Horsegram Salad Recipe/Kollu Salad Recipe/கொள்ளு கலவை/Diabetic Friendly Recipe/Weight Loss Recipe/Diet Friendly Recipe

Today I am going to share a very healthy and diet friendly recipe – Kollu/Horsegram salad. It is important and necessary for all diabetic patients to reduce the amount of carbohydrate intake, especially in the night and this protein packed salad is an excellent solution for the same. There’s an old saying “கொழுத்தவனுக்கு கொள்ளு, இளைத்தவனுக்கு எள்ளு” – which means if your fat eat horse gram and if your thin eat sesame seeds.  Horsegram/kollu is normally used to feed horses, but used in cooking as well. Now coming to the recipes of Kollu/horsegram -  is one type of bean that is used very little in cooking. But in TamilNadu, kollu is used to make Kollu idli podi, Kollu Salad , kollu sundal, Kollu Thuvaiyal, Kollu Rasam etc. Horsegram has numerous health benefits, rich in proteins (20%), high in fibre, low in calories, easy to digest and keeps us full for a long time. It is also prescribed to persons suffering from jaundice or water retention and as part of a weight loss diet. And now coming to the recipe, it is a very easy and quick fix salad can be made in less than 10 minutes. Also check out other interesting and healthy Salad varieties here.

Here’s how to make Horsegram Salad/Kollu salad…

Ellu Thuvaiyal/Black Sesame Seeds Thuvaiyal /Til Thuvaiyal– Thirunelveli special Ellu Thuvaiyal/கருப்பு எள்ளு துவையல்

Today I am going to share a very authentic recipe from Thirunelveli District – Ellu Thuvaiyal. Usually this ellu thuvaiyal is paired with Ullundhu Sadam which I will be posting soon. Ullundhu Sadham, Ellu Thuvaiyal and Aviyal make one complete meal. This Ellu Thogaiyal can be either made with while sesame seeds or black sesame seeds. This thuvaiyal is a very tasty, healthy and crunchy. Do try out this thuvaiyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Chutney and thuvaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Ellu Thuvaiyal with step by step photos…

Varagu Arisi Paayasam/Kodo Millet Paayasam/Varagu Paayasam/வரகு அரிசி பாயசம்

Today, I am going to share a very healthy and tempting paayasam that can be made during pooja days for neivedhyam. I have used varagu arisi but you can very well replace it with thinai or saamai to make this paaysam. Without much delay I will move on to the recipe. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Paayasamvarieties and other sweet varieties here. Check out other interesting Millet Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Varagau Arisi Paayasam with step by step photos…

Ragi Halwa/Kezhvaragu Halwa/How to make Ragi Halwa Recipe

Today, I am going to share a very healthy, quick and easy tempting sweet – Ragi Halwa. This Ragi Halwa is a super delicious and healthy guilt free sweet. I have used naatu sakkarai instead of white sugar which is loaded with iron. This ragi halwa will just melt in your mouth and the kids also will love it. Do try out this Ragi Halwa and post your comments. Meanwhile check out other Halwa varieties and traditionalSweet varieties here.

Here’s how to make Ragi Halwa with step by step photos here…

Idicha Poondu Milagai Podi/Idicha Milagai Podi/இடிச்ச பூண்டு மிளகாய் பொடி

Today, I am sharing a very easy, quick and a traditional Idicha Poondu Milagai Podi. This is my mom's recipe which I have been making for years.  My mom makes this in ural/உரல் so it is called as idicha poondu milagai podi. This podi can be made in a jiffy and involves just three ingredients. Do try out this spicy and tempting idicha poondu milagai podi and post your comments here. Mean while do check out other Podi varieties/Chutney varieties here

Here's how to make Ididcha Poondu Milagai Podi with step by step photos...

Mint Biryani/Pudhina Biryani Recipe/How to make Mint Biryani with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a very flavourful, tempting and healthy Mint/Pudhina Biryani. This is a one pot meal that can be made very quickly and perfect lunch box recipe. So without much delay Iam moving on to the recipe, do try it out friends and post your comments here. Do check out other interesting VegBiryani/Non-veg Biryani's here and have a great day.

