Spinach/ Keerai Poriyal

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable. It is considered very healthy, as its loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. It can be served as a lunch side. Total preparation time:20 minutes Ingredients Spinach – 1 large bunch Onion – 1 medium size Shredded coconut – 2 teaspoon. Oil – 1 teaspoon(as needed) Salt -1 teaspoon( as…

Parrupu Kadaiyal/Thalicha Parrupu

Toor dal contains a good amount of fiber and also rich in folic acid. It goes well with white rice and more nutritious for growing kids. Total Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients Toor dal – 1/2 cup Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon Garlic – 2 whole red chili –…

Parrupu Thuvayal

Toor dal contains a good amount of fiber and also rich in folic acid. It can be served as a side to any south Indian variety rice. Total Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients Toor dal – 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut – 1tablespoon Garlic – 2 Whole red chili – 4 Salt – 1 teaspoon (as…

Eggplant​ Poriyal

Eggplant is a high fiber, low calorie food that is rich in nutrients and comes with many health benefits. Eggplants are a simple and delicious addition to any healthy diet. It can be served as a side with white rice and kulambu/curry. Total preparation time:25 minutes Ingredients Eggplant – 4 medium size Onion – 1…

Channa Curry

Channa dal is also called as chickpeas or Kabuli chana. It contains a significant amount of fiber and a great source of protein. Channa can be served as a side along with poori/chapathi. Soaking & cooking time :5 hours 15minutes Ingredients Channa dal – 1/2 cup Water – 1/2 cup(as needed) Oil – 1 tablespoon…

Ragi Semiya sweet

Ragi or Finger Millet is one of the most nutritious and healthy breakfast. It is easy to make in a short time. It can be made in both sweet and savory version. Total Preparation time: 10minutes Ingredients Ragi Vermicelli – 200 grams/1 cup Milk – 1 to 1 and 1/2 cup (as needed) Shredded coconut…

Poori

Poori is a traditional breakfast dish and it is a deep-fried bread. Whole wheat flour gives a traditional taste to poori/chapathi. Poori goes well with potato curry and other curries. It can be served as a breakfast or as a snack or light meal. Total Preparation time: 1 hour wheat flour – 2 cups water…

Aval/Poha sweet

Aval is also known as flattened rice. It can be easily digestible and normally used to prepare as breakfast or snack. Total Preparation time: 10minutes Thick Aval/poha – 1 cup Milk – 1and 1/2 cup Water – 1 cup(as needed) Grated coconut – 1 tablespoon Salt – a pinch sugar – 2 tablespoon (as needed)…

Aval/Poha upma

Aval is also known as flattened rice. It can be easily digestible and normally used to prepare as breakfast or snack. Total Preparation time: 15minutes Thick Aval/poha – 1 cup Onion – 1 medium size Whole red chili – 4 Oil – 2 tsp Water – 1 cup(as needed) Grated coconut – 1 tablespoon Salt…

Chana Sundal

Chana dal is also called as chickpeas or kabuli chana.It contain significant amount of fiber, and great source of protein. chana can be served as snack. Soaking & cooking time :5 hours 15minutes Ingredients Chana dal – 1/2 cup water – 1/2 cup(as needed) Oil – 1 tablespoon Salt – 1 teaspoon(as needed) Saute Mustard…