Varalakshmi Vratham /Varalakshmi Nombu–Pooja Procedure, Things needed for Pooja /Nombu Procedure with step by step photos/Varalakshmi Pooja Recipes/How to do VaraLakshmi Pooja.

Varalakshmi Vratham is the most auspicious and an important festival celebrated by married woman to commemorate Goddess MahaLakshmi. VaraLakshmi is another form of Goddess MahaLakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and consort of Lord MahaVishnu. Varalakshmi is believed to be one who grants boons and fulfills all desires of her devotees. [Varam].

Every year Varalakshmi Vratham is observed in the Sravana month[Aadi Month] on a Friday preceding the full moon day. Varalakshmi Pooja is performed by married women for the well being of their husband and the other family members.Women of the house wake up early in the morning, fast the whole day. do the pooja with great devotion and complete the fasting. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Ashta Lakshmi [8 Lakshmi]  in 8 forms–
Adi Lakshmi 
Dhana Lakshmi
Dhanya Laskhmi
Gaja Lakshmi
Santana Lakshmi
Veera Lakshmi
Vijaya Lakshmi 
Vidya Lakshmi.

Lakshmi represents the Kriya Sakthi [Powder of action] . She represents the eight forms of energy namely,
Wealth[sri]
Earth[Bhu]
Learning[Saraswathi]
Love[Preethi]
Fame[Krithi]
Peace[Shanthi]
Pleasure[Tushti]
Stength[Pushti]

Year: 2015

Kuliyal Podi/Herbal Bath Powder/Nalangu Maavu/Ayurvedic Herbal Bath Powder-Home Made Kuliyal Podi/How to to make Kuliyal Podi at home

Kuliyal Podi/Herbal Bath Powder is an excellent and healthy alternative for soap. It is very easy to make at home, economical and harmless as it is all natural. The ingredients needed to make this kuliyal podi are easily available in nattu marunthu shop or Ayurveda shop. I love to use natural products, so I make it at home and store in air tight containers. Once you start using this kuliyal podi, you will surely notice the  skin  glowing with even skin tone, soft, smooth and blemish free.  Meanwhile do check out the Health & Beauty Page, Shikkakai /Seeyakkai Powder here, Homemade Herbal Hair Oil.

Here's how to make Kuliyal Podi/Herbal bath powder with step by step photos...

Capsicum Fry/Bell Pepper Fry/Kodaimilagai Poriyal

Kodamilagai/Capsicum Poriyal is a very simple and easy recipe that can be made in no time and served along with rasam rice or sambar rice. Capsicums are an exceptionally great source of  Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin C. They are also great source of dietary fibre, Vitamin E, B6, folate and minerals like manganese, potassium,copper and phosphorous. They help in preventing diabetes and diabetic neuropathic pain. They are beneficial in treating peptic ulcer disease and damaged brain tissues. So it is good to include capsicums in our diet to lead a healthy life. For now try this simple, easy and quick Capsicum fry and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Capsicum/Kodaimilagai recipes here. Also check out other interesting and healthy Vegetarian Poriyal/Varuval/Stir Fry recipes here.

Here’s how to make Capsicum/Kodaimilagai Poriyal with step by step photos…

Mutton Fry Recipe/Goat Meat Fry Recipe/SouthIndian Style Mutton Fry Recipe-Howt to make Mutton Fry wtih step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a very easy and totally irresistible Mutton Fry which my mom makes on Sundays. Though, I make this mutton fry very often, I was really surprised to see that I have not shared one of the best mutton fry with you all. So for today’s special it is going to be my mom’s –Mutton Fry. Do try out this super tempting Mutton fry and post your comment here. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc here, Mutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

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Green Peas Masala/Pattani Masala/Dried Green Peas Curry/Dried Green Peas Masala Recipe - version 2

Dried Green Peas Masala is a super delicious side dish for rotis, chaptis, or it can be served with white rice also. This green peas masala is loaded with proteins, vitamins and minerals. It can be served as after school snack for kids. Do try out his healthy and tasty Green Peas Masala/curry and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Side Dish for Rotis in this link. Also check out Green Peas Masala Restaurant Style/Matar Masala which I have posted earlier.

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

Karuveppilai Thogayal/Curry Leaves Thogaiyal/Karuvepillai Thogaiyal iwth step by step photos

Today I am going to share a very healthy and easy Karuvepilai thogayal recipe which can be made in a jiffy. This is a very tasty and delectable thogaiyal that can be served with steam cooked rice or as side dish for idlis, dosas rotis or as a spread over bread. Do try out this healthy Karuvepilai Thogayal recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and mouth-watering Thogayl and Chutney varieties here.

Here’s how to make Karuvepilai Thogayal recipe with step by step photos…

Ponnanganni Keerai Kootu Recipe/Ponnankanni Keerai Kootu/Dwarf Copper Leaf Kootu/How to make Ponnanganni Keerai Kootu wtih step by step photos

Ponnanganni Keerai is called as “Dwarf Copperleaf” in English is a green variety available throughout the year. The name “Ponnanganni” means glow like gold. It is loaded with iron, calcium and other vital nutrients that make our hair and skin glow. 

When Ponnanganni is taken for a period of 48 days regularly, it heals our body of all kinds of deficiency and reduces the body heat, as it is an excellent body coolant. Ponnanganni is specifically recommended for eye ailments, asthma, gonorrhoea, syphilis. Most of them avoid these types of greens, because they do not know how to cook them or to use them. A very simple Ponnanganni keerai poriyal/stirfry included twice or thrice a week in our diet is a wonderful remedy to stay healthy. 

Ponnanganni oil/thailam is very famous in Tamil Nadu and is used for treating headaches and also for treating excessive body heat during the summer months. For now friends I am going to share this Ponnanganni Keerai Kootu, do try it for sure and post your comments. Meanwhile do check out other Keerai Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Ponnanganni Keerai Kootu with step by step photos…