Here’s how to make Mint/Pudhina Biryani with step by step photos…

Pori Urundai/Puffed Rice Balls with Jaggery/Kaarthigai Pori Urundai

Pori Urundai/Puffed Rice Ball is a traditional and brings back nostalgic memories for everyone. We prepare Pori Urundai for Karthigai Deepam along with ParuppuPaayasam and Appam for neivedhyam. Not only for neivedhyam, it is a wonderful healthy and an easy evening snack for kids and adults. Do try out this lovely and healthy Pori Urundai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other tempting Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Pori Urundai with step by step photos…

Arisi Upma Recipe/Rice Upma recipe/Arisi Rava Upma Recipe–Easy & Quick Breakfast/Dinner Recipe/How to make Arisi Rava Upma with step by step photos

Today I am going to share with you all a very simple, delicious and a quick Rice/Arisi Upma. This arisi upma can be made in a jiffy and can be served either for breakfast or dinner. Do try out this traditional and authentic Arisi Upma and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Arisi Upma with step by step photos…

Onion Coconut Chutney

Today, I am going to share very simple and quick Onion Coconut Chutney, a perfect side dish for idlis and dosas. Try out this delicious chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and mouth watering Chutney and Thogaiyal Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Onion Coconut Chutney with step by step photos….

Sukku Coffee/Sukku Malli Kaapi/How to Make Sukku Malli Kaapi with step by step photos

Sukku Malli Kaapi/Sukku Kaapi is a very common and traditional kaapi/coffee prepared in most of the homes in Tamil Nadu. My mom always keeps a jar of Sukku Malli Kaapi Podi ready at home, and she gives it to us whenever we have cold or indigestion and also during rainy days. Sukku Malli Kaapi is an excellent home remedy for indigestion and also since we add jaggery it has both the spicy and the sweet taste. As jaggery is rich in iron, if sukku malli kappi is consumed regularly will help to fight against anemia. Sukku Malli Kaapi is a very comforting drink when we suffer from cold and flu, it also helps in relieving chest congestion. Do try out this Sukku Malli Kaapi and enjoy. Other Tea/Beverage varieties that might be of interest…

Other interesting healthy and delicious tea varieties...

Coriander, Cumin, Fennel Tea/CCF Tea

Fennel Tea/Sombu Tea/Snauf Tea 

SukkuMalli Coffee/Sukku Coffee

Coriander Seeds Tea/Dhaniya Tea

MasalaTea/Masala Chai

ManjalPaal/Turmeric Pepper Milk/Golden Milk

Turmeric Tea

Paanagam

Here’s how to make Sukku Malli Kaapi with step by step photos…

Cholam Dosai/Vellai Cholam Dosai/Jowar Dosai/Sorghum Dosai

Today, I am going to share a very healthy millet recipe – White Cholam Dosai. Do try out this lovely dosai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out interesting and healthy Millet Recipes here.

Here’s how to make White Cholam Dosai with step by step photos…

Kuthiravali Arisi Sambar Sadam/Kuthiravali Arisi Bisibelabath/Barnyard Millet Sambar Sadam Recipe

Today, I am going to share a very healthy and quick millet recipe –one pot meal in which lentils, millets and vegetables are cooked together and served hot. In this recipe I have added just red chilli powder and coriander powder but you can very well replace it with bisbelabath mix. You can buy the Bisibelabath mix from shop or make it at home, do check out the recipe here. Do try out this easy and healthy recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile also check out other Millets recipes here.

Here’s how to make Kuthiravali Arisi Sambar Sadam with step by step photos…

South Indian Lunch Menu – 9/Lunch Menu Ideas

Hello Friends,

Today, I am going to share a very simple, elegant, tasty and tempting lunch menu idea. I have posted many South Indian Lunch Menu Ideas earlier, do check that out also and have a great day.

Here’s the South Indian Lunch Menu/Thali…

Naval Pazham Jam/Jamun Jam

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Today, I am going to share a very healthy and tempting Naval Pazham Jam/Jamun Jam. This is one easy way to make kids jamun/naval pazham, just spread the jam on dosas, rotis or bread and serve it. Do try out this healthy and delicious jam  and post your comments.

Here’s Naval Pazham Jam with step by step photos…

Coconut Laddoo with Condensed Milk/Coconut Balls Recipe with Milkmaid/Coconut Laddoo Recipe/Nariyal Ladoo/Thengaai Ladoo/Ladoo in less than 10 min – Diwali Special Sweet

Hello friends,

For this Diwali, if you are really running out of time, but still want to shower your love to your family and friends with an easy and quick sweet, then you have landed on the right page. Yes, you can make coconut laddoo in less than 10 minutes and surprise your family and friends. All you need is just three ingredients to make this laddoo, coconut, condensed milk and cardamom powder. Do try out this lovely and mouthwatering Coconut Laddoo and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other easy and interesting Diwali Sweets andSnacks here.  Other laddoo varieties that might of your interest...

