Poha kozhukkattai is one of the easy protein rich breakfast for diet/ weight management. I have added soya chunks, veggies, paneer to make this more protein packed. We can make it with in 30 minutes. I have paired this with thattukada chutney. ( already posted the recipe in my blog) Let us see how to…
Category: SouthIndian cooking
Quinoa and Black Urad daal Pongal.
Quinoa is well known for its health benefits. Protein and Fiber rich quinoa helps in weight management. Black urad daal improves digestion and gut health, boosts energy and stamina, strengthens bones, and supports heart health by regulating blood pressure and cholesterol. Today I tried quinoa with black urad daal Pongal is one of the popular…
Vazhapoo, mochai koottu kuzhambu.
This koottu kuzhambu is a very traditional method of gravy which can go well with rice dosa ,idly or any bfast items. Vazhapoo or banana flower offers numerous health benefits. It is a good source of fiber. Vazhapoo is good for digestion and improves cholesterol problems. Mochai or field beans are rich in plant based…
Kavuni Arisi kanji/Porridge.
Kavuni arisi is excellent rice with high fiber content with low calorie density will help to reduce our weight and keeping you fuller for longer time. It will help us to reduce our tummy and good for skin problems. Black rice / kavuni rice is very rich in fiber. Moms who give their baby breast…
Barnyard millet (Kuthiravali)kichadi.
Barnyard millet is gluten-free and supports diabetes and heart problems. It’s a powerhouse of protein, fiber and iron. We can make variety of foods with barnyard millet. Today I made kichadi with barnyard. Let us see how to make this one pot dish.you can use sami or any other millet of your choice in the…
Power packed Poha.
Poha or flattened rice is rich in fiber and iron. It’s fiber helps with digestion and preventing constipation. Poha’s low calories and high fiber help with weight loss. Today I made poha for my breakfast adding lot of veggies, black channa, sprouts etc to make it power packed. Let us see how to make this…
Instant Ragi or finger millet dosa.
Ragi or Finger millet help to reduce weight loss. Consuming ragi helps to reduce cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes. Today I tried instant ragi roast for dinner. It tastes good and and it was a hit in my family. I paired this dosa with daal and onion chutney. Let us see how to make this simple…
Killi Sambar.
Killi sambar is made with green and red chillies. We are not using sambar powder to make this yummy side dish for idli, dosa, rice etc. We can make this sambar in pressure cooker with in 10 minutes. Today I made killi sambar as a side dish for my little millet idly. Let us see…
Kodo millet daal dosa/ varagu adai
Kodo millet/ vatragu arisi is rich in fiber, millets also help to reduce problems like constipation, flatulence, bloating and stomach cramping. It helps to reduce blood pressure. Today I made kodo millet and daal dosa. Addedgrated raw cabbage for more healthier version. You can use any variety of millet to make this adai dosa. Let…
Paruppu urundai kuzhambu
Paruppu urundai kuzhambu is one of the traditional brahmin kuzhambu or gravy which is very tasty and helathy goes well with rice,Idly, dosa etc. Paruppu means daals urundai means round balls. This gravy is made with steamed daal balls and tamarind. We are not using any vegetables to make this. Let us see how to…
Barnyard millet Aappam
Barnyard millet is called Kuthiravali rice in tamil. Barnyard milled is a good source of highly digestible protein and low in calories. It has high source of iron, fiber and protein. It’s gluten-free food. Barnyard millet is good for weight loss and diabetes friendly. Today I am going to give you easy oil less aappam…
Foxtail millet/ Thinai Moong daal payasam/ kheer
Today being skanda shasti I made thinai payasam or pradaman. Dishes with thinai or foxtail millet is one of the favourite prasad for Lord Muruga. It is easy to make and very tasty also. I am soaking millets for 4 to 6 hours before cooking. If you don’t want to soak you can wash it…
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