Saturday 11 April 2020

Dal Tadka/Dal Tadka Recipe/How to make Dal Tadka/Punjabi Dal Tadka Recipe

Dal Tadka is a very famous and traditional recipe of North India. Dal Tadka is a very common item seen in all the Indian restaurant menus and in Dhabas.  Dal Tadka is usually made with Thurdal/Thoor Dal but can also be made with combination of Dals. It is a very flavourful dal cooked in onion, tomato and masala mixture and gets an extraordinary taste from the final tempering or the Tadka. Do try out this Punjabi Style Dal Tadka and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting South IndianDals/Sambars and other North Indian side dishes here.

Here’s how to make Dal Tadka with step by step photos…

Thursday 9 April 2020

Thayir Sevai Recipe/Curd Sevai/Sevai Bagalabath- How to make Curd Sevai

Today, I am going to share yet another healthy and divine Thayir Sevai. Now that summer has started and it is getting hot day by day, including Thayir/yogurt/curd in our diet helps in cooling down our body and mind. Do try out this Thayir Sevai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Sevai Recipes like Lemon Sevai/Idiappam Sevai, Tomato Sevai, Black Pepper Sevai/Milagu Sevai, Ragi Sevai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other healthy and tempting Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Thayir Sevai/Curd Sevai with step by step photos…

Wednesday 8 April 2020

Raw Mango Rasam/Mangai Rasam/Mango Rasam Recipe/How to make Mango Rasam Recipe/ Mago Charu/மாங்காய் ரசம் செய்வது எப்படி

I have never imagined making rasam with Raw Mango, but when I came across this recipe in a magazine, I surely wanted to give it a shot. Now that mango season has started, I tried out this mango rasam, it was just amazing. Mango Charu/Mango Rasam is tangy, yet spicy, flavourful and tasty. The original recipe did not call in for adding thuvar dal, but I have added it to make it even tastier. Do try out this Raw Mango Rasam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and delicious RasamVarieties here and other Mango Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Raw Mango Rasam with step by step photos…

Tuesday 7 April 2020

South Indian Lunch Menu-14/Lunch Menu Ideas/Simple Vegetarian Lunch Menu Ideas


Today, I am going to share a very simple and healthy vegetarian lunch menu. Do try out this vegetarian lunch menu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other interesting Lunch Menu Ideas here.

Here’s the simple South Indian Lunchu Menu/Thali…

Poori/Poorie Recipe/Puri Recipe/How to make perfect Poori at home

Poori is the most famous and loved Breakfast recipe among all the age groups. They are made with whole wheat flour and sometimes with All Purpose Flour also. Poori can be made in jiffy and need very less ingredients, but you need take care of certain tips and tricks for perfect pooris, which I have shared in this post. Do try out this fluffy pooris and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Poori recipes like Beetroot Poori, Masala Poori, RagiPoori which I have posted earlier. Also check out other healthy and delectable Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Poori with step by step photos… 

Karpooravalli Rasam Recipe/Omavalli Leaves Rasam/Karpooravalli Leaves Rasam/How to make Rasam with Karpooravalli Leaves/Country Borage Leaf Rasam/கற்பூரவள்ளி ரசம் செய்வது எப்படி/Karpooravalli Rasam with Video

Karpooravalli in Tamil otherwise called a Country Borage or the Mexican Mint has numerous medicinal properties. Karpooravalli Rasam is usually given to people suffering from cold, cough and fever. It helps in reducing nasal congestion, sore throat, indigestion etc for all age groups of people. The karpooravalli leaves are quite fleshy and very aromatic. They are excellent source of vitamins and minerals. They can be grown very easily grown at home and are easy to maintain. I have already shared Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal, Karpooravalli Bajji, KarpoorvalliKashayam-1, Karpooravalli Kashayam-2 earlier. For now try out this Karpooravalli Rasam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Rasam Varieties/Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Karpooravalli Rasam with step by step photos…

Monday 6 April 2020

Vetrilai Thogaiyal/Betel Leaf Chutney/How to make Vetrilai Thogaiyal/Paan Chutney – Healthy Chutney to fight Common Cold & Cough

Vetrilai/Betel Leaf/Paan plays a vital role in poojas, prayers, religious ceremonies, special occasions, weddings etc. Including betel leaves in our diet is important because they have many curative and healing health benefits. The betel leaves/vetrilai is loaded with vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, carotene and is a wonderful source of calcium. They help in controlling blood sugar, cures bleeding gums, eliminates bad breath and helps in increasing metabolic rate. Vetrilai/betel leaves helps in fighting common cold & cough and builds our immune system. They are basically ornamental creepers and can be grown even in our balconies. This Vetrilai thogaiyal is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served along with idlis/dosa etc or can be even served with a bowl of steam cooked white rice. Do try out this Vetrilai Thogaiyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out VetrilaiPoondu Sadam/Betel Leaves& Garlic Rice here and other interesting Chutneys/Thogaiyal Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Vetrilai Thogaiyal with step by step photos…