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Sunday 16 June 2013

Elephant Foot Yam Roast Recipe / Chenai Kizhangu Varuval Recipe

Hello everyone!
                     Today's recipe is Elephant Foot Yam Roast. Its a simple recipe and very easy to make this roast.Children love to eat . We may consume this edible tuber once in a week as it has so many health benefits.
Health benefits:
  • Elephant Foot Yam has a cooling effect on the body,so it suits  people with hyper tension, piles and constipation.
  • It is considered as low fat food . So it can be consumed with out any fear of weight gain.
  • It prevents blood from clotting.
  • It is rich in omega 3 fatty acids which is good for increasing the cholesterol level in the blood.
  • It helps in increasing the estrogen level in women's bodies which is useful for maintaining the hormonal balance.


Monday 10 June 2013

Plantain Stem Sambar Recipe / Vazhai Thandu Sambar recipe

Hi friends,
                   Many of us do not like plantain stem because of its astringent taste. It will become a tasty food, when you add it in the sambar. Plantain stem is very good for our health. We may consume it once in a week.Lets see the health benefits of Plantain Stem.
Health benefits of Plantain Stem:
  • The Plantain Stem is full of  edible fiber which helps to remove wastage from our body smoothly.
  • It is the best food for the people who suffer from obesity, urinary stones, ulcers, burning sensation, diabetes, acidity and bleeding disorders.
  • It helps the kidney to function properly and thereby reduces the high cholesterol level.
Why do we loose such a precious food in our diet. Add it in your diet and get all the benefits. 
Lets see how to make Plantain Stem Sambar.


Thursday 6 June 2013

Spicy Lady's Finger Fry / Spicy Okra Fry / Vendaikkai varuval Recipe

Hello foodies,
                  Today my post is regarding how to make Lady's Finger Fry. It is full of nutrients.So I used to cook once in a week to keep my family members healthy. Many of us do not know the health benefits of Lady's Finger. Just I want to share it with you. Then you will also start consuming it frequently.
Health benefits of Lady's Finger:
  • It cures constipation.
  • It reduces the blood sugar and the cholesterol level.
  • Lady' Finger is the best food for the people who feel very weak, exhausted and suffering from depression.
  • In addition to this it cures lungs inflammation, sore throat and irritable bowel.
Eat healthy food and live long. Lets see the ingredients needed and how to prepare the Spicy Lady's Finger Fry.



Tuesday 4 June 2013

Ragi Dosa Recipe / Kelvaragu Dosai Recipe

Hello foodies,
                 Ragi / Kelvaragu is the staple food of many villages in south India. This is the secret of their healthy life. They consume it in the form of kanji / porridge or ragi balls. Today I tried ragi dosa. It came out well. Because of its health benefits, I want to share with you.

Health benefits of Ragi / Kelvaragu:
  • Ragi is rich in calcium. 
  • Its a good source of fiber and lower the cholesterol level.
  • Its the best food for diabetes, weight control and makes our body cool.
Do you like to give all these benefits to your family members? Then add Ragi / Kelvaragu in your diet  as far as possible. Let see how to make Ragi / Kelvaragu Dosa.



Sunday 2 June 2013

Snake Gourd Koottu Recipe / Pudalangai koottu Recipe.

Hi friends,
             Today I prepared Snake Gourd Koottu. Koottu is a popular side dish of south India. Its a combination of veggies with dal in a semi solid form. Here I tried the koottu with the snake Gourd. Snake Gourd is very high in water content and thus cools our body.This summer vegetable provided by the nature to beat the heat in nature.Let see how to prepare it.


Cluster Beans Stir Fry Recipe (Kothavarangai Poriyal Recipe)

Hi friends,
                          Cluster Beans Stir Fry is a simple south Indian side dish. Its very easy to cook. Cluster beans consists of protein and fiber which helps to strengthen our digestive system. Usually Cluster Beans are cooked with vegetable curries or lentil dals. My mom taught me this stir fry. To enhance the taste of the cluster beans, we may add the scrapped coconut or the fried gram powder.Lets see the ingredients needed and how to cook the Cluster Bean Stir Fry .


Saturday 1 June 2013

South Indian Spicy Fish Fry Recipe / Meen Varuval Recipe

Hi friends,
               Fish Fry is a simple non veg side dish. Its very easy to prepare.
Health benefits of eating fish:
  • Fish is a good source of protein.
  • They are rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
  • They prevent heart diseases.
  • They are rich in iron, especially small fishes eaten with bones.
  • They are good for the pregnant women for fetal growth and brain development.
  • Consuming fish reduces the join pain and arthritis. 
Atleast twice a week , we have to include fish in our diet to get all these benefits.Lets switch over to the recipe.