Cauliflower Curry

This is a very simple dry curry/poriyal prepared with cauliflower. It goes well with both rice and all Indian breads. My family loves this curry very much. I have added ginger as it aids in digestion and also because my family loves it. Those who do not like the taste of ginger can omit that. Today we will learn how to make gobi/cauliflower sabji following this easy recipe.







Cauliflower

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Sesame Seed Rice

Sesame seeds are a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, Vitamin B1,Vitamin E, zinc and dietary fiber. Since it has vitamin E, it is good for the skin also. It is used widely in homemade bread, muffins and cookies. They add great flavor to the dish. I love this rice for its flavor and simplicity. If you have sesame seed powder kept ready, this ellu sadam/sesame seed rice can

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Plantain Stem Yoghurt Kootu

Plantain stem is a good source of fiber. It flushes out toxins from our body and prevents constipation. It helps in weight reduction, gives a feeling of fullness as it is rich in fiber. Plantain stem juice (made with buttermilk) is said to cure urinary stones. In our house, we include plantian stem in our diet once in a week for its health benefits.We can make kootu with dal, yogurt kootu,

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Puran Poli

Poli is a very popular, traditional sweet flat bread prepared during special occasions and festivals. It is known as bobbatlu in Telugu, obbattu, holige in Kannada, puran poli in Marathi and boli in Tamil and Malayalam. There are many variation of this recipe. I have used bengal gram dal and coconut to make this boli. Though it seems a time consuming process, it is very easy to prepare. It is

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2 minutes Instant Healthy Wheat dosa !

Instant Wheat Dosa2 Minutes Instant Wheat dosa ! Yes it is true. No planning, no grinding, no fermenting, just mix wheat and rice flour together and start making yummy dosas. This dosa is a boon for working women. It is also healthy as we are not adding maida/ all purpose flour to make this dosa. When I am tired or do not have the mood to spend much time in the kitchen, this recipe comes handy.

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How to make Dosa at home

Dosa is a South Indian crepe made from rice and lentils. It is rich in carbohydrates and protein and is usually prepared for breakfast or dinner. It is served with sambhar or chutney. Dosa is a favourite among kids. If I ask my kids whether they want idly or dosa, their choice is always dosa. There are a number of varieties of dosa but before going to all that I wanted to give the basic dosa

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How to make Ghee at Home

Ghee occupies an important place in Indian cuisine. Home made ghee gives a nice fragrance and taste to the dishes. Making ghee at home is not a difficult task. Not only it is tastier than store bought ones but also cheaper. All you need is good quality butter. So let us learn to make ghee at home. This post is for novice to cooking.MethodHeat unsalted butter in a heavy bottomed pan over medium

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