Sprouts are well known for their nutritive benefits.They are sometimes referred to as wonder foods. Sprouts are an inexpensive method of obtaining concentrates sources of vitamins,minerals and enzymes.It is also the safest way to get the maximum nutritional benefit devoid of contamination and harmful chemicals/pesticides. Apart from nutritional aspect,sprouts have other benefits as well.On sprouting,the…
Kuzhi paniyaram-A taste of Chettinad
A few years ago,when I was in college,I was invited for lunch by Aunty T.She is an excellent cook who can make varieties of dishes in a jiffy.Both of us learn Veena under my dad and did our graduation together.Though she is very elder to me,Aunty T and me would discuss some common topics,the first…
Tofu Bhurji-A protein powerhouse…
Almost everyday this summer, I made my way to the farmers market to buy vegetables.Since the vegetables are so fresh I didn’t have the mind to buy them in bulk and stock them up.I preferred to treat my eyes and palette with farm fresh vegetables everyday. Each time I go there,I can see the lady…
Tomato rice
I was surprised when I noticed that I had not made a post on tomato flavored rice.It is one of the easiest rice dishes and can be prepared in two ways.Best of all,one of the methods uses up leftover rice and saves us the trouble of thinking out ways to use it. If you have…
Bittergourd crisps
Yet another family favorite.As I had mentioned in my post on Bitter gourd stir fry ,we love this vegetable so much that I always have a couple of these in stock.Whenever hubby wants two vegetable curries with lunch,this is the easiest to prepare. Even though it is a deep fried curry,we just cant stop eating…
