Priya’s Virundhu wishes you all a very Happy New
Year, hope you all had a wonderful vacation. May the New Year bring joy, peace
and happiness to each and every one of you. Now coming to the post, today I am
going to share a lovely, spicy, tasty and healthy Ginger chutney which is a
wonderful accompaniment for any breakfast dishes like idlis, dosas, rotis,
pooris etc. Not only that, it is generally served along with a cup of rice
during lunch. This chutney is very healthy because the ginger helps in settling
down all the digestive problems. Yes friends do try out this spicy and tangy
Inji thuvayal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out
other interesting and tempting Chutney/Thogaiyal varieties here.
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Monday 2 January 2017
Inji Thuvaiyal/Ginger Chutney/Spicy Ginger Thogayal/South Indian Thogayal Recipes/Sides Dish for idlis, dosas etc/Adrak Chutney
Friday 9 December 2016
Red Aval Kozhukattai Recipe/Poha Kozhukattai/Sigappu Aval Kaara Kozhukattai/Red Aval Spicy Kozhukkatai /Flattened Rice Kozhukattai
We are always looking for some healthy, easy and
quick evening snack for our kids and family members. Here’s one such
delightful, healthy and tempting evening snack I would like to share with you
all. It is none other than Red Aval Kara Kozhukattai. This kozhukattai is
totally an irresistible and healthy recipe which you should never miss to try. Before
going into the recipe, let me share a few things about Poha/Aval.
Poha/Aval is flattened/beaten rice. Rice is
first parboiled, then flattened by pounding to remove the husk and dried. The
drying process takes about 2 days. During this process partial fermentation
takes place thereby bringing forth probiotic bacteria [which help in absorbing
nutrients in the gut] and all the B-Vitamins.
Parboiled, flattened dried Red Rice is red
poha/red aval. Red Rice is a concentrated source of nutrients such as vitamin
E, folic acid, thiamine magnesium and zinc. They are also rich in fibre and
manganese and aids in easy digestion. Red Aval has all the nutrients present in the red rice
and also is packed with iron which is essential for growing children, pregnant
and lactating women. It is very low in gluten content. Using red poha/aval is
beneficial in diabetics due to the slower release of carbohydrates due to all
the nutrients present in it.
Ok friends, having shared a few things poha/aval
[info:google,Wikipedia and other sources] I would like to move on to the
recipe. Do try out this wonderful Red Aval Kara Kozhukattai which can be served
as lovely evening snacks or as healthy breakfast and post your comments here. Meanwhile
do check out other interesting Aval Recipes and Kozhukattai Varieties here.
Here’s how to make Red Aval Kozhukattai with
step by step photos…
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Tuesday 29 November 2016
Kambu Maavu Puttu Recipe/Pearl Millet Flour Puttu/Bajra Puttu/Pear Millet Recipes/Kambu Puttu in Idli Cooker - How to make Puttu In Idli Cooker
Today I am going to share a very healthy and
filling breakfast recipe made with Kambu/Bajra/pearl millet – none other than delicious
Kambu Puttu. Kambu/Bajra is a very common millet variety in India. Nowadays all
the millet varieties have gained back their importance. People are becoming
health conscious and are using lot of millets in their food which was earlier
the staple food for our ancestors. As
far as kambu/Bajra is concerned it has very high fiber content, loaded with
vitamin, minerals and amino acids. The high fiber content in turn aids in
weight loss. Kambu/pearlmillet/bajra is easy digestible and has very low
possibility of causing allergic reactions. Kambu is great alternative to rice
for diabetic patients. It helps in maintaining good cardiovascular health and
reduces acidity problems. Ok friends, I have said enough about
kambu/bajra/pearl millet, now its time to move on to the recipe. Meanwhile do
check out about all the Millet varieties I have posted earlier and MilletRecipes here.
Here’s how to make Kambu Puttu with step by step
photos…
Thursday 24 November 2016
Peanut Laddu/Groundnut Ladoo/Kadalai Urundai/How to make Peanut Laddu
Hello friends,
Earlier today, I posted a very healthy Peanut ChaatSalad, and now I am going to share a very easy, healthy and easy to make Peanut
Laddu. Peanut laddu is made with just three ingredients – peanuts, jaggery and
elachi. These laddus are very soft and melts in your mouth. My kids love these
laddus, so I pack it for snacks to school. These laddus give them lot of energy
to play and is loaded with iron and other nutrients like protein, vitamin E,
B1, B3, folate, biotin, phosphorus, manganese, copper etc. Any way friends do
try out this healthy peanut laddu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do
check out other interesting and tempting laddu varieties here.
