Without Ginger Garlic Paste, Indian curries are incomplete specially North Indian Dishes. The same can be prepared at home and there is no need for you to buy the same from outside. All you need is to take out some time to clean the Ginger and Peel the Garlic. Make little quantity say for a week and preserve to retain the freshness of the paste.
Brinjal Mezhukkupuratti is a stir fried subji made in coconut oil. It goes well as a side dish for Sambhar rice, Rasam rice, Curd rice or with any Mango / Jackfruit / Jackfruit seed based curry or with Morukootan etc. It is very simple preparation and goes well with Chapati too.
During summer days, we always prefer to drink something cold. Always drink something which is good for health as well as cooling the stomach.
Summer is on and thirsty mind ask for something cool isn't it ? Here is a Summer Cooler with Rose Milk. Ha, Rose syrup, Milk or unsweetened Rabdi and Tukamaria seeds / Sabja seeds / Basil Seeds. Thanda thanda cool, cool.
Avarakka / Flat beans kootu is a simple side dish made for Chapati / Rice. Easy to prepare and tasty too. Normally, we prepare stir fry subji or with Tomato,Onion. Today I tried this Kootu and was paired with Chapati.
FLAT BEANS KOOTU l FLAT BEANS CURRY l AVARAKKA KOOTU
Tired of eating Idli Sambhar Chutney, try this Soupy Masala Mini Idli. It is a wholesome meal because it has protein, Vitamin A,B,C, D, E & K and carbs etc. You can serve this hot. For children, you can add some Cheese on top of the Soupy Idli
Uppu Managa means Salty Mangoes. The Tender Mangoes are put in Salt Water. Water is boiled with Salt, cooled and then the mangoes are put in.
As days pass, the colour of mangoes will become change and they will become tender. We use this mango to serve with Kanji, Curd Rice and make Chutney. When it become very soft like we can mash it with our hands, that time it is made as Arachukalakki with Curd.
We all are health conscious now a days and want to eat healthy food. This Broken Wheat Kichadi is very healthy and very light after having it. Specially those who are having diabetes, I recommend this Kichadi for lunch as it is very light. You can serve with any kind of Raita or Curd or as it is very hot.
Mint / Pudina leaves can help in digestion, treats asthma, common cold, aids weight loss and so on. The Chutney made out of this is awesome. This can be used in Biriyani, Butter milk, Raita, Juice etc. A dash of mint really changes the flavour of the dish you are making.
Since it has the cooling effect to the body, during summer, do not hesitate to use this wonderful herb. Menthol,
which is the active oil in the mint, has antiseptic and antibacterial
properties that help relieve indigestion and also soothe an upset
stomach. Mint
can work wonders for almost all your digestive issues. It is a
good relaxant and relieves congestion. However, make sure you don't
overdo your mint dosage, else it may irritate your air passages. Mint is known to clear congestion of the nose,
throat, bronchi, and lungs. In addition to the respiratory channels,
mint's anti-inflammatory properties also relieve the irritation caused
by chronic coughing.
Today, I made the Mint Rasam with Ginger and Garlic as I had a digestive issue. The Rasam was superb and I had only the Rasam and nothing else and was relieved of my issues after having it.
Bottle Gourd / Dudhi / Lauki /Chorakkai / Chorakka has got many medicinal values. The juice is served as a valuable medicine for excessive thirst due to diabetes, diarrhea. It is beneficial for stomach acidity, indigestion and ulcers. It is rich in essencial minerals, protein, iron and fibre. Mostly used as a vegetable for stir fry, in dals, and soups. I also use it while making Pav Bhaji. Today, I made pan cake with it like we make Vellarikka Dosa. Vellarikka dosa is prepared with rice and Cucumber but I prepared this pan cake in Suji/Rava/Semolina. It tastes awesome with Chutney / Pickle / Gun powder etc.
Brinji Means Bay leaves. In Tamil it is known as Brinji. This Rice recipe is like any other vegetable rice recipes only we add more Brinji leaves in it. I have added vegetables in it you can make it with meal maker ie. Soya Chunks. Soak the Soya chunks in hot water, cool it, wash it with cold water, squeeze and then add to the rice while cooking. It is a tasty rice variety can be served with any kind of Raita, Papapd and Pickles.
