Mullangi Pattani Masala | Radish Peas Masala

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in poriyalvarieties

Mullangi Pattani Masala or Radish Peas Masala

Mullangi pattani masala is a delicious and healthy South Indian style varuval (stir fry) variety made radish ,peas and special masala made with spices and coconut. This is a very simple recipe and can be done quickly.

Kashayam | Kasayam | Kadha

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Kashayam | Kasayam | Kadha

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 in drinks, home remedy

Kashayam| Kasayam| Kadha

Kashayam or Kasayam is an age old ayurvedic home remedy for ailments like cough,cold,fever,throat pain and indigestion. It is a water decoction made with

Tomato Gravy | Thakkali Gravy

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Tomato Gravy | Thakkali Gravy

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, December 02, 2020 in Sidedish

How to make tomato gravy / thakkali gravy

Tomato gravy or thakkali gravy is a very traditional and delicious South Indian style gravy variety. This gravy is made with tomatoes and special masala paste

Karthigai Appam | Karthigai Deepam Sweet Appam | Vella appam

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Karthigai Appam | Karthigai Deepam Sweet Appam | Vella appam

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in Karthigaideepamrecipes

Karthigai Appam | Karthigai Deepam Sweet Appam | Vella appam

Karthigai Appam is a very traditional and delicious sweet appam variety made during Karthigai deepam festival in Tamil Nadu. It is made with raw rice, jaggery and banana as main ingredients.

Peas Pulao In Pressure Cooker | Pattani Pulao | Green Peas Pulao | Matar Pulov

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Peas Pulao In Pressure Cooker | Pattani Pulao | Green Peas Pulao | Matar Pulov

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in ricevarieties

Peas pulao in pressure cooker | Pattani sadam | Green peas pulao | Matar pulov

Peas Pulov or matar pulov or pattani pulao is a delicious, mildly spiced and very easy to make rice variety. It is made by cooking

Kara Boondi

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Kara Boondi

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in savouries

Kara Boondi

Kara boondi is a crispy crunchy delicious and very traditional Indian snack variety made during Diwali, especially in South India.

Peanut Jaggery Ladoo | Groundnut laddu | Verkadalai Laddu

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Peanut Jaggery Ladoo | Groundnut laddu | Verkadalai Laddu

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Sweets

Peanut jaggery ladoo recipe | Groundnut laddu | Verkadalai laddu

Peanut jaggery ladoo is an yummy and nutritious protein rich ladoo variety. It is a very simple and traditional recipe. It is made with just three major ingredients like

Instant Paneer Kalakand | Kalakand with Paneer and Condensed Milk | Kalakand Recipe

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Instant Paneer Kalakand | Kalakand with Paneer and Condensed Milk | Kalakand Recipe

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Saturday, November 07, 2020 in Sweets

Instant paneer kalakand | Kalakand with paneer and condensed milk | kalakand recipe

This yummy paneer kalakand recipe is super easy to make and can be done within 15 mins. Unlike traditional kalakand which is made by curdling the milk then separating the paneer or chena from it (which is a bit tedious process) this paneer kalakand is made

Aval Murukku | Poha Chakli | Poha Murukku

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Aval Murukku | Poha Chakli | Poha Murukku

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, November 04, 2020 in savouries

Aval murukku | Poha chakli | Poha murukku

Aval murukku or poha chakli is a crispy crunchy delicious South Indian-style murukku variety made during festivals like Diwali and Krishna Jayanti. This murukku is made with

Carrot Mysorepak

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Carrot Mysorepak

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Sunday, November 01, 2020 in Sweets

Carrot Mysorepak

Carrot Mysorepak is a delicious melt in the mouth South Indian sweet variety made during Diwali festival. It is made with besan flour (Bengal gram flour),carrot puree, sugar and ghee. It is very similar to making regular Mysore Pak but here

Poondu Thattai | Garlic Thattai | Thattai

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Poondu Thattai | Garlic Thattai | Thattai

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in savouries

Poondu thattai | Garlic thattai recipe | Thattai

Thattai is a very traditional crispy, crunchy delicious South Indian snack made with processed rice flour, urad dal flour and spices which is made to a dough and is flattened into small poori shapes and deep fried in oil.

