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Cucumber Fruit known as "vellari palam" in Tamil is available abundantly during summer. This fruit is very nutritious and has many...

Polenta is made from ground corn. It is easy to prepare and is quite filling. It can be enjoyed with a wide variety of dishes. It can be had...

Kadamba Sadam is a delicious, authentic South Indian rice (one pot meal) preparation with mixed country vegetables, rice, lentils, legumes a...

Brinjal kootu is a simple Tamil Brahmin style side dish made with brinjals and dal. It can be had as a side dish for rice or it can be enjoy...

Apple cake is a very popular and a delicious dessert/cake. This is one of the most simple cakes, I have ever baked. I got the recipe from th...

Sprouted beans are powerhouse of nutrition. They contain abundant enzymes, protein, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. They al...

We all know that garlic is good for health and we should include it in our diet regularly to enjoy its numerous health benefits, but peeling...

Papaya as we all know, is loaded with health benefits. Raw/green papaya is even more beneficial. It contains papain, a powerful enzyme that ...

Vazhaipoo is an excellent source of fiber. In our family all of us love plantain flower/banana flower and we include it once every week. It ...

Mushroom Omelette is very delicious, easy to make and quite filling. You can have it either for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It can be had wi...