Channa Masala Sundal , How to make Kondakadalai Masala Sundal

 

Channa masala sundal, normally consider as navratri recipes, but I use to do very regularly as evening snack for my kids .It’s very healthy  and taste good.

Channa / Chickpea is high in protein and low in fat . Eating chickpeas provides you with a vegetarian-friendly source of protein, with each cup of cooked beans containing 15 grams ,its also  rich in fiber .

Well cooked channa, saute with curry leaves, spice and coconut will be very delicious and mouth watering. It contain a good aroma when you add the right proportion of spice .

Give your kids this healthy channa masala sundal as evening snakes, sure they will like it.your comments are highly appreciated .

Corn Pulao | Sweet Corn Pulao ,How to make Corn Pulao , Rice Varieties

Looks very simple but taste delicious , its all about corn pulao. Corn cooked with basmathi rice along with garlic and ginger give this tasty  rice .

Kids likes a lot due to the presence of corn. This special corn pulao is enjoyable and suitable for all age people. Its delicious and also very healthy rice recipe.

I use to do this recipe when I like to taste and cook differently. Its a one pot cooking recipe and can be made in quick time. So when you are in hurry of making, you can make this easy corn pulao.

Try this easy sweet corn pulao and enjoy eating with your family and friend .

Its tried and tasted ,You Comments are highly appreciated.

Cabbage Chutney , How to make Cabbage Chutney recipe , Chutney for Idly and Dosa

Cabbage chutney is something which many are not aware of, Cabbage are mainly used for poriyal and kootu and not so known for chutney .


In fact Cabbage chutney is very delicious when you prepared in right combination can be served for idly and dosa . I use to do a lot cabbage chutney to serve along with idly and dosa  mainly even it so good for chapati also.                                                                    

Usually people ignore this due to raw smell of cabbage but when nicely cooked the raw smell get rid of it and by adding coconut and chilly it will be tasting great .  

This recipe is tried and tested on many occupation. Try this cabbage chutney and if you have any comments feel free to write back.

Almond - Health benefits of Almond

The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia.Almonds are one of the most nutritious of all nuts. Almond is very good for health. Almonds are rich in Vitamins, Proteins, minerals and fiber and it carries a number of health benefits.

Almonds may be eaten on raw or toasted. They are also the ingredients of several different dishes. Almonds are available sliced, flaked, slivered, as flour, oil, butter, or as almond milk.

The nuts are among the richest sources of health-benefiting nutrients essential for optimum health. Almonds are the best whole food source of Vitamin E, in the form of alpha-tocopherol, which may help prevent cancer.

Pasta Recipe, How to make Pasta , Tomato cheese Pasta | Pasta in Indian style

Pasta is a simple dish and can be done in many combination.This is a simple Tomato Pasta which have some alteration to make it in Indian style .To get out of our regular dish I used to do Pasta.        

      

Before I was not so familiar with  Pasta until my husband used to travel to Italy and get to know about Italian cuisine. He start making Pasta and it was so good.  My kids also love and enjoy a lot whenever he do. Its was very easy and good for breakfast  or even for dinner.        

Its have little spice when we compare to the typical Italian pasta, I have modified according to Indian cuisine by adding some garlic and onion with little spice too.

Try this simple pasta and am sure you will enjoy .It make your stomach comfortable and can fit to all ages.

Indian Gooseberry - Health benefit of Indian Gooseberry , Benefit of Alma

Indian Gooseberry or Amla is one of the most valuable fruits discovered till date by mankind. Abundantly growing in India, the tree is found in deciduous forests across the Indian subcontinent. It is the most commonly used ingredient of most Ayurvedic preparations 

The fresh fruit contains more than 80 percent water. The nutrient content includes calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, vitamin B complex and fibre. Even if dried in shade, amla retains most of its vitamin C.

Vitamin C present in Amla is present in a complex form and not as free Vitamin C.  It has been proposed that the superior effect of the fruit in disease prevention

Quick Tomato Chutney, Chutney recipe for Idly Dosa, Thakkali Chutney, No Garlic No Onion Chutney

          

Quick Tomato Chutney , name says everything , its very simple and quick to make with only tomatoes ie  no onion , no garlic  Chutney.

This method can be made in 5 min ..  So you can treat you family with this chutney any time.I use to do lot of time for the breakfast due to time constrain. Tomato simply grinder and added with hot chilli and boiled for few minutes ,will have a great taste and can be served for idli ,dosa and  for chapati. 

Its very spicy so it can be liked by all ages .Try this easy tomato recipe and give your feed back if any .

Turmeric Powder- Health benefit of Turmeric ,Turmeric powder for cooking and other uses

Turmeric powder, a bright yellow powder made by dry grinding of mature turmeric rhizomes. Its part the ginger family and Its Used in all Indian curries.

Turmeric powder are used for colouring and flavouring food, for cosmetic purposes and for medicinal properties from ancient culture of India. In addition, Indian Ayurveda and Chinese medicines utilize turmeric to treat infections and inflammations on the inside and outside of the body. It is rich in dietary fibre, iron, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6.

Use of turmeric in cooking

Turmeric powder is widely used to colour and flavour mustard, in varieties of food . It is a component of curry spice mixtures and commonly used in Indian cooking.

Turmeric powder enhances the flavour of many foods, including meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, potatoes, rice, lentils, and vegetables. It gives a rich colour and a uniqueflavor to the food.

Palak Paneer Recipe - How to make Palak Paneer Recipe , Paneer Recipe

Palak Paneer is a creamy and delicious north Indian dish with a lovely green colour.Its a combination of fresh spinach (Palak) with cottage cheese ( Paneer )  .

Its absolutely taste wonderful with Naan , roti and basmati rice.Its very easy to prepare and kids likes a  lot  specially due to  paneer cubs in it.

Palak has high nutritional facts, its  rich source of omega 3 and contains Vitamin A. Its contain antioxidant and anticancer constituents. Regular Consumption of Palak helps to prevent from anaemia, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and osteoporosis (weakness of bone). So include palak often in your diet. So paneer also have high protein content so you will get almost best in your diet.

I tried and tested this recipe many times , i am sure you will like it too....

Coconut Chutney recipe - How to make coconut chutney , Thengai Chutney for Idly and Dosa

Coconut Chutney is a nice, easy and excellent accompaniment for idly, dosa, uthappam, pongal and even for poori .Its quick to make .

Coconut chutney can be done in many ways. My friends  likes this method when ever i do this for them . Today's post  is how to make coconut chutney in Tamilnadu Style. 

Its a very handy chutney that can be prepared in few minute and can be accompaniment with most of south indian breakfast.

Check out this easy recipe and let me have your valuable comments .

Its tried and tested.