Sabudana Khichdi For Navratri fasting | Sago Kichidi | Javvarisi Upma

Divya's Nalabhagam Navratri Recipes , upmavarieties

Sabudana Khichdi For Navratri fasting | Sago Kichidi | Javvarisi Upma

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Navratri Recipes, upmavarieties

How to make non sticky sabudana kichidi recipe for Navratri Vrat

Sabudana Khichdi is a delicious and traditional upma/khichdi variety made especially during Navratri festival as Vrat (fasting) recipe. It is made by soaking the sabudana pearls and cooking along with roasted peanuts,potatoes

Karamani Kollu Podi Sundal | Lobia Horse Gram Powder Sundal

Divya's Nalabhagam Navratri Recipes , sundalvarieties

Karamani Kollu Podi Sundal | Lobia Horse Gram Powder Sundal

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Navratri Recipes, sundalvarieties

Karamani kollu podi sundal | Lobia Horse gram dal powder sundal

Karamani kollu podi sundal or black eyed peas horsegram dal powder sundal is a delicious and super healthy protein rich sundal variety to make during Navratri festival.

Thengai Paal Rasam | Coconut Milk Rasam

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Thengai Paal Rasam | Coconut Milk Rasam

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, October 07, 2020 in rasamvarieties

Thengai paal rasam | coconut milk rasam

Thengai paal rasam or coconut milk rasam is a very traditional, delicious and unique South Indian rasam variety. It is just like making our regular rasam but here we add coconut milk at the end, this enhances the flavour quotient of the rasam

Kovakkai Varuval | Tindora Fry | Dondakaya Fry

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Kovakkai Varuval | Tindora Fry | Dondakaya Fry

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in Varuvalvarieties

Kovakkai varuval | Tindora fry recipe

Kovakkai varuval is delicious traditional South Indian style stir fry variety. This tindora fry is a simple and basic recipe made with minimal ingredients. It is very easy to make.

Vellai Poosanikai Kootu | White Pumpkin Kootu

Divya's Nalabhagam Kootuvarieties ,

Vellai Poosanikai Kootu | White Pumpkin Kootu

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in Kootuvarieties

Vellai poosanikai kootu | White pumpkin kootu

Poosanikai Kootu or white pumpkin kootu is a delicious traditional South Indian style kootu variety. This is a very simple recipe and can be done very quickly.Traditionally this kootu is made

Brinjal Capsicum Masala | Baingan Shimla Mirch Sabji

Divya's Nalabhagam Sidedish , Varuvalvarieties

Brinjal Capsicum Masala | Baingan Shimla Mirch Sabji

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Sidedish, Varuvalvarieties

Brinjal capsicum masala | Baingan shimla mirch sabji

This brinjal capsicum masala is a delicious dry curry variety that can be prepared very easily.

It goes very well with chapati,phulkas,peas pulov etc.

Vengaya Kurma | Onion Kurma

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Vengaya Kurma | Onion Kurma

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, September 09, 2020 in Sidedish

Vengaya Kurma | Onion Kurma | Green Kurma

This vengaya kurma or onion kurma or green kurma is a very traditional, delicious and super easy to make kurma variety. This kurma goes very well with tiffin varieties like idli,dosa,appam, idiyappam and chapati.

