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Appam dosa recipe – How to make appam dosa recipe – Breakfast dishes
Appam is a healthy and traditional dish from Kerala State in South India. It is a soft and spongy dosa and done without much use of oil. Appam is best served with vegetable stew or kadala curry. It can be had as a breakfast dish or as a brunch recipe. The batter has to be well
Ground nut (peanut) and jaggery balls recipe – How to make peanut jaggery balls recipe
Peanut balls with jaggery, also called as kadalai urundai in Tamil Nadu is a tasty snack prepared especially on auspicious occasions like Karthigai deepam and Krishna Jayanthi. It is a healthy snack as peanuts is full of proteins and jaggery is rich in iron content. Peanut balls is very easy to prepare at home and made
Sprouts fried rice recipe – How to make sprouts fried rice recipe – rice dishes
Mixed sprouts fried rice is a quick and tasty one pot meal made with mixed sprouts and rice and seasoned with vinegar, soya sauce, tomato sauce and green chilli paste. It is a filling and healthy rice dish which does not need any side dish and can be had just as it is. You can
Mix fruits lassi recipe – How to make mixed fruits lassi recipe – lassi recipes
Lassi is a very refreshing yoghurt based drink and originates from Punjab. Yoghurt flavoured with spices is called as salted lassi and lassi which contains sugar is the sweet lassi. There are many varieties of lassi like mango lassi, strawberry lassi, salted lassi or sweet lassi. In this recipe, I have added fruits along with yoghurt
Moong sprouts salad recipe – How to make healthy moong sprouts salad recipe – healthy recipes
Sprouted moong salad is a very nutritious and refreshing salad, which can be used as a side dish or as light meal in itself. This recipe is very simple to make and a dish full of proteins and calcium. It can be had as a breakfast too. Lemon juice and chaat masala gives a nice tangy
Ragi idli recipe – how to make ragi (finger millet) idli recipe | Ragi recipes |
Ragi idlis are healthy idlis made with idli rice, ragi flour and urad dal. Ragi also known as finger millet is a healthy crop that is easily grown throughout the year and an important crop in India. Ragi is a remarkable source of protein, making it perfect for vegetarian diets. It is a rich source of minerals, controls
Padwal subzi/padavalakai palya/snakegourd stir-fry recipe – snakegourd recipes
Padwal bhaji or padavalakai palya is a very nutritious and healthy curry made with snakegourd and chana dal and mixed with coconut and spices. It goes well with steamed rice. Snakegourd is also called as padwal in Maharashtra, pudalangai in Tamil nadu and padavalakai in Karnataka. It contains a rich variety of nutrients, vitamins and minerals that
Kodo millet dosa recipe – Varagu/harka dosa recipe – healthy breakfast recipes
Kudo millet is a very healthy foodgrain which has a natural source of protein and iron. It is very easy to digest and is excellent for strengthening the nervous system. Kodo millet is also called as varagu in tamil and harka in kannada and arikelu in telugu. Kodu millets is an ideal food for people who are
Palak curry recipe – how to make simple palak curry recipe – side dish for rotis/rice
Palak curry is a healthy and simple palak recipe made with spinach/palak leaves, onions, tomatoes and spices. It goes well with rotis, phulkas and rice. In this recipe, I have chopped palak leaves and then mixed with spices. You can also puree the palak leaves and then add to the gravy. Palak is rich in iron
Poha idli recipe – how to make soft poha idli recipe – healthy breakfast recipes
Idli is a traditional breakfast in south indian households. Since plain idlis are mild in taste, a side dish or accompaniment is considered essential. Idlis are often served with sambar but this varies greatly by region and personal taste. Idlis are also frequently served with coconut chutney, onion chutney or tomato chutney. The dry spice mixture podi is convenient
