Author Archives: Charulata
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
Lauki chana dal subzi recipe – How to make lauki chana dal ki sabzi in pressure cooker – side dish for rotis
Lauki chana dal ki sabzi is made with bottlegourd also called as doodhi or lauki and chana dal and seasoned with spices. Split bengal gram or chana dal gives a delicious taste to this vegetable. Bottlegourd has many vitamins and minerals like calcium, phosphurus, vitamin A, C and magnesium which helps in reducing blood pressure
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