Aloo Bhindi Sabji | Aloo Bhindi fry | Potato Ladiesfinger Masala

Divya's Nalabhagam Sidedish , Varuvalvarieties

Aloo Bhindi Sabji | Aloo Bhindi fry | Potato Ladiesfinger Masala

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, September 02, 2020 in Sidedish, Varuvalvarieties

Aloo bhindi sabji recipe | Potato ladiesfinger masala

Aloo Bhindi Sabji or Potato Ladiesfinger Masala

Aloo Bhindi Sabji is a delicious and an all time classic Indian sabji (dry curry variety) recipe.The potatoes and ladiesfinger are

Beetroot Pachadi | Kerala Style Beetroot Pachadi Onam Sadya Special

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Beetroot Pachadi | Kerala Style Beetroot Pachadi Onam Sadya Special

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Onamrecipes, raita

Beetroot Pachadi | Kerala Style Beetroot Pachadi Onam Sadya Special

This Kerala style beetroot pachadi or beetroot raita is a delicious and very traditional pachadi which is inevitable during Onam Sadya feast.

Kerala Tomato Rasam | Onam Sadya Special Tomato Rasam

Divya's Nalabhagam Onamrecipes , rasamvarieties

Kerala Tomato Rasam | Onam Sadya Special Tomato Rasam

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Onamrecipes, rasamvarieties

Kerala tomato rasam recipe for Onam Sadya

This delicious and easy to make instant tomato rasam is a must have during Onam Sadya. Its a very simple recipe and can be prepared very quickly.

Panchakhadya | Panchkhadya | Panchakajjaya

Divya's Nalabhagam Vinayagar Chaturthi festival ,

Panchakhadya | Panchkhadya | Panchakajjaya

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Friday, August 21, 2020 in Vinayagar Chaturthi festival

Panchakhadya | Panchkhadya | Panchakajjaya

Panchakhadya or panchkhadya is a very
traditional, delicious and healthy dry prasad made during Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Maharashtra

Oats Dry Fruits Ladoo

Divya's Nalabhagam Sweets , Vinayagar Chaturthi festival

Oats Dry Fruits Ladoo

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 in Sweets, Vinayagar Chaturthi festival

How to make healthy oats dry fruits ladoo

Oats and dry fruits ladoo is an delicious and super healthy ladoo/laddu variety made with instant oats, dry fruits and jaggery.

Mawa Modak | Milk Powder Mawa Modak | Milk Powder Kozhukattai | Khoya Modak

Divya's Nalabhagam Kozhukattaivarieties , Vinayagar Chaturthi festival

Mawa Modak | Milk Powder Mawa Modak | Milk Powder Kozhukattai | Khoya Modak

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Kozhukattaivarieties, Vinayagar Chaturthi festival

Mawa modak recipe| Milk powder modak | Kozhukattai | Khoya modak

This mawa modak or milk powder modak is an absolutely delicious and super easy modak or kozhukattai variety make with just three main ingredients like milk powder,milk and sugar.

Rava Payasam | Sooji Kheer

Divya's Nalabhagam Krishnajayanthirecipes , payasamvarieties

Rava Payasam | Sooji Kheer

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Monday, August 10, 2020 in Krishnajayanthirecipes, payasamvarieties

Rava payasam | Sooji kheer

Rava payasam or sooji kheer is a yummy traditional and simple South Indian payasam variety that can be made in a jiffy with minimal ingredients

Sukku Vellam

Divya's Nalabhagam Krishnajayanthirecipes ,

Sukku Vellam

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Monday, August 10, 2020 in Krishnajayanthirecipes

How to make traditional sukku vellam urundai for Krishna Jayanti

Sukku vellam urundai is a spicy,sweet and traditional urundai (balls/ladoo) made with dried ginger,jaggery and ghee. It is mainly given during festive seasons to prevent digestive problems

Pineapple Ginger Lemon Juice

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Pineapple Ginger Lemon Juice

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, August 05, 2020 in juices

How to make healthy pineapple ginger lemon juice recipe

This pineapple ginger lemon juice is a nutrient dense refreshing drink made with healthy combination of pineapple,ginger root, lemon juice and honey.

Ginger Thogayal | Inji thuvaiyal | Ginger Chutney | Allam Chutney

Divya's Nalabhagam Chutneyvarieties , thogayalvarieties

Ginger Thogayal | Inji thuvaiyal | Ginger Chutney | Allam Chutney

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Chutneyvarieties, thogayalvarieties

Ginger thogayal or inji thuvaiyal or ginger chutney recipe or Allam chutney recipe

Ginger thogayal or inji thuvaiyal or ginger chutney is a healthy spicy, tangy,sweet South Indian chutney variety. This ginger chutney is given as a home remedy to treat digestive problems.

