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Diabetic friendly, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Nutrition, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Yogurt Recipes

Amla Raita / Nellikai Thayir pachadi (Gooseberry in yogurt)

December 25, 2014

Amla or Indian Gooseberry or Nellikai is an antioxidant and vitamin C rich fruit. Usually used in pickles or eaten raw, this raita is a delicious way to enjoy it in a daily meal.

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Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Food Writing, Glutenfree, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables

Fenugreek seeds | Recipe for Vendhaya Kuzhambu Without Coconut

April 15, 2014

Read about fenugreek seeds and its benefits and get the authentic recipe for a mouthwateringly good Venthaya Kuzhambu, that goes very well with steamed rice.

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Condiments, Diabetic friendly, easy, Glutenfree, Indian, Nutrition, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

C is for Chow Chow

April 9, 2014

Source: Wikimedia commons Chow chow doesn’t mean eating twice. It is the name of a squash. Tambrahms and their obsession with all vegetables of the gourd family is legendary. Such a gourd-loving community we are. Give us a gourd and we’ll make a koottu, a curry or a thogayal out of it and call it a

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Diabetic friendly, easy, Easy Cooking, Healthy, Indian, Nutrition, Vegetables

The secrets to a super healthy pav bhaji

December 24, 2013

Pav Bhaji is Mumbai’s most popular street food, that has reached hotels and restaurants alike. It tingles the tastebuds with a myriad of flavours. Serve with hot Amul buttered Pav! This is my version of HEALTHY PAV BHAJI.

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Breakfast, Diabetic friendly, easy, Glutenfree, Healthy, Millet Recipes, Vegan

Foxtail Millet Idlis / Thinai Idlis

July 15, 2013

Foxtail Millet Idlis are made using the rava of foxtail millet. A delicious whole grain idli with a lot of nutrition, perfect for a filling healthy breal

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beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Nutrition, Vegan, VegProtein

Black eyed peas curry with fresh ground masala

February 6, 2012

This black eyed peas curry with a freshly ground masala is a delicious lentils recipe. Use dried peas soaked in water overnight, and this curry is ready in <30 mins.

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Diabetic friendly, Diwali Recipes, Festival Recipes, Glutenfree, Healthy, medium, Sweets, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, vegetarian

Recipe for Diwali Okkarai

November 4, 2010

Recipe for Okkarai – a traditional Diwali recipe from my family that uses chana dal and jaggery

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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, One Pot Cooking, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegetables, vegetarian, Yogurt Recipes

Tamil Lunch Menu: Mor Kozhambu, Vazhakka Curry

June 8, 2008

A gluten-free, vegetarian Tamil Brahmin Cuisine lunch menu comprising Plantain Dry Curry and yogurt based curry to go with rice, called Mor Kozhambu

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beginner, Breakfast, Diabetic friendly, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, KiddieLunchBox, Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein

Hummus, Cucumber and Sprouts Wrap

March 23, 2008

Make use of leftover Rotis in this healthy, protein-rich & VEGAN wrap – Sprouts, cucumber, hummus all stuffed into a roti and pan grilled. Breakfast or lunch, have your pick!

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Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Indian, Nutrition, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein, Winter

Low Fat – Restaurant Style Matar Paneer | Indian style peas and cottage cheese curry

January 3, 2008

Hello and glad to see you in the new year. Trying to stick to my resolutions (to blog more regularly) – I was ready with the draft 3 days ago, but that’s when respiratory infection and bronchitis caught up with me and has kept me down for over 3 days. In Bombay, the temperature difference is well ov

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Diabetic friendly, Dinner, Healthy, medium, Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Steamed vegetable manchurian in gravy

November 11, 2007

A healthier way to cook everyone’s favourite Indo-Chinese recipe – Veg Manchurian in gravy. The vegetable balls are steamed instead of fried, keeping the dish healthy & delicious.

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Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, VegProtein

A quick South Indian meal in under 30 minutes

August 5, 2007

Prepare a delicious meal of Sambar, beans poriyal and rice/broken wheat with sliced cucumbers in under 30 minutes! Healthy and vegan quick cooking.

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