Ashoka Halwa Recipe-Thiruvaiyaru Style Asoka Halwa-Easy Diwali Sweets

Ashoka Halwa is very popular in Thiruvaiyar in Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu. This halwa is also known as "Thiruvaiyar Halwa". This halwa is commonly served in weddings in Thanjavur district. It is one of the easiest halwa recipes that even beginners can try with confidence. Enjoy making this Halwa for Diwali this year. Today we will learn how to make Ashoka halwa following this easy recipe

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Moong Dal Halwa-Rajasthani Moong Dal Ka Halwa Recipe Step by Step

Moong dal halwa is a classic dessert from the state of Rajasthan. It is made using split yellow lentils, ghee, sugar and nuts. It can be made for all special occasions and festivals like Diwali. Learn to make delicious Moong dal halwa following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








  Moong Dal Halwa




 Prep Time : 10 mins (excluding soaking time)

 Cook Time : 40 mins 
 Serves:2-3

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Upma Pesarattu-MLA Pesarattu Recipe-Andhra Recipes

MLA pesarattu is a very popular dish in Andhra Pradesh and is served with upma. According to wikipedia "A variety of pesarattu served with upma is known as MLA pesarattu, which came to be known after it was popular in MLA quarters restaurants in Hyderabad. It was part of the Andhra meals in MLA quarters." I have already shared with you moong dal dosa with split yellow lentils and pesarattu made

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Kalkandu Pongal-Kalkandu Sadam Recipe

Kalkandu pongal (sugar candy pongal)  is a creamy and delicious dessert prepared with rice, milk and rock sugar candy. It is very easy to make and tastes divine. This is one of my favorites, next to sakkarai pongal. Try this Kalkandu pongal for a change this pongal festival and I am sure you will love it. Today we will learn how to make kalkandu pongal following this easy recipe.

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Pasi Paruppu Laddu-Nei Urundai-Moong Dal (Payatham Paruppu) Ladoo-Healthy Diwali Snacks Recipes

Today I am going to share with you a very easy laddu recipe prepared with moong dal. It is very healthy, easy to make and needs just 3 ingredients. I have not used refined sugar but have used nattu sakkarai (natural unrefined cane sugar),so it makes a perfect and healthy snack for both kids and adults. Today we will learn how to make Nei Urundai or payantham paruppu laddu following this very

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Moong Dal Gravy-Whole Green Gram Dhal Curry (sabzi)-Dal Recipes

Green gram is known as "pachai payaru" in tamil and "moong dal" in Hindi. This moong dal gravy is yet another addition to my long list of side dishes for chapati. This is very easy to prepare and is a great side dish for both chapati and rice.Today we will learn how to make moong dal curry following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.






Green Gram Dal/Moong Dal Recipe

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Spinach Khichdi-Palak Khichdi Recipe-Khichdi Recipes

Khichdi has always been our family's favorite food. Its also ranks top in my list of comfort food. This khichdi is similar to my vegetable khichdi except instead of vegetables, I have used spinach. It is a very nutritious, filling and a comforting meal. Both kids and adults will love this khichdi. Today we will learn how to prepare palak khichdi following this simple recipe with step wise

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Pasi Paruppu Payasam-Payatham Paruppu Payasam-Moong Dal Kheer Recipe without coconut milk

This is a very traditional Tamil Brahmin style of making paruppu payasam. It does not require coconut milk. I have already posted the Kerala style of preparing Paruppu payasam with coconut milk. I love jaggery based dishes, so naturally love both these payasams very much. I wanted to post something special for Tamil New Year/ Tamil Varusha Pirappu, so decided to post my most favorite payasam.

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Vegetable Khichdi Recipe-Khichdi in Pressure cooker

Khichdi  is a very popular recipe prepared with rice, dal and some spices. It is not only filling and delicious but also very comforting. I usually prepare it with tur dal or moong dal or masoor dal or a combination of any of the mentioned two dals. When you do not have time to prepare any elaborate meals, but want something healthy, then Khichdi is a great option. For me, it is one of my

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Sprouted Moong Salad-Mung Bean Sprouts Recipes(Indian)

We have seen how to sprout Green Mung dal in our last post, today we will see some salad recipes or low calorie healthy recipes using green gram sprouts. Sprouts are easily digestible, rich in fiber and other nutrients.They have abundant active antioxidants which can protect us against many diseases. No wonder they are called the "super food" or "health food". Have you ever heard of the

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Parupu Payasam with coconut milk-Moong dal payasam- Pasi parupu payasam

This is yet another classic Payasam (pradhaman) recipe from the state of Kerala. It is prepared with moong dal (split yellow ones), coconut milk and jaggery. It is very simple to prepare and tastes heavenly. I love all jaggery based payasams. Usually I prepare it with milk. Occasionally I use coconut milk instead of milk. Using coconut milk gives the payasam a special taste and also makes it rich

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Bottle gourd recipe - Bottle gourd Dal

Bottle gourd recipe - Bottle gourd Dal- Lauki Dal Bottle gourd is very common in India and many dishes can be prepared with bottle gourd like kofta, halwa , stir fry, kootu etc. It is low in fat and cholesterol and is rich in fibre , it is easy to digest and is effective against constipation. Because of its high water content, it has cooling properties. It is a simple and comforting dish which

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Snake Gourd Kootu - Pudalangai Kootu recipe

Snake Gourd with LentilsFor the past 4 days, I had connectivity problem, so could not update or visit others blog.I was so restless but did so many things which I will never do, if I had net connection. Well, today I am sharing a simple South Indian kootu recipe which is very common in my house. Snake gourd is rich in fibre and helps prevent constipation.I love preparing kootu as it does not need

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Kosambari/Indian Salad

This is a typical Indian salad which is very simple to prepare and also a very healthy dish. This salad can be served with rice or can be taken as such. It is low in fat, so can be taken by those who want to reduce weight. Children love this very much. Since my children like the crunchy taste of capsicums very much, I have added it. In traditional recipe capsicum is not added. Today we will

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Moong Dal Sprouts /Carrot Salad

Moong Dal /Green Gram Sprouts with CarrotsSalads are very good for health and has all the essential nutrients. There are a wide variety of salads. Salads can be prepared with vegetables, fruits, legumes, greens etc. You will all be knowing that you have to eat 5 different colors of fruits and veggies daily. The more colors we include in our diet, the more vitamins, minerals, nutrients, we get to

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Moong Dal Dosa

Moong dal (pasi parupu) is very nutritious, needs less soaking and is easy to digest. I have used the yellow split moong dal for preparing this dosa. Moong dal dosa can be prepared in a jiffy. It is filling, saves a lot of cooking time without compromising on taste or nutrition. It comes very handy when you are tired or run out of dosa batter. All you have to do is to soak the dal. Grinding

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