Here’s how to make Peanut Laddu with step by
step photos…
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Peanut Chaat/Masala Peanut Chaat/Peanut Chaat Salad/Peanut Chaat Recipe/How to make Peanut Chaat Salad
Hello friends,
Today, I am going to share a very healthy and
flavorful Peanut Chaat Salad. It’s a wonderful, filling and refreshing salad
that can be made in less than 15 minutes. This salad makes a lovely evening
snack for kids after school. Do try out this Peanut Chaat Salad and post your
comments here. Do check out other healthy salad varieties here.
Here’s how to make Peanut Chaat Salad with step
by step photos…
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Friday 18 November 2016
Cucumber Lassi/Cucumber Lassi Recipe/Salted Cucumber Lassi/Namkeen Kheera Lassi Recipe/Easy Indian Lassi Recipes/How to Make Salted Cucumber Lassi/Summer Special Recipes
We all must have come across this healthy, light
and refreshing Cucumber Lassi in all most all the North Indian restaurant
menus. Lassi is an Indian yogurt drink with thick and creamy texture. Lassi can
be made either sweet or savoury. Today I am going to share a savoury cucumber lassi,
which is perfect body coolant and super refreshing. If you are on diet or on
weight loss regimen then you should consume this cucumber lassi to improve your
metabolism. Try out his lovely Cucumber Lassi and post your comments here.
Meanwhile do check out other lassi’s and beverages here.
Here’s how to make Cucumber Lassi with step by
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Cucumber & Tomato Salad/Weight loss Recipes/Diet Recipes/Easy and Quick Salad Recipes/Vellarikkai Thakkali Salad
We are always on the lookout of healthy and easy
to make recipes. Here’s one such lovely, healthy and a wonderful salad that can
be made in jiffy. This salad can be served to kids as evening snacks which is
so refreshing and colorful. If you are diet conscious, then this salad is a
must in your menu. Do try it out friends and post your comments. Meanwhile do
check out other interesting Salad and Soup recipes I have posted earlier.
Here’s how to make Cucumber & Tomato Salad
with step by step photos…
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Thursday 17 November 2016
Murungai Keerai Soup/Drumstick Leaves Soup/Murungai Keerai Soup Recipe
Murungai Keerai/Drumstick Leaves soup is a
simple and healthy vegetarian soup that can be made in a jiffy. Drumstick
leaves have wonderful medicinal properties.
They contain all 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. Drumstick leaves helps in managing
blood sugar levels. Regular consumption of drumstick leaves powder/murungaikeerai podi consumed regularly helps in managing blood sugar level. Do try out this healthy and flavourful soup and post your comment here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy murungai keerai recipes here.
Here’s how to make Murungai Keerai Soup with
step by step photos…
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Friday 11 November 2016
Paruppu Keerai Pasiparuppu Kadaiyal/Purslane With Dal/Verdolaga[Mexican Parsely] cooked with Dal
Before going into the recipe I
would to share a little about paruppuKeerai/Purslane/Verdolagas which I
googled and read about in various websites[specialityproduce, Wikipedia,
nutrition and you etc]. Though I have been eating this paruppu keerai since I
was a kid, I was really surprised to read a lot of interesting facts and how it’s
been used all over the world. The greens which I am sharing here is called as
Paruppu Keerai in Tamil, Purslane in English and Verdolagas in Spanish and is
very common in central Mexico. The stem, leaves and the beautiful yellow flowers of paruppu keerai/verdolagas
are all edible and have a slightly salty, slightly tangy and acidic flavor. The
slight tangy taste adds up great taste when we make soups and stir fries, and
its juicy leaves can be used to add texture to salads.
Purslane/Paruppu Keerai is very common around
world, in Mexican cuisine they are commonly paired with pork, tamales, stews
and eggs. In Japan it is commonly pickled and served with rice. In Russia,
Turkey and Lebanon it is used in a variety of salads ranging from tabbouleh to
potato salad. It has long been used in Chinese medicine. In South India, they are
cooked with dals, stir fries, soups etc. Paruppu Keerai/Purslane is rich in
potassium and magnesium. The soft, succulent leaves are rich in Omega -3 fatty
acids which help in lowering blood pressure and regulate cholesterol levels. This
wonderful green leaves are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is
an excellent source of Vitamin A , C and some B-complex vitamins like
riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine and carotenoids as well as dietary minerals such
as iron, magnesium, potassium and manganese. With this, I think it’s time for me
to move on to the recipe. Do try out this Paruppu Keerai/Verdolagas pasiparuppu
kadaiyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interestingKeerai recipes and different varieties of Greens/Keerais here.