Knol Khol Carrot Peas Poriyal

Divya's Nalabhagam poriyalvarieties ,

Knol Khol Carrot Peas Poriyal

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in poriyalvarieties

How to make Knol khol Carrot Peas Poriyal

Knol khol carrot peas porial is a delicious and healthy South Indian style poriyal (stir fry ) variety which is very easy to make.
Knol khol also called Kohlrabi is high in dietary fibre

Kala Chana Chaat | Healthy Black Chickpeas Salad

Divya's Nalabhagam chatvarieties ,

Kala Chana Chaat | Healthy Black Chickpeas Salad

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in chatvarieties

How to make Kala chana chaat recipe or black chana chat recipe or black chickpeas salad

Kala chana chaat is yummy and nutritious Indian street food chaat variety made with black chick peas and veggies tossed with masala spices.

Oats Chapati | Oats Roti recipe for weight loss | Gluten free Oats Chapati

Divya's Nalabhagam chapati varieties ,

Oats Chapati | Oats Roti recipe for weight loss | Gluten free Oats Chapati

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, July 08, 2020 in chapati varieties

Oats Chapati recipe or Oats roti recipe for weight loss or Gluten free Oats Chapati

Oats chapati is a very nutritious, gluten free and tasty chapati/roti variety that can be made in a jiffy.

Crispy Paneer 65 | Street Style Paneer 65 Starter Recipe

Divya's Nalabhagam Starters ,

Crispy Paneer 65 | Street Style Paneer 65 Starter Recipe

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, July 01, 2020 in Starters

How to make crispy Paneer 65 recipe | Street Style Paneer 65 Starter Recipe

This paneer 65 recipe is a yummy, spicy, crispy crunchy starter made with cottage cheese (paneer) which is marinated in special batter and deep fried.Its a very easy recipe and can be prepared quickly

Carrot Masala Rice | Carrot Sadam | Easy and healthy Carrot Rice

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Carrot Masala Rice | Carrot Sadam | Easy and healthy Carrot Rice

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in ricevarieties

How to make healthy carrot masala rice recipe or carrot sadam or carrot pulao recipe

Carrot masala rice is a tasty, nutritious and easy to make South Indian style mixed rice variety. In this recipe, the cooked rice and carrots are combined together in a special masala powder.

Potato Ulli Karam | Aloo Ulli Karam | Bangaladumpa Ulli Karam

Divya's Nalabhagam varuval varieties ,

Potato Ulli Karam | Aloo Ulli Karam | Bangaladumpa Ulli Karam

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in varuval varieties

Andhra style potato ulli karam recipe or aloo ulli karam or bangaladumpa ulli karam or potato onion masala

This potato ulli karam is an delicious, spicy and very traditional recipe from Andhra and Telegana region. In this recipe the potatoes(bangaladumpa in Telugu) are sauteed in onion (ulli) paste along with spices.

Onion Tomato Kara Chutney | Vengayam Thakkali Kara Chutney

Divya's Nalabhagam Chutneyvarieties ,

Onion Tomato Kara Chutney | Vengayam Thakkali Kara Chutney

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Chutneyvarieties

Onion tomato kara chutney recipe or hotel style kara chutney recipe

This onion tomato kara chutney is an delicious spicy tangy traditional South Indian style chutney variety made with just minimal ingredients like onion, tomatoes, garlic and red chillies

Bottle Gourd Curry | Lauki Ki Sabji | Surakkai Gravy

Divya's Nalabhagam Sidedish ,

Bottle Gourd Curry | Lauki Ki Sabji | Surakkai Gravy

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, June 03, 2020 in Sidedish

How to make Lauki ki sabji or Bottle Gourd curry or Surakkai Gravy in pressure cooker

This lauki sabji or bottle gourd curry is an yummy and healthy North Indian style side dish made with bottle gourd and masala spices in pressure cooker.