Boondhi Laddoo
Peanut Laddoo/Groundnut Laddoo
Aval Laddoo/Poha Laddoo
Besan Laddoo/Gram Flour Laddoo
Ellu Urundai/Sesame Seeds Laddoo
Rava Laddoo/Sooji Laddoo
Pottukadalai Laddoo/Maa Laddoo/Roasted Gram Laddoo
Ragi Laddoo
Coconut Ladoo/Thengai Ladoo

Here’s how to make Coconut Laddoo with step by step photos…

Murungai Keerai Thanni Saaru Recipe/Drumstick Leaves Cooked with Coconut Milk/Murungai Keerai Thengai Paal Saaru

Murungai Keerai thanni is one of my favorite recipes that my mom makes very often. It is usually very difficult to make kids eat the greens, but when we make this keerai thanni and give, they will just love it.  I love the fresh murungai keerai/drumstick leaves which we get in our backyard [organic],  cook it with kazhani thanni [rice washed water] along with onions, green chilles and the final touch of adding coconut milk is just amazing. We usually make this for lunch and serve with steam cooked white rice.

In my earlier post I have shared about the health benefits of Murungai Keerai, I would love to mention it here as well. Drumstick leaves have wonderful medicinal properties. They have essential amino acids for the healthy functioning of our body. Regular consumption of drumstick leaves is highly recommended for anemic people. They are rich sources of antioxidants, proteins, potassium, vitamin A, C, B3, B2, iron and magnesium. They help in maintaining the blood sugar levels. Keeping all the health benefits in mind do try out the Murungai Keerai Thanni and post your feedback here.

Meanwhile do check out other interesting MurugaiKeerai Recipes like Drumstick LeafPowder/Murungai Keerai Powder, Murungai Keerai Soup, Murungai Keerai MuttaiPoriyal, Murungai Keerai Sambar. Do not forget to check out other interesting Vegetarian gravies here. Also do not forget to checkout Manathakkali Keerai Thanni  recipe here.

Here’s how to make Murungai Keerai Thanni with step by step photos…

Mutton Cashew Nuts Fry Recipe/Mutton Chukka Varuval/Spicy Mutton Chukka –Sunday Special/Mutton Mundhiri Paruppu Varuval.

Today, I am going to share one of my mom’s signature recipes – Mutton Cashewnut Fry/Mutton Mundhiri Paruppu Varuval. I love this mutton fry a lot and mom usually makes this on a Sunday for lunch. The soft and spicy goat meat roasted well with perfect blend of masalas along with crunchy cashew nuts, tastes heavenly. My whole family loves this mutton fry a lot. It is a foolproof recipe which nobody can go wrong. Do try out this tempting mutton fry and post your comments here. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc here, Mutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

Here’s how to make Mutton Cashew nuts fry with step by step photos…

Banana Dosa/Vazhaipazham Dosai or Appam for Pooja days

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Today, I am going to share with you all a very simple and delectable Banana Dosa/Appam. This Banana Appam can be made in a jiffy and served in no time. I usually make this as neivedhyam for Sathya Narayana Pooja and distribute as Prasad. This appam can be either made with wheat flour or maida, I have used white sugar which can be replaced with brown sugar or Naatu sakkarai to make this recipe healthy. Do try out this Maida Appam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting evening snacks, appetizers and neivedhyams here.

Here’s how to make Maida Appam with step by step photos…

Chettinad Visiri Dosai/Quick Instant Dosai/Chettinad Dosai Recipe/Visiri Dosai Recipe

Today, I am going to share one very interesting and an easy instant dosa which I came across in Uma Raguraman’s blog. The interesting part of the recipe is the name, visiri dosai- means dosai like a fan. The dosa is more like rava dosa, crispy and has lovely taste. The best part of this visiri dosa is, it involves no grinding and can be made in a jiffy. I tried this recipe and have become a visiri[fan] of it. You also give it a shot and you will instantly fall in love with this recipe. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Breakfast recipes and Dosaivarieties here.

Here’e how to make Chettinad Visiri Dosai with step by step photos…

Spicy Fried Boiled Eggs/Fried Boiled Eggs with Chilli & Garlic

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Today I am going to share very simple, quick and elegant spicy fried boiled eggs. It is a very flavorful and quick recipe that can be made in a jiffy. This is one of my husband’s favourite loves to have it on Sundays. Do try out this lovely Fried Boiled eggs and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Egg recipes and Non Vegetarian Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Spicy Fried Boiled Eggs with step by step photos…