Urundai, Nel pori Urundai, Karthigai...

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Dry Fruits Appam/ Dry Fruits Kuzhi Appam/ Dry Fruits Kuzhi Paniyaram

This is my 50th post and hence I want to commemorate the occasion with a sweet recipe. Since Karthigai Deepam is nearing, I got the opportunity to combine both, presenting you with a sweet that is prepared for the festival. For Karthigai Deepam festival, we usually prepare Karthigai Appam, Karthigai Pori and vada to offer Lord Muruga. In down south areas especially in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, etc, they prepare varieties of Kolukattais also for Neivedyam. Today, I tried  Appam with Dry Fruits for a change and it came out really well. It doesn’t need elaborate preparation like soaking and...

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Mutton Biryani / Goat Biryani (Seeraga Chamba Mutton Biryani)

Mutton Biryani/ Goat Biryani is the one which will tempt every non-vegetarian biryani lovers. I guess there will barely be anyone who will say “No” to this yummy biryani. Whenever I prepare a dish with goat meat/mutton, I take extra care because my son will eat mutton dishes only when it is extraordinarily delicious. He doesn’t like goat meat as much as chicken. I prepare chicken biryani quite often  because it is my son’s fav and I have already posted the recipe for Chicken Biryani. Today, I made mutton  biryani with “Seeraga Chamba/Jeera Samba” rice instead of Basmati rice and...

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Adai Dosa/ Paruppu Adai (Lentil Dosa)

Paruppu Adai or Adai Dosa is a mixture of dhals and rice and when combined with other ingredients, makes a perfect breakfast/dinner recipe. The recipe is versatile enough that we can add our own dhal and rice measurements. Whatever may be the proportions, we can eat these adais. To get a crispy and spicy adai, we need to follow some specific proportions. I wont forget this adai in my life, because during my hostel days (working women), I used to long(?!) for this adai during  weekends. I think it was the only dish I ate during those days at the hostel. I don’t mean that  the master’s...

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Cauliflower Rice/ Cauliflower Sadam

Cauliflower rice/ Cauliflower sadam  is very simple to make and best suited for our lunch boxes. Cauliflower season has started now and our refrigerators will  definitely have a place for it. Nowadays, cauliflowers are available in big sizes. In that case, we have to think about two different menus with the same vegetable. If I happen to buy such a big cauliflower, I usually make some side dish or curry with a portion of cauliflower and most often, the rest will go for making Cauliflower rice. This rice can be made with leftover rice also. If you are left with a bowl of cooked rice...

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Happy Diwali

Happy Diwali to one & all! Please check my posts under "Diwali Recipes...

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