Mango Mojito | Mango Mojito Mocktail | Non alcoholic Mango Mojito drink

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Mango Mojito | Mango Mojito Mocktail | Non alcoholic Mango Mojito drink

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in drinks

Refreshing mango mojito recipe or mango mojito mocktail recipe or non-alcoholic mango mojito drink

Mango Mojito is a refreshing yummy mocktail made with ripe mangoes,lemon, mint leaves and sugar syrup .This is non alcoholic summer drink.

Sundakkai Vatha Kulambu Recipe / Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu / Dried Turkey berry gravy

Divya's Nalabhagam Kuzhambuvarieties ,

Sundakkai Vatha Kulambu Recipe / Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu / Dried Turkey berry gravy

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Kuzhambuvarieties

Sundakkai Vatha Kulambu | Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu | Dried Turkey Berry Gravy

This Sundakkai vathakulambu is a very delicious traditional South Indian kulambu (gravy) variety made with sun dried sundakkai (Turkey berry) which is cooked in tamarind gravy spiced with sambar masala.

Tawa Pulao | Mumbai Street Style Tawa Pulov

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Tawa Pulao | Mumbai Street Style Tawa Pulov

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in ricevarieties

How to make tawa pulao or Mumbai street style tawa pulov recipe

This tawa pulao is a yummy and very famous street food from Mumbai.It is usually made on a large tawa or griddle with leftover pav bhaji masala and cooked rice.

Palak Paneer

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Palak Paneer

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, May 06, 2020 in Sidedish

How to make Palak paneer recipe

Palak paneer is one of most loved traditional North Indian side dish made from cottage cheese (paneer) simmered in a spinach gravy which is flavoured with onion, tomato, ginger and spices

Mangai Pudina Chutney | Raw Mango Mint Chutney

Divya's Nalabhagam Chutneyvarieties ,

Mangai Pudina Chutney | Raw Mango Mint Chutney

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Sunday, May 03, 2020 in Chutneyvarieties

How to make traditional mangai pudina chutney or raw mango mint chutney

Mangai pudina chutney is a delicious traditional South Indian chutney variety made with raw mangoes and mint.This chutney is spicy tangy and goes very well with

Kollu Rasam | Horsegram rasam

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Kollu Rasam | Horsegram rasam

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in rasamvarieties

How to make Kollu rasam or horsegram rasam

Kollu rasam or horsegram rasam is a very nutritious and tasty South Indian style rasam variety .This is my family's style of keeping Kollu rasam

Nellikai Thokku | Amla thokku | Gooseberry Pickle

Divya's Nalabhagam Picklevarieties , thokku

Nellikai Thokku | Amla thokku | Gooseberry Pickle

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, April 01, 2020 in Picklevarieties, thokku

How to make Nellikai Thokku recipe or Amla thokku or Gooseberry pickle recipe

Nellikai thokku or Gooseberry Pickle is an absolutely delicious spicy, tangy, sweet and sour South Indian style pickle variety made with nellikai or Amla .

Immunity Booster Juice | Beetroot Carrot Ginger Juice

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Immunity Booster Juice | Beetroot Carrot Ginger Juice

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in juices

How to make Immunity Booster Juice or Beetroot,carrot,ginger juice

One of the best ways to improve your immune system is to consume foods that makes your body healthy .This immunity booster drink is a wonderful mixture of immune boosting veggies like beetroot,carrot and ginger

Karnataka style Masala Puri Chaat | Masala Puri chat recipe

Divya's Nalabhagam chatvarieties ,

Karnataka style Masala Puri Chaat | Masala Puri chat recipe

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in chatvarieties

How to make Karnataka style masala puri chaat recipe or masala puri chat recipe

This delicious and drool worthy masala puri chaat is a very famous Indian street food or Chaat recipe which originated from South Indian state of Karnataka

