Coriander mint chutney recipe – How to make coriander mint chutney for idli/dosas – chutney recipes

Coriander mint chutney is a quick Indian chutney recipe made with mint leaves, coriander leaves, coconut and spices.  It goes well with idlis, dosas and medu vadas.  Chutneys form a very important part of South Indian cuisine.   Mint leaves when added to the chutney gives a nice flavor to it and tamarind gives a

Methi moong dal subzi recipe – How to make methi (fenugreek leaves) moong dal sabzi recipe – methi recipes

Fenugreek (methi) moong dal subzi is a easy and quick vegetable dish made with fenugreek leaves, split yellow moong dal and coconut. It serves a good side dish for rice. I added sugar at the end to reduce the bitterness of the leaves and benefits to be utilised to the fullest. This subzi is both

Ragi ladoo (finger millet ladoo) recipe – How to make ragi ladoo recipe – ragi recipes

Ragi is a wonderful ingredient and a rich source of calcium, protein and iron.  Ragi is also called as nachni, finger millet or red millet and an extremely nutritious millet.  It resembles mustard seeds in appearance.  Nowadays, after realising the importance of ragi in our diet, people have started mixing ragi with other grains for

Homemade sambar powder recipe – How to make sambar powder / sambar podi recipe

Sambar is a lentil, tamarind and vegetable based curry or stew and very popular in South India. The story is that it got originated in the kitchen of  Thanjavur.  Maratha ruler, Shahuji during the 17th century from the southern Indian state of Tamilnadu tried to make a dish called amti (Maharashtrian curry) and experimented with

Baingan masala / baingan gravy recipe – How to make baingan masala recipe – brinjal recipes

Brinjal gravy or baingan masala  is a very tasty recipe made with small brinjals and spices.  This delicious and tangy dish goes well with rotis or vegetable pulao and tastes good with rice too.  This recipe is very easy to make too as it can be prepared in just half an hour time.  In this

Healthy millet recipes – Vegetarian and Indian millet recipes

Millets are coarse grains that are traditionally grown and consumed in the India for many years. Millets have high nutritional value and are rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fibres. Unlike other cereals, millets require little water and ground fertility. Millets are affordable too and so called as  “poor man’s food grain”.  Millets are a

Potato rice/Aloo rice – How to make Potato rice – rice recipes

Potato rice – a very quick and delicious rice recipe made with boiled potatoes and rice.  It is best served with curd, papad or raita.  Potato rice or aloo rice is also  an ideal lunch box dish too, as this dish can be prepared instantly and in a jiffy.  You can add more vegetables along

Beetroot chutney recipe – How to make beetroot chutney recipe – chutney recipes

Beetroot is full of vitamins and minerals and low in fat.  It has a range of health benefits like lower the blood pressure, reduce the risk of obesity and because of its high fibre content helps in digestion. Beetroot is low in fat, full of vitamins and minerals and packed with powerful antioxidants.  It helps lower

Tomato sambar recipe – How to make quick and tasty tomato sambar in pressure cooker – sambar recipe

Sambar is a lentil, tamarind and vegetable based curry or stew and very popular in South India. The story is that it got originated in the kitchen of  Thanjavur.  Maratha ruler, Shahuji during the 17th century from the southern Indian state of Tamilnadu tried to make a dish called amti (Maharashtrian curry) and experimented with toor dal or

How to make kesar therattipal recipe/instant therattipal recipe – easy sweet recipes

Therattipal is a very traditional Indian sweet made in Tamil Nadu on special occasions and festivals.  It is also popularly called as pal khova.  As the name itself suggests, pal means milk.  It is made with milk solids and sugar is added to sweeten it.  You can also use jaggery instead of sugar for a