Here’s how to make Paruppu Keerai Kadaiyal with
step by step photos…
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Saturday 5 November 2016
Saamai Vegetable Biryani/Little Millet Vegetable Biryani/Saamai Vegetable Biryani Recipe
Today, I am going to share a very healthy and filling Saamai Biryani/Little
Millet Biryani. Saamai is called as kutki in hindi, sama in telugu, saame in
kannada and chama in malayalam. Little millet/saamai is smaller in size when
compared to other common millet varieties. It is rich in fibre, helps in
reducing fat and is good for bones and muscles. Saamai has lot of iron and has
high antioxidant activity. It helps in controlling the blood sugar level and
helps in healing diseases related to stomach. I have already blogged about
millets in deatail here. Do not forget to check "all about millets" and other interesting
millet recipes in the links. Meanwhile do try out this healthy and delicious
Saamai Vegetable Biryani and post your comments.
Here’s how to make Saamai Vegetable Biryani with step by step photos...
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Bread Omelette Recipe/Bread Omelette Sandwich /Indian Street Style Egg Omelette Recipe
Bread Omelette is a very easy, quick and filling
breakfast that can made in no time with very little ingredients. To make egg
omelette you will need bread and egg mixture. The egg mixture can be made in
different ways either by adding just the spices or by adding onions, tomatoes,
green chillies etc depending upon the time and availability of ingredients in your
pantry. One Sunday morning I was really tired and hesitant to make breakfast,
that is when my husband came to the rescue and made this Bread Omelette
Sandwich, so I thought I will click some photos and share it with you all. He has
shown you how to make Bread Omelette sanwich, like how the street vendors do
it, it’s a “made to order” sandwich. Do try out this bread omelette recipe and
post your comments. Meanwhile do check out other egg recipes in the link and
enjoy.
Here’s how to make Bread Omelette Sandwich with
step by step photos…
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Thursday 3 November 2016
Spinach & Chickpea Biryani Recipe/Palak & Chickpea Biryani/Palak & Kondakadalai Biryani/Keerai Biryani
Today I am going to share a easy, healthy and
quick one pot meal, perfect for lunch box, parties, get-togethers etc. It’s
none other than Spinach and Chickpea biryani, this colorful green birynai is
very flavorful, super healthy and tempting. Spinach and chickpea is always a
wonderful combination, be it salad, soup, curry or rice variety. I have already
posted chickpea biryanii and spinach & carrot biryani earlier, do check out
those biryani’s varieties also. Do try out this healthy Spinach and Chickpea
biryani and post your comments here. Also check out other interesting Vegetarian Biryani's/Pulav and nonvegetarian Biryani's/Pulavs in the links and enjoy.
Here’s how to make Spinach and Chickpea Biryani
with step by step photos…
Wednesday 3 August 2016
Peanut Chutney Without Coconut/Verkadalai Chutney without Coconut/Nilakadalai Chutney/Groundnut Chutney
Are you
looking for an alternative for coconut chutney, they here it is nutty flavoured groundnut chutney. There are many ways in which peanut chutney is made; here I am
sharing the one which I make at my home. Meanwhile check out other Chutney
varieties here. Do try this peanut chutney and post your comments here.
Here’s
how to make Peanut chutney with step by step photos…
Friday 29 July 2016
Kuthiravali Arisi Thayir Sadham/Bagalabath with Kuthiravali Arisi/Barnyard Millet Bagalabath/Curd Rice with Barnyard Millet
Hello
Friends,
Today I
am going to share one very simple, healthy and traditional recipe – Kuthiravali
Thayir Sadham. Nobody will surely refuse this comfort food. I have already
posted about the benefits of Kuthiravali arisi and other millets here. So, for
now I am going to move on to the recipe. Do check out other interesting milletrecipes and Vegetarian Rice Varieties here. Do try out this healthy Barnyard
Millet Thayir Sadam and post your comments here.
Here’s
how to make Kuthiravali Thayir with step by step photos…
Tuesday 26 July 2016
Millets/SirudhaniyaVagaigal – All About Millets/Millets Nutritional Values/ Millet Recipes/ Millets Glossary
A
number of different small-grained cereal grasses are collectively described as “Millets”.
Millets/Sirudhaniyamvagaigal
grows well in dry zones as rain fed crops, under marginal conditions of soil fertility
and moisture. Millets are the oldest known food to humans, known as the first
cereal grains for human consumption. Millets are smaller in size and packed
with nutrients. Each millet is four to five times rich in nutrients when
compared to rice and wheat in terms of proteins, minerals and vitamins.