Spicy Brinjal Rice | Kathirikai Sadam | Vangi Bath

Divya's Nalabhagam ricevarieties ,

Spicy Brinjal Rice | Kathirikai Sadam | Vangi Bath

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in ricevarieties

How to make spicy brinjal rice or kathirikai sadam or vangi bath recipe in pressure cooker

This brinjal rice or kathirikai sadam or vangi bhath is a very delicious and easy to make South Indian rice variety .It is an ideal lunch box recipe that can be done in a jiffy using a pressure cooker. This vangi bath is very different from Karnataka style

Vengaya Pakoda | Onion Pakoda | Onion Pakoras

Divya's Nalabhagam snacks , Starters

Vengaya Pakoda | Onion Pakoda | Onion Pakoras

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, March 04, 2020 in snacks, Starters

How to crispy Vengaya pakoda recipe or onion pakoda or onion pakoras recipe

Vengaya pakoda or Onion pakoda or onion pakoras is a crispy, crunchy and yummy traditional Indian tea time snack made with onions, besan flour and spices.

Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu

Divya's Nalabhagam Kuzhambuvarieties ,

Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in Kuzhambuvarieties

Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu

Paruppu Urundai kulambu(Kuzhambu) is a very delicious and traditional South Indian kulambu (gravy) variety. In this kulambu the steamed paruppu urundais or dal dumplings are simmered in a

Avarakkai Podi Curry | Broad Beans Podi Curry | Avarakkai podi thooval

Divya's Nalabhagam poriyalvarieties ,

Avarakkai Podi Curry | Broad Beans Podi Curry | Avarakkai podi thooval

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in poriyalvarieties

How to make Avarakkai podi curry recipe or broad beans curry or avarakkai podi thooval recipe

Avarakkai podi curry is a delicious, healthy and easy to make traditional South Indian stir fry made with broad beans which is sauteed in special masala podi or powder.

Neer Dosa

Divya's Nalabhagam Breakfastrecipes , Dosavarieties

Neer Dosa

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 in Breakfastrecipes, Dosavarieties

How to make traditional Neer dosa

Neer dosa or water dosa is a very traditional mildly flavoured Karnataka(Mangalore style) breakfast recipe.It is called neer dosa as the batter will be very watery

Lemon Semiya | Lemon vermicelli upma

Divya's Nalabhagam upmavarieties ,

Lemon Semiya | Lemon vermicelli upma

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in upmavarieties

How to make tasty lemon semiya or lemon vermicelli upma recipe

Lemon semiya upma or lemon vermicelli upma is a delicious and easy to make breakfast recipe that can be done in a jiffy.Check out the recipe below.

Ingredients

Roasted semiya or vermicelli-2 cups

Lemon juice-1 lemon

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Urad dal -1/2 tsp

Green chillies-1 no

Cashews and peanuts few

Curry leaves few

Coriander leaves few

Salt to taste

Oil -1 -2 tsps

Recipe Video

Method

1.Boil 3-4 cups of water to rolling boil .Add 1/2 tsp salt.

2.Add semiya mix well and cook until its done.

Drain the water and show the semiya under running cold water set aside .

3.Now heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds,urad dal, curry leaves and allow it to splutter .next add green chillies,cashews,peanuts and saute until they are nice golden brown colour.

4.Now add cooked semiya( after draining the water completely).

5.Add turmeric powder and salt (remember we have added salt while boiling the semiya so add accordingly),mix well.

6.Now switch off the gas and add lemon juice, mix well .

7.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Preparation time-20 mins

Serves-4

Karamani Sundal | Red Lobia Sundal

Divya's Nalabhagam Navratri festival , sundalvarieties

Karamani Sundal | Red Lobia Sundal

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Friday, January 24, 2020 in Navratri festival, sundalvarieties

Ingredients

Karamani( red lobia)-2 cups

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil-1 tsp

Curry leaves few

Grind Together-

Grated coconut-2 tbps

Green chillies-2

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Ginger-1 inch piece

Method

Wash and soak the karamani overnight or minimum 6 hours.

