Roasted gram is also called chutney kadalai and it provides iron, calcium, magnesium to the body. Roasted gram is called as Pottukadalai in tamil. This ladoo is healthy snacks for any occasion. Total Preparation time: 10 minutes Roasted Gram – 1 cup Sugar – 1/2 cup Ghee – 1/2 cup Cashew nuts (optional) Dry roast…
Author: Lakshmi Annadurai
Indian Tea
Tea is one of the most popular refreshing drink all over the world. Adding milk to the black tea provides rich in beneficial nutrients that contribute to growth and bone health. Total Preparation time: 10 minutes Ingredients Milk – 1 cup Water – 1 cup Tea Powder – 2 tsp Sugar – As needed Preparation…
Garlic Chutney
Garlic is highly nutritious with very few calories. It contains antioxidants, easy to include in your diet and tastes absolutely delicious. Garlic Chutney goes good with Idly or Dosa. Total Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients Garlic – 15 flakes Whole Red Chili – 8 Tamarind – small piece Salt – 1tsp (as needed) Shredded Coconut…
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…