Moong Dal Gravy/Split Green Gram Gravy/Paasi Paruppu Kuzhambu [No Onion No Garlic Gravy]/பாசி பருப்பு குழம்பு

Today, I am going to share a very simple, delectable and quick – Moong Dal Gravy. If you are looking for a recipe without onions and garlic then you have landed in the right place. This is thick, rich and creamy gravy that is perfect for vegetarian lunch and on vrat/fasting days. You can serve this Moong Dal Gravy with hot cup of white rice or with rotis/chapatti or idli/dosa. Meanwhile do check out other interesting South Indian Gravies/Dals/Sambars/Rasams here. Do try out this quick Moong dal gravy and post your comments here. Also check out other easy moong dal sambar here.

Here’s how to make Moon Dal Gravy with step by step photos...

Peas Masala/Green Peas Masala – Restaurant Style/Matar Masala Recipe – Side dish for Rotis/Naans/Chaptis/Pulavs

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Today, I am going to share a very popular, delectable, rich and creamy Green Peas Masala. The gravy is basically made with tomato and cashew nut paste which gives a creamy texture and just melts in your mouth. Green Peas are rich in health promoting phyto-nutrients, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. They are relatively low in calories, an excellent source of folic acid and loaded with vitamin C, B complex, A and K. Green peas are good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Now let’s move on to the recipe, do try out this Green Peas Masala and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Side dish for Roti/Naan/Chapatis here as well.

Here’s how to make Green Peas Masala with step by step photos…

Buttered Sweet Corn/Cup Corn Recipe/Sweet Corn Flavoured with Butter & Mixed Herbs/Quick & Easy Snack Recipe

Buttered Sweet Corn is a very easy, tasty and quick snack that can be made in a jiffy. I usually have a packet of Corn Kernels in my freezer and use it to make cup corn and serve as evening snack for my kids. I have used butter to make this corn, if you are diet conscious you can very well replace it with 3 tsp of oil. This Buttered Corn recipe is super duper easy and nobody can surely go wrong in it. Do try out this Buttered Corn recipe and post your comments here.

Here’s how to make Buttered Sweet Corn with step by step photos…

Samai Uppu Kozhukattai Recipe/Little Millet Kozhukattai/Kutki Steamed Balls Recipe/Samai Uppu Kozhukattai Recipe/How to make Samai Uppu Kozhukattai Recipe with step by step phtos

Today, I am going to share another very healthy, quick, tempting and delectable Samai Uppu Kozhukattai. This samai kozhukattai can be done on pooja days and served as neivedhyam. It can be had either for breakfast or dinner or can be served as quick evening snack for kids. Little Millet/Samai/Kutki are smaller than those of other common millet varieties. Saamai is rich in fibre helps in reducing fat and is good for bones and muscles. Saamai also has high iron content and high antioxidant activity. It helps in controlling blood sugar level and helps in healing diseases related to stomach. Do check out interesting Millet Recipes here and All About Millets here. For now try out this super healthy Samai Kozhukattai and post your comments here.

Here’s how to make Samai Uppu Kozhukattai with step by step photos...

Turmeric Pepper Milk/Turmeric Milk /Golden Milk/Manjal Paal/Milagu Manjal Paal/Haldi Dhoodh/ மிளகு மஞ்சள் பால் – Home Remedy for Cold and Cough/Immunity Booster

Today I am going to share, one of the best home remedies for cold and cough it is none other than – மிளகு மஞ்சள் பால் /Milagu Manjal Paal. When we were kids, my mom used to make this wonderful milk during the onset of winter seasons and also especially when we suffer from cold, cough and sore throat. It is very easy and simple to make but has numerous amount medicinal benefits. This milagu manjal paal, can be had after dinner it helps in clearing the phlegm, soothes the throat irritation and helps you to doze off.  This is one healthy drink which you should never miss, because it helps to build the immune system and fights the infection. Make you magic golden milk and fight off your cold and sore throat, drink healthy and stay healthy.

Here’s how to make Turmeric & Pepper Milk with step by step photos…

Cabbage & Bell Pepper Soup/Diet Soup

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Today, I am going to share a very healthy and filling soup – Cabbage & Bell Pepper Soup.  Are you thinking of going on a diet, than this soup is the right choice. This Cabbage Soup definitely satisfies your taste buds and can be had without any guilt. Meanwhile do check out other healthy and interesting Soups and Salad varieties here.

Here’s how to make Cabbage & Bell pepper Soup with step by step photos…

Karpooravalli, Tulasi ,Vetrilai Kashayam for Cold & Cough/Country Borage, Basil & Betel Leaf Kashayam – Excellent Home Remedy For Cold & Cough At Home/கற்பூரவள்ளி, வெற்றிலை, துளசி கஷாயம்

Karpooravalli Kashayam is an excellent home remedy for cold and cough. Kashayam is the term used in Tamilnadu by our ancestors to treat cold, cough, fever, head ache etc. Kashayam is usually prepared with herbs at home. They are prepared by boiling water with herbs and boil it until the water reduces to certain extent. 

In this kashayam each of these leaves used have their own medicinal values and benefits. Karpooravalli Leaves are used to treat common cold, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, indigestion rheumatism and so on. Betel Leaves/Vetrilai is an excellent ailment for sore throat, improves digestion, anti inflammatory, helps in treating respiratory problems, relieves cough etc. Next is tulasi helps in relieving fever, improves respiratory disorders, great source of Vitamin  K, relieves head ache, is used in treating bronchitis, asthma etc. Tulasi is also called as “The Queen of Herbs” because it has numerous medicinal values and benefits. Having said all this, my simple advice to all my friends is to have all these three plants in your balcony or in your back yard, this actually means you have your doctor at your home.  I have these plants at home friends, so do try to plant them at your backyard as well.

Here’s how to make Karpooravalli Kashayam with step by step photos…