Botttle Gourd Halwa/Surrakkai Halwa/Lauki Ka Halwa – Bottle Gourd Halwa without Khoya/How to make Bottle Gourd Halwa with step by step photos

 Bottle Gourd Halwa/Lauki Ka Halwa is a simple, rich and delectable Indian Sweet dish. It is made by grating bottle gourd, and cooking it with very minimal ingredients like ghee, milk and sugar. This bottle gourd halwa is the perfect dessert after a wonderful meal. We make different types of halwa in India, which is more or less like a pudding. It can be made with semolina/suji, or carrots or beetroots or grains or legumes etc with added sugar and loaded with ghee and finally garnished with cardamom/elachi, nuts and raisins. I have already posted different types of Halwa Varieties, please click on the link to check out the traditional Halwa Recipes here.  Bottle gourd Halwa can be made during festivals and special occasions. Do try out this healthy and delicious Bottle Gourd Halwa and post your comments here.

Here's how to make Bottle Gourd Halwa with step-by-step photos…

Curd Chutney/Yogurt Chutney/Thayir Chutney – Side dish for Idlis, Dosas or Chapatis

We make different types of chutneys as part of South Indian Breakfast and serve it along with Idlis & Dosas. Today I am going to share an unique chutney which does not need any grinding and can be made with just minimal ingredients available in the pantry. The perfect blend of spices along with curd/yogurt cooked along with crushed garlic gives this chutney unique flavor and taste. Do try out this delectable Curd Chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Chutney/Thuvaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Curd Chutney with step by step photos…

How to Arrange Golu Dolls for Navarathri/Significance of Golu/Customs and rituals followed to Arrange Golu Dolls during Navarathri/Steps followed to remove the Golu Dolls/How to keep Golu

 Golu is the beautiful display or arrangement of dolls in South India during Navarathri which falls in the autumn season. Navaratri is a special festival dedicated for the worship of Goddess Durga. Navaratri is a Sanskrit word – “Nava” means nine and “Ratri” means night. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakthi are invoked at our homes and worshiped for peace and prosperity. Dusshera or VijayaDasami denotes the last day of the festivities. For the quick links -  for Navaratri/Golu Recipes please click this link

Aval Vadai Recipe/Poha Vadai Recipe/Flattened Rice Vadai Recipe – Easy Aval Vadai in just 20 minutes

Aval/Poha/Flattened Rice vadai is an easy, quick and tempting vadia recipe that can be made in  jiffy and served as evening snacks for kids. The best part of this vadai is that it does not involve any grinding and requires just few ingredients that is readily available in the kitchen pantry.Do try out this scrumptious and delectable Aval Vadai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Starters/EveningSnacks/Appetizers here and other Vadai Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Aval Vadai with step by step photos…

Rava Vadai Recipe/Sooji Vadai Recipe/How to make Sooji Vadai with step by step photos/Instant Rava Vadai Recipe/Semolina Vadai Recipe

Rava Vadai/Sooji Vadai is a super tempting, easy and quick vadai recipe that does not involve any grinding and can be made in no time with fewer ingredients available at home. Do try out this Rava Vadai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Vadai Varieties here and other Starters/Appetizers/Evening Snackshere.

Here’s how to make Rava Vadai with step by step photos…

Ullundhu Kanji Recipe/Sweet Ullundhu Kanji Recipe/Inippu Ullundhu Kanji Recipe/Sweet Urad Dal Kanji Recipe/Ullundhu Inippu Kanji with step by step photos