Pressure cook it for 3 whistles.drain excess water.
Grind the ingredients given for grinding to a fine paste by adding very little water set aside.

Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, urud dhal,curry leaves and allow it to splutter.

Add the cooked karamani, coconut paste, salt saute for 2 mins.

Serve.

Moong Dal Sundal | Pachai Payiru Sundal

Divya's Nalabhagam Navratri Recipes , sundalvarieties

Moong Dal Sundal | Pachai Payiru Sundal

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Friday, January 24, 2020 in Navratri Recipes, sundalvarieties

How to make traditional Moong dal Sundal or Pachai Payiru Sundal

This moong dal sundal is a protein rich and delicious sundal variety that is made during Navratri festival and served as prasadam. Check out how to make traditional pacchai payiru sundal recipe below.

Moong dal sundal or Pacchai payiru sundal

Ingredients

Moong dhal/Pachai payiru-2 cups

Green chillies-2 no chopped fine
Red chillies-1

Ginger-1 inch piece chopped fine

Grated Coconut-2 tbsps
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urud dhal-1 tsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Salt to taste

Oil-1 tsp

Curry leaves few

Method

Wash and soak the moong dhal overnight or minimum 6 hours

Pressure cook it for 3 whistles.drain the excess water .

Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, urud dhal ,cumin seeds ,green chillies,red chillies ginger ,curry leaves and allow to splutter .

Add cooked dhal, salt saute for 2 mins.

Add grated coconut.

Serve.

Thinai Payasam | Foxtail Millet Payasam

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Thinai Payasam | Foxtail Millet Payasam

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in payasamvarieties

How to make Thinai payasam / Foxtail Millet Payasam

Thinai payasam / foxtail millet payasam is an absolutely delicious and easy to make south Indian payasam( kheer) variety made with

Sweet Potato And Peas Gravy | Sakkaraivalli kilangu Pattani Gravy

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Sweet Potato And Peas Gravy | Sakkaraivalli kilangu Pattani Gravy

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in Sidedish

How to make sweet potato and peas gravy recipe or sakkaraivalli kilangu pattani gravy

Have you tried this delicious and healthy gravy or curry made with sweet potato (sakkaraivalli kilangu) and peas? This Sweet Potato and peas gravy is very

Ven Pongal In Electric Rice Cooker

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Ven Pongal In Electric Rice Cooker

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Breakfastrecipes, pongalvarieties

How to make Ven Pongal in Electric rice cooker

Ven Pongal is a very yummy and traditional South Indian Pongal variety made with rice and moong dal. It is a staple food in many South Indian households. Here I have cooked the ven pongal in electric rice . Check out this delicious ven pongal recipe below.

Ingredients

Raw rice-1 cup
Green gram dhal-1/2 cup
Green chillies-3 nos chopped
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Peppercorns-1 tsp
Ginger-1 inch piece
Cashews-few
Curry leaves few
Salt-to taste
Ghee-2 tbsps

Method

1.Dry roast the green gram dal, wash it and set aside.
2.In a electric rice cooker container add rice ,roasted dal,1 tbsp ghee, salt,6 cups of water and switch to Cook Mode.Keep stirring occasionally.Once the pongal is cooked the mode will come to Keep Warm mode. Now mash the pongal well.
3.In a small kadai heat ghee and add cumin seeds, peppercorns,ginger, green chillies,curry leaves fry for few seconds,then add cashews saute until its golden brown colour.
4.Now add it to the rice and dal mixture mix well.Check for salt.
5.Serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato chutney.

Preparation time-25 mins
Serves-4

Note-
If you are using pressure cooker add the rice and dhal with 3 1/2 cups of water and cook for 3 whistles and mash it well,then do the tempering garnish and serve hot.

Mixed Vegetable Pongal

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Mixed Vegetable Pongal

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Monday, January 13, 2020 in pongalvarieties

Mixed Vegetable Pongal

Mixed vegetable pongal is a very healthy and tasty South Indian Pongal variety made by cooking the rice and dal along with mixed vegetables of your choice. check out how to make this delicious mixed vegetable pongal recipe below.