Thursday 21 July 2016
Aval Urundai/Aval Ladoo/Poha laddu with Jaggery–Janmashtami Recipes/Krishna Jayanthi Recipes
Today I
am going to share a very healthy and easy poha/aval ladoo. This laddu is
prepared during Krishna jayanthi for neivedhyam as we all know aval is lord
Krsihans favourite. The best part of this aval laddu is, it is prepared with jaggery,
so it very healthy and tasty. This Aval Laddu can be made as quick evening
snacks for kids, or for special occasions like Diwali, Navratri etc. Ok, friends
do try out this delicious and healthy Aval laddu and post your comments here. Meanwhile
do not forget to check out other laddus like Bhoondhi Laddu, Roastedgram Laddu/PottukadalaiUrundai, Besan Laddu, Ragi Laddu/Kezhvaragu Laddu, Rava Laddu, Sesame seeds Laddu/Ellu Urundai
which I have posted earlier.
Here’s
how to make Aval Urundai/Laddu with step by step photos...
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Drumstick Leaf Powder/Murungai Keerai Podi/Murungai Keerai Podi Recipe-How to make Murungai Keerai Podi At home
I
started to post recipes with drumstick leaves/murungaikeerai, and promised to
post more of murungai keerai recipes. As promised, I have come up with murungai
keerai podi/drum stick leaves powder, which is a very healthy recipe and can be
had with white rice or as side dish for idlis and dosas. Murungai keerai has n
number of health benefits which I have shared here also. When drumstick leaves
are consumed along with pure ghee, they stimulate the blood circulation in the
body to induce the re-growth of hair folliciles. Consumption of drumstick
leaves are advised for ladies and girls suffering from calcium deficiency and
insufficient iron in the blood. These leaves improve the defence mechanism in our body
and thus fight against many types of infections. The antimicrobial properties
of drumstick leaves cure throat, chest and many types of skin infections.
Having said all this now let’s move on to see this easy and healthy drumstick
leaves powder/murungai keerai powder. Meanwhile do check out murungai keeraisambar and murungai keerai egg poriyal which I have posted earlier.
Here’s
how to make Murungai Keerai Powder with step by step photos…
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Tuesday 19 July 2016
Murungai Keerai Sambar/Drumstick Leaves Sambar/Murungai Keerai Sambar Recipe
Today I
am going to share a very healthy and loving recipe – murungai keerai sambar
from my kitchen. We have Murugaikeerai tree[mom’s house] in our backyard, so I have
decided to share lot more drumstick leaves recipe in the following post. If you
have murugai keerai tree in your back yard it means you have a doctor at home.
It has excellent medicinal values and is a cure for lots of diseases. It has
the amazing healing power to cure wounds inside the stomach, reduces headache
and bloody diarrhea. Murungaikeerai purifies our blood and excretes all the
toxins out of our body. It is an excellent source of calcium and helps in
building stronger bones and teeth. They also contain abundant amount of
potassium which plays a vital role in brain development. I have shared a few
benefits of murungai keerai in this post and will be sharing more benefits
about the same in the upcoming post. For now, do try out this wonderful,
traditional and authentic murungaikeerai sambar and post your comments here. Mean while do not forget to check out other sambar varieties here.
Here’s
how to make Murungaikeerai Sambar….
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Friday 15 July 2016
Mudakathan Keerai Kara Kuzhambu/Mudakathan Keerai Puli Kuzhambu/Balloon Vines Leaves Gravy
Mudakathan
Keerai/Balloon Vines Leaves is a very popular keerai variety in TamilNadu used
for treating joint pains. Usually compresses are prepared using mudakathan
keerai and applied on joints for the pain. Herbal hair oils are also prepared
with mudakathan keerai which helps to fight dandruff. Other common recipes that
are prepared are Mudakathan Keerai Dosai, Mudakathan Keerai Soup, Mudakathan
Keerai Kuzhambu etc. For now I am sharing Mudakathan Keerai Kara Kuzhambu with
you all, please try it out friends and reap the benefits of the same. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other interesting South Indian Kuzhambu varieties here.
Here’s
how to make Mudakathan Keerai Kara Kuzhambu with step by step photos…
Thursday 30 June 2016
Mixed Vegetable Paneer Curry/Paneer and Mixed Vegetable Curry
Hello
friends,
I am
back today with a very healthy and lovely vegetable paneer curry. I know it is
really hard to get the kids to eat vegetables. But, when there is paneer
involved in it, then it is easier for us to give the kids a healthy, filling
and nutritious curry. This is a wonderful side dish for rotis, naan, chapathis,
pulav, ghee rice etc. The best of it is, it can be made in a jiffy and does not
involve grinding. Any way friends , do try out this recipe and post your
comments.
Here’s
how to make Vegetable Paneer Curry with step by step photos…
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