Urad dal Kanji/Ullundhu Kanji is super healthy, delicious, protein packed, iron rich kanji that can be served for breakfast or as evening snacks for kids. This Ulundhu Kanji is sweet version, I have already posted the salt of Black UradDal Kanji [Salt version] earlier. Ullundhu Kanji is given to girls when they attain puberty and throughout their teen age. Ullundhu Kanji is a must during this time because it strengthens the pelvic bone of the young girls and helps in strengthening the back and spinal cord. It is also an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals for pregnant women and old people. This dish is totally amazing it involves key ingredients, Urad dal which is loaded with proteins, Jaggery packed with Iron & Minerals, Coconut high in manganese which is essential for bone healthy and metabolism, it is rich in copper and iron which help form red blood cells and selenium an important antioxidant that protects the cells. Do try out this delicious Ullundhu Kanji and post your comments here. Also check out other interesting Urad Dal Recipes & Black Urad Dal Recipes here, Different types of Kanji/Porridge Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Ullundhu Kanji with step by step photos…

Black Urad Dal Kanji Recipe/Karuppu Ullundhu Kanji Recipe/ கருப்பு உளுந்து கஞ்சி/Black Urad Dal Kanji with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

Black Urad Dal Kanji/Karuppu Ullundhu Kanji is a super healthy and traditional recipe of South India – Tamil Nadu. Black Urad Dal is one of the richest source of Proteins and Vitamin B. It is loaded with iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium and other minerals. Karuppu Ullundhu is an excellent source of dietary fiber, improves digestion and protects heart. Black Urad Dal helps improves bone health, reduces the pain and inflammation, strengthens the nervous system, good for skin and hair, boosts bone mineral density. It is diuretic in nature and there by prevents kidney stones. Do try out this delicious and healthy Black Urad Dal Kanji/Karuppu Ullundhu Kanji and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Black Urad Dal Recipes here. Do not forget to check out the video for the recipe in English & Tamil.

Here’s how to make Black Urad Dal Kanji with step by step photos & Video…

Vallarai Keerai Poriyal Recipe/Brahmi Leaves Stir Fry Recipe/ Indian Pennywort Stir Fry/ Vallarai Keerai Poriyal with Video in English & Tamil

Vallarai is known for its brain boosting abilities and to cure many diseases in Ayurveda and Siddha treatment since the ancient period. Vallarai is used to revitalize the brain and nervous system, increase attention and concentration, and combat aging. The extract from Vallarai is used in treating memory enhancement and neurodegenerative disorders. Vallarai has amazing medicinal properties which help in fighting many diseases. It plays a vital role in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and brain related problems like insomnia.

Vallarai has wonderful properties, which helps in curing skin problems like eczema, leprosy, psoriasis and ulcers. Vallarai helps in relaxing muscles and alleviates menstrual pain and disorders. It promotes youthful vitality and longevity and prevents early greying of hair. Hair fall and premature greying of hair can be controlled by using vallarai oil which is readily available in Ayurveda shops.

Vallarai acts as a great cure for joint pain or inflammation, rheumatism, arthritis etc. Not just the above mentioned benefits, vallarai has many other medicinal values and properties and the list goes on. The above information is collected from various websites like Wikipedia, ayurvedictalk.com etc. For people who live outside India can buy the vallarai tablets from Ayurveda shops when you visit Chennai and consume it. With this I am going to move on with today’s recipe – Vallarai Keerai Poriyal. Do try out this delicious poriyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out Vallarai Keerai Thuivayal here, other interesting Keerai Recipes here and different types of Keerai Varieties in Tamil & English.

Here’s how to make Vallarai Keerai Poriyal with step by step photos…

Siru Keerai Thandu Soup Recipe/Siru Keerai Stem Soup Recipe/Siru Keerai Soup/Tropical Amaranth Stem Soup with step by step photos

 Today, Iam going to share a very healthy bowl soup that can be made with Siru Keerai Stem/Thandu. Usually when we make Sirukeerai, the stem is discarded. So instead of throwing it away, we can make a delicious and healthy soup. Do try out this healthy soup and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interest Keerai Recipes here and All about Keerai Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Siru Keerai Tandu Soup with step by step photos…

Karupatti Pongal Recipe/Palm Jaggery Pongal Recipe-How to make Karupatti Pongal with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a traditional and tempting Karupatti Pongal. We usually make sakkarai Pongal in a pot, but in this post I am sharing an easy way to make sakkarai Pongal in a pressure cooker. Usually jaggery is used to make Sakkarai Pongal, but I have replaced it with Palm Jaggery/Karupati. Karupatti/Palm Jaggery is made from the extract of the palm tree. It is a very healthy and traditional sweetener and is an excellent alternative for white sugar.