Ingredients

Raw rice-1 cup
Green gram dhal-1/2 cup
Mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, capsicum)-1 cup chopped
Ginger-1 inch piece chopped
Green chillies-3 nos chopped
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Peppercorns-1 tsp
Cashews few
Curry leaves-few
Salt to taste
Ghee-2 tbsps

Method

1.Dry roast the green gram dhal until light golden brown colour is reached, wash and cook it along with rice and 3 1/2 cups of water, salt in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles mash well.
2.Now heat ghee in a kadai add cumin seeds, peppercorns, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves saute for few seconds then add all the vegetables except capsicum cook well and finally add the capsicum, half cook it. Add this to the rice and dhal mixture and mix well. check for salt.
3.Roast cashews in ghee and add it to the mixed vegetable pongal and mix well.
4. Serve hot with coconut chutney.

Preparation time-20 mins
Serves-4

Oats Sakkarai Pongal | Oats Sweet Pongal

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Oats Sakkarai Pongal | Oats Sweet Pongal

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Monday, January 13, 2020 in pongalvarieties

How to make Oats Sakkarai Pongal Recipe or oats sweet pongal

Oats sakkarai pongal is a healthier and tastier version of our traditional Sakkarai Pongal with a twist. Instead of rice I have used oats to make this pongal.try it, it's very simple and can be done in a jiffy.
check out how to make this delicious oat sakkarai pongal recipe below.

Oats Sakkarai Pongal or Oats Sweet Pongal

Ingredients

Oats-1 1/2 cups
Green gram dhal-1/4 cup
Jaggery-3/4 cup(grated)
Cashews and raisins few
Cardamom Powder-a pinch
Milk-1/2-3/4 cup
Salt a pinch
Ghee-2 tbsps

Method

1. Dry roast, wash and cook the dal, set aside.
2. Dissolve the jaggery in water bring it to a boil and strain it to remove impurities and set aside.
3. In a vessel/Kadai cook the oats in milk until its mushy.
4. Now add the cooked dal, jaggery, cardamom powder,salt to the oats mix well and cook till it thickens to Pongal consistency.
5. Heat ghee in a pan saute cashews and raisins and add it to the oats sakkarai pongal,mix well.
Serve hot .

Preparation time-15 mins
Serves-4

Thinai Sakkarai Pongal | Foxtail Millet Sweet Pongal

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Thinai Sakkarai Pongal | Foxtail Millet Sweet Pongal

by Divya's Nalabhagam on Wednesday, January 08, 2020 in pongalvarieties

How to make Thinai Sakkarai Pongal Recipe in Pressure Cooker or Foxtail Millet Sweet Pongal recipe

Thinai Sakkarai Pongal or foxtail millet sweet pongal is an delectable and healthy pongal variety that can be prepared very easily during the Pongal festival in pressure cooker. Check out how to make this tasty thinai sakkarai pongal or foxtail millet sweet pongal recipe below.

Ingredients

Foxtail Millet/Thinai arisi -1 cup

Green gram dal-1/4 cup
Jaggery-1 1/2cups
Milk-1/2 cup
Salt a pinch
Edible camphor (pachai karpooram)- a pinch
Cardamom powder-1/4 Tsp
Cashews and grapes as needed
Ghee- 2 Tbsps

Recipe Video

Method

1. Wash the Foxtail Millet and green gram dal well for 3-4 times.

2.In a pressure cooker add the millet,dal,
3 1/2 cups of water , 1/2 cup milk and 1 Tsp ghee mix well.Pressure cook for 4 -5 whistles .Allow the pressure to release and again keep on gas.

4.Mash the cooked millet and dal well.

5.Add salt and edible camphor,mix well.

6.In a kadai dissolve the jaggery in 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil ,strain to remove any impurities.Add this jaggery syrup to the pongal and mix well .