Horsegram Sundal Recipe/Kollu Sundal Recipe/கொள்ளு சுண்டல் -Navaratri Special Sundal/Kollu Sundal recipe with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a very healthy sundal – Horsegram sundal/kollu sundal. I have added onions to make this sundal , but if  you are making this sundal for neivedhyam , you can skip the onions when making it. I have earlier posted Kollu Salad, Kollu Idli Podi, Kollu Thuvaiyal a very healthy snack and side dish for idlis/dosas. Do try out this healthy sundal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Sundal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Horsegram Sundal with step by step photos…

Drumstick Leaves Thogaiyal/Murungai Keerai Thogaiyal/முருங்கை கீரை தொகையல்/Murungaikeerai Thogaiyal Recipe

Today, I am going to share a very healthy Murungai Keerai Thogaiyal/Drumstick Leaves Thogaiyal recipe from my kitchen. I have posted some interesting and healthy MurungaiKeerai recipes earlier like Murungai keerai soup, Murungaikeerai thanni, Murungai keerai sambar, Murungai keerai muttai poriyal and Murungaikeerai podi. In addition to this exotic list I am adding another very healthy and tasty murungai keerai thogaiyal. Do try out this recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check other interesting and delectable Chutney andThogaiyal Varieties here. Also check out different types of Keerai Varieties & Keerai Recipe here

Here’s how to make Murungaikeerai Thogaiyal with step by step photos…

Horsegram Salad Recipe/Kollu Salad Recipe/கொள்ளு கலவை/Diabetic Friendly Recipe/Weight Loss Recipe/Diet Friendly Recipe

Today I am going to share a very healthy and diet friendly recipe – Kollu/Horsegram salad. It is important and necessary for all diabetic patients to reduce the amount of carbohydrate intake, especially in the night and this protein packed salad is an excellent solution for the same. There’s an old saying “கொழுத்தவனுக்கு கொள்ளு, இளைத்தவனுக்கு எள்ளு” – which means if your fat eat horse gram and if your thin eat sesame seeds.  Horsegram/kollu is normally used to feed horses, but used in cooking as well. Now coming to the recipes of Kollu/horsegram -  is one type of bean that is used very little in cooking. But in TamilNadu, kollu is used to make Kollu idli podi, Kollu Salad , kollu sundal, Kollu Thuvaiyal, Kollu Rasam etc. Horsegram has numerous health benefits, rich in proteins (20%), high in fibre, low in calories, easy to digest and keeps us full for a long time. It is also prescribed to persons suffering from jaundice or water retention and as part of a weight loss diet. And now coming to the recipe, it is a very easy and quick fix salad can be made in less than 10 minutes. Also check out other interesting and healthy Salad varieties here.

Here’s how to make Horsegram Salad/Kollu salad…

Ellu Thuvaiyal/Black Sesame Seeds Thuvaiyal /Til Thuvaiyal– Thirunelveli special Ellu Thuvaiyal/கருப்பு எள்ளு துவையல்

Today I am going to share a very authentic recipe from Thirunelveli District – Ellu Thuvaiyal. Usually this ellu thuvaiyal is paired with Ullundhu Sadam which I will be posting soon. Ullundhu Sadham, Ellu Thuvaiyal and Aviyal make one complete meal. This Ellu Thogaiyal can be either made with while sesame seeds or black sesame seeds. This thuvaiyal is a very tasty, healthy and crunchy. Do try out this thuvaiyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Chutney and thuvaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Ellu Thuvaiyal with step by step photos…

Varagu Arisi Paayasam/Kodo Millet Paayasam/Varagu Paayasam/வரகு அரிசி பாயசம்

Today, I am going to share a very healthy and tempting paayasam that can be made during pooja days for neivedhyam. I have used varagu arisi but you can very well replace it with thinai or saamai to make this paaysam. Without much delay I will move on to the recipe. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Paayasamvarieties and other sweet varieties here. Check out other interesting Millet Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Varagau Arisi Paayasam with step by step photos…

Ragi Halwa/Kezhvaragu Halwa/How to make Ragi Halwa Recipe

Today, I am going to share a very healthy, quick and easy tempting sweet – Ragi Halwa. This Ragi Halwa is a super delicious and healthy guilt free sweet. I have used naatu sakkarai instead of white sugar which is loaded with iron. This ragi halwa will just melt in your mouth and the kids also will love it. Do try out this Ragi Halwa and post your comments. Meanwhile check out other Halwa varieties and traditionalSweet varieties here.

Here’s how to make Ragi Halwa with step by step photos here…

Idicha Poondu Milagai Podi/Idicha Milagai Podi/இடிச்ச பூண்டு மிளகாய் பொடி

Today, I am sharing a very easy, quick and a traditional Idicha Poondu Milagai Podi. This is my mom's recipe which I have been making for years.  My mom makes this in ural/உரல் so it is called as idicha poondu milagai podi. This podi can be made in a jiffy and involves just three ingredients. Do try out this spicy and tempting idicha poondu milagai podi and post your comments here. Mean while do check out other Podi varieties/Chutney varieties here

Here's how to make Ididcha Poondu Milagai Podi with step by step photos...