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  Course: Lunch   Cuisine: Indian   Author: Nivetha Jagadeesh  Introduction about parupu Kulambu: Today, we are going to see a traditional South Indian dish called Paruppu Kulambu. It is a delicious, healthy, and comforting dish made with lentils, spices, and simple ingredients. It tastes amazing when served with hot rice, a little ghee, and papad. Dal contains protein, which helps build and repair body tissues and supports muscle health. It also Supports digestion and lentils contain dietary fibre, which helps support healthy digestion and regular bowel movements. Paruppu Kulambu is easy to prepare and is a favourite in many Tamil households. Let's explore its health benefits and enjoy this tasty homemade recipe.        Paruppu kulambu  Ingredients : Toor dal (thuvaram paruppu) – ½ cup Onion – 2 medium Tomato – 2 Garlic – 5 cloves Green chilli – 1 Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp Sambar powder – 1 tsp Tamarind – small lemon-sized piece (opt...

  Course: Snacks  Cuisine: Indian  Author: Nivetha Jagadeesh  Introduction about coconut poli: Hello everyone! Welcome to my channel! Today, we are going to learn about a delicious traditional South Indian sweet called Coconut Poli, also known as Thengai Poli. It is made with fresh grated coconut, jaggery, cardamom, and a soft outer layer of dough. This sweet is especially popular during festivals and special occasions. Coconut contains fibre, which supports healthy digestion jaggery contains small amounts of minerals such as iron and potassium, depending on its processing. Cardamom gives Coconut Poli its lovely aroma and delicious taste. Coconut Poli is soft, sweet, aromatic, and full of traditional flavour. Let's explore its delicious taste and health benefits! Coconut poli/Thengai poli Ingredients for making coconut poli: For the filling: 1 cup grated coconut ¾ cup jaggery ¼ tsp cardamom powder 1 tsp ghee For the dough: 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida) A pinch of t...

  Course: Sweet/ Dessert  Cuisine: Indian Author: Nivetha Jagadeesh  Introduction about how to make paruppu payasam:  T oday, we are going to prepare a delicious and traditional South Indian sweet — Paruppu Payasam! 🥣✨ This creamy, rich, and flavorful dessert is made with dal, jaggery, coconut milk, and aromatic cardamom. It is a perfect sweet for festivals, special occasions, and family celebrations.D al provides protein, which helps support muscle growth and repair.J aggery and dal provide energy for our daily activities.D al contains dietary fibre, which helps support healthy digestion. Depending on the ingredients, it can provide minerals such as iron, magnesium, and potassium. Coconut milk contains fats that provide energy. So, let's see how to prepare this tasty and traditional Paruppu Payasam easily at home. Let's get started! 😍  Paruppu payasam  Ingredients for making paruppu payasam: Moong dal (Paasi Paruppu) – ½ cup Jaggery – ¾ cup Coconut milk ...

  Course: Sidedish   Cuisine: Indian  Author: Nivetha Jagadeesh  Introduction about vendakkai fry: Today, we are going to learn about a healthy and nutritious green vegetable called Lady’s Finger, also known as Okra or Bhindi. It is a popular vegetable used in many Indian dishes. Lady’s finger is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It helps improve digestion, supports heart health, and contributes to overall well-being. It can be prepared in many delicious ways, such as curry, stir-fry, and sambar. Lady's finger contains nutrients that support normal body and brain functions and its dietary fiber may help to manage cholesterol levels and it is good for heart. Fiber helps to  prevent constipation and supports healthy digestion and may help to slow the rise in blood sugar levels. Let's get it into recipe. Lady's finger fry  Ingredients: Ladies finger (okra) – 250 g Oil – 2 tablespoons Onion – 1 medium (optional) Chilli powder – ½ teaspoon Turm...

  Course: Sidedish  Cuisine: Indian  Author: Nivetha Jagadeesh  Introduction about pavakkai gravy: Pavakkai, also known as bitter gourd or bitter melon, is a nutritious vegetable packed with vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Here are its main health benefits.Pavakkai contains compounds being studied for their effects on blood glucose, but it is not a replacement for diabetes medicine and it's help to control blood sugar level. It's fibre helps support healthy bowel movements. Supports immunity: It contains vitamin C, which helps the immune system function normally. It is low in calories and can be part of a balanced diet. Supports healthy skin: Its nutrients, including vitamin C, contribute to normal skin health. Pavakkai thokku  Ingredients for making pavakkai thokku: 250 gm bitter gourd (pavakkai), finely chopped 2 onions, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp gingelly oil 1 tsp mustard seeds ½ tsp fenugreek seeds ¼ tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp red chilli powder...

  Course: Sidedish  Course: Indian  Author: Nivetha Jagadeesh  Introduction about how to make vazhaikai varuval: Today, we are going to prepare a delicious and crispy South Indian-style Vazhaikkai Varuval. This raw banana fry is a simple, traditional side dish that goes perfectly with sambar rice, rasam rice, and curd rice. With its crispy texture and flavourful spices, this recipe is sure to make your meal extra special. Let's see how to prepare this tasty dish at home! Raw banana is rich in fibre and it Supports healthy digestion and  Contains carbohydrates that supply energy to the body. It helps to support normal muscle and nerve function and pro vides resistant starch: Raw banana contains resistant starch, which supports gut health. Vazhaikai varuval  Ingredients: 2   raw bananas 2 tbsp oil ½ tsp mustard seeds ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp cumin powder A pinch of asafoetida Salt to taste Curry leaves as nee...