Karupatti is rich in essential Vitamins, Minerals and Amino acids. Palm jaggery is rich in iron and it increases hemoglobin and treats anemia if consumed regularly. It is rich in magnesium and helps to regulate the nervous system. Presence of calcium helps to build and maintain strong bones. It also contains potassium which boosts heart health, decreases cramps and has several other benefits as well. It boosts the immune system and thus prevents several blood-related and other disorders. Do check out how to make Karupatti Pongal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other Pongal Recipes here and All aboutPongal and Pongal Menu here.

Here’s how to make Karupatti Pongal with step by step photos…

Manathakkali Keerai Kootu Recipe/Black Night Shade Kootu Recipe/Manathakkali Paasi Paruppu Kootu with step by step photos & Video/மணத்தக்காளி கீரை கூட்டு

 Manathakkali Keerai/Black Nightshade is loaded with medicinal properties. They are rich in antioxidants, iron, vitamins, minerals and abundant calcium. The amount of phosphorous in it helps in the growth and development of brain and strengthens the nerves. Manathakkali Keerai is an excellent cure for mouth ulcers and stomach ulcers. This kootu is made with manathakkali keerai, moong dal and taste divine. If you are suffering from ulcer then this is yet another recipe that you should have to cure the same. Do try out this Manathakkali Keerai Kootu recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Manathakkali Keerai Recipes here and about other Keerai Varietiesand Keerai Recipes here. Check out the video for the recipe in English & Tamil

Here’s how to make Manathakkali Keerai Kootu with step by step photos... 

Sakkarai Pongal in Brass Pot/Traditional Sakkarai Pongal/Sakkarai Pongal in a Pot/Sweet Pongal in a Pot/Sakkarai Pongal for Harvest Festival with Video in English & Tamil

 Sarkkarai Pongal/Sweet Pongal with jaggery is an authentic and traditional dish prepared on special Pooja days and special occasions. This Sarkkarai Pongal is the traditional Pongal made in brass pot especially for Pongal/Harvest festival. Do check out other interesting Pongal recipes here and All about Pongal Festival & Pongal Menu here.

Here’s how to make Sakkarai Pongal in a Pot with step by step photos & Video...

Kollu Thuvaiyal Recipe/Horse Gram Thogaiyal Recipe/How to make Kollu Thuvaiyal with step by step photos-Healthy Thuvaiyal Recipe

 Kollu Thogaiyalis a very healthy and diabetic friendly recipe made with kollu/horse gram, dry red chillies, garlic cloves, tamarind as main ingredients. This kollu thogaiyal can be made in less than 15 minutes and served with steam cooked white rice and ghee or as side dish for idlis/dosais. Do try out this healthy Kollu Thogaiyal and post your comments here. Also check out other interesting kollu recipes like Kollu idli podi, Kollu Salad , kollu sundal, Kollu Rasam and other delicious Chutney/Thogaiyal recipes here.

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

Red Ponnanganni Keerai Paasi Paruppu Kadaiyal/Red Ponnanganni Keerai with Dal/Red Ponnanganni Keerai with Moongdal/Red Dwarf Copper Leaf cooked with Dal with step by step photos & Video

 Red Ponnaganni Keerai paruppu kadaiyal is healthy, delicious and traditional recipe that is very common in Tamil Nadu. Do try out this keerai kadiyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Red Ponnanganni KeeraiPoriyal, Ponnanganni Keerai Kootu, Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal and other KeeraiRecipes here. Also do check out Keerai Varieties/Keerai Vagaigal in English andTamil here.

