Karuveppilai /Kadipatta/ Sweet Neem leaf or Curry leaves lend their distinctive flavor and aroma to the Indian dishes.It holds such a vital place in the Indian kitchen that there is no substitute for this healthy herb.The leaf is used for seasoning,to prepare tasty chutney and the powder is mixed with steamed rice.A drizzle of ghee…
Vara kothamalli is nothing but Coriander seeds and is also known by the names Dhania, kothamir.The health benefits of coriander seeds are hard to ignore. Traditionally it is referred to as ‘Anti -Diabetic’ spice.It stimulates the secretion of insulin thereby controlling blood sugar level. It is said that coriander seeds reduces LDL cholesterol and increases…
This is an easy podi recipe that I came across in Rak’s Kitchen I used: Dry coriander seeds-1/2 a cupRed chillies-4Whole pepper-1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonGarlic -3 large podsSalt to taste 1. Dry roast the coriander seeds,red chillies,cumin seeds,pepper2. Cool and powder these ingredients.3. When almost done add the garlic pods and run the mixie in…
What happens when people at home ask for some fruits and you bring them and find them lying around with no one paying the slightest attention to them? They turn into weird dishes in my home !! The large pineapple that came home with me a couple of days ago was lying on the table…
Remember that mystery vegetable from PJ’smystery files #1?Yes its radish as quite a few friends had guessed! I first thought it was a new variety of beetroot.Then on the way home I thought it might be carrot so went ahead to prepare chapathi with carrot stir fry. Only when I grated it did I find…
