Monthly Archives: June 2014
Onion raita recipe
Banana/plantain stem stir fry recipe
Plantain stem fry or vazhathandu poriyal is a very healthy and tasty vegetable made with banana stem and spiced mildly and garnished with grated coconut. Plantain stem contains dietary fibre which helps in normal bowel movements, thereby reducing constipation problems. Plantains have more vitamin A than bananas which helps in enhancing skin complexion. Plantain stem stir fry is also very easy and quick to make and can be included in your daily diet.
Coconut sevai/coconut idiyappam recipe
Coconut sevai or coconut idiyappam is a very delicious snack or dish made with plain idiyappam (prepared with rice flour), grated coconut, red chillies and cashewnuts. It is a very healthy and light snack which can be had at breakfast time or as a snack. Coconut sevai or idiyappam is very easy to prepare too and very common in South Indian households.
Lemon sevai recipe (lemon idiyappam)
Lemon idiyappam or sevai is a very healthy and delicious breakfast or snack dish made from plain idiyappam. If you have the plain idiyappam ready, it is quick and easy to prepare lemon sevai. Plain idiyappam/sevai is flavoured with lemon juice and seasoned with urad dal, chana dal and mild spices and very popular in South India.
Jackfruit payasam or kheer recipe
Jackfruit kheer or chakka pradhaman is a traditional payasam or pudding of Kerala state. The yellow part of jackfruit and jaggery are the main ingredients of this payasam. It is usually served hot and very popular and made very often in Kerala. Small pieces of coconut pieces and cashew nuts are stir fried in ghee and added to further enhance the taste of the kheer.
Onion chutney recipe
Onion chutney or vengaya chutney is an excellent side dish for idlis and dosas and is made without the use of coconut. Since onion is the main ingredient and no coconut is used, this chutney does not get spoilt quickly and can be carried along with idlis during long distance travel. Onion chutney is a perfect accompaniment and a common side dish in South Indian homes for idlis and dosas.
Chocolate cup cake recipe
Potato cauliflower or aloo gobi curry recipe
Oats ladoo recipe – a healthy ladoo recipe
Oats ladoo is a very delicious and healthy sweet dish which is made from oats, coconut, jaggery and garnished with nuts. Oats is high in fibre and having oats regularly helps to lower cholesterol levels and jaggery is full of iron content. Oats ladoo is very easy and quick to prepare too and an easy option for sweet cravings. Do try this yummy and healthy sweet and now for the recipe….