Here’s how to make Red Ponnanganni Keerai Pasi Paruppu Kadiyal with step by step photos…

Ragi Drumstick Leaves Adai Recipe/Kezhvaragu Murungai Keerai Adai Recipe/Ragi Murungai Keerai Adai/Ragi Adai Recipe/Ragi Murungai KEerai Adai with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

Ragi Murungai Keerai Adai is a very healthy, filling and traditional recipe that is very commonly made in South Indian houses. Ragi Drumstick Leaves Adai can be served for breakfast or as evening snacks for kids. Ragi/Kezhvaragu is wonderful source of Calcium and protein, it also has considerable amount of iron needed for our body. Drumstick leaves/Murungaikeerai is loaded with Iron, Calcium, Potassium and important Vitamins and minerals needed for our body. Do enjoy the combined benefits of both Ragi and Drumstick leaves together in this Adai and enjoy. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Millet Recipes here , All About Millets here and Starters/Evening Snacks here

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

Thirunelveli Idli Podi Recipe/Nellai Idli Podi Recipe/Ellu Podi Recipe/Ellu Podi for Idli & Dosai/Idli Milagi Podi –Nellai Style

Nellai/Thirunelveli Idli Podi is yet another unique preparation of Idli Podi bursting with flavours and loaded with nutrients. We make different types of Idli podi as accompaniment for Idli/Dosas and this Nellai Podi is another special podi to my Idli Podi Collection. Do try out this Nellai Special Idli Podi and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Chutney/Thuvaiyal/Podi Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Thirunelveli Idli Podi with step by step photos…

Peanut Sundal Recipe/Groundnut Sundal Recipe/Verkadalai Sundal Recipe/Nilakadalai Sundal Recipe/Peanut Masala Sundal Recipe-Navaratri Special Sundal

 Today, I am going to share a very healthy, tasty and delectable Peanut Sundal/Verkadalai Sundal. I make different variations with Ground nut sundal, this is made with fresh ground masala bursting with flavours. Do try out this Peanut Sundal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other SundalVarieties here and All about Navaratri along with Sundals, Rice Varieties andNeivedhyam Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Peanut/Verkadalai Sundal with step by step photos…

Halwa Recipes Collection/Different Types of Halwa for Diwali/Special Occasions & Festival/Collection of Halwa Recipes with Step by Step Photos

 Delectable and traditional Halwa Recipe collection for Special occasions, festival, Neivedhyam etc. Please click on the link for detailed recipe with step by step photos....

 

Cabbage Rice Recipe/முட்டை கோஸ் சாதம்/Easy & Quick Lunch Box Recipe/How to Make Cabbage Rice with step by step photos & Video in both English & Tamil

Cabbage Rice/முட்டை கோஸ் சாதம் is an easy and quick recipe that can be made in a jiffy with perfect blend of spices and served in no time. This cabbage rice is a perfect lunch box recipe and one easy way to make the kids eat cabbage. Do try out this delectable and easy Cabbage Rice and post your comments here. Meanwhile check out other easy and quick Vegetarian Rice Varieties/Biryanis/Pulavs here. Also please check out the video for Tamil Recipe as well. Please like, share and subscribe to our YoutubeChannel- Priyas Virundhu for more delectable recipes.

Here’s how to make Cabbage Rice with step by step photos & Video…

Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu Recipe/Okra or Lady’s Finger Mor Kuzhambu/வெண்டைக்காய் மோர் குழம்பு/How to make Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu with step by step photos & Vdieo in both English and Tamil

Today in Priyas Virundhu, I am going to share a very healthy, tasty, appetizing and divine Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu recipe. This is a very common and authentic kuzhambu made with butter milk as base along with ground coconut and green chilli paste. Do try out this special Vendakkai Morkuzhambu and post your comments here. Meanwhile check out the plain Mor Kuzhambu, Bonda Mor kuzhambu here and other South Indian Sambar &Kuzhambu Recipes here. Please check out the video for the recipe in Tamil.

Here’s how to make Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu with step by step photos & video…