Tag Archives: healthy

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

Soya chunks or meal maker curry or gravy recipe

Soya chunks or nuggets are full of proteins and rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients proven to help lower cholesterol and loss of bone mass.  Soya is strongly recommended for diabetics,  growing children, weight-watchers and the aged.   It is a  100 per cent vegetarian high quality protein source and great for growing children, as it provides

Anti ageing tips to stay young

For a woman, a healthy, glowing and younger skin is of paramount importance. Everyone wants to stay young and trim, but one cannot prevent oneself from getting old. But we can always delay the process of ageing in a natural way by making small changes in our lifestyle. The best anti ageing secrets are simple

Pesarattu dosa or moong dal dosa recipe – breakfast recipe

Pesarattu is a healthy and nutritious dosa, as it is made of green moong and little rice. It is a Andhra speciality and is best served with coconut chutney or ginger chutney.