SOUTHINDIA STYLE DUDHI CHANA DAL PORIYAL / BOTTLE GOURD STIR FRIED WITH CHANA DAL / LAUKI /SORRAKAI PORIYAL INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat oil ,add mustard seeds + jeera + asafoetida and let it crackle . Add onion + green chilli + curry leaves . Fry till translucent . Add the chopped vege and mix well
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BANANA STEM STIR FRY / BALE DINDINA PALYA | VAZHAITHANDU PORIYAL BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat the kadai with oil . Crackle mustard seeds .Add red chilli + curry leaves and stir fry . Immediately strain the banana stem from water , gently squeeze and add. Stir fry for one minute. Sprinkle 1
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BEETROOT BEANS PORIYAL Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals yet low in calories and fat. They’re also a good source of several key nutrients, including folate, manganese, and copper. French beans or Snap beans are all rich in vitamins A, C, and K, they are a good source of folic acid and heart protective calcium
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KANTOLA STIR FRY IN SOUTHINDIAN STYLE / SPINY GOURD PORIYAL Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not grow
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CHOW CHOW CHANA DAL PORIYAL / CHAYOTE STIR FRIED WITH CHANA DAL /CHOW CHOW KADALAI PARUPPU KOOTU Chayote, also known as mirliton and choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family. Mostly eaten in the cooked form, this Vitamin C-rich vegetable is used in several dishes. While cooking it in a sambar is common, a
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PONNANGANNI KEERAI PORIYAL / KEERAI PORIYAL Keerai poriyal is a side dish recipe made with greens from Tamil nadu. This keerai masiyal is best comfort food . We can try this recipe with any greens like spinach / chowli / amaranth etc . A South Indian side dish that goes well with any South Indian
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CLUSTER BEANS MOONG DAL PORIYAL / KOTHAVARANGAI PARUPPU PORIYAL Gawar or cluster beans is a summer vegetable. It contains gylconutrients that help in controlling blood sugar levels. These beans are low in glycemic index and therefore, do not cause rapid fluctuations in the blood sugar levels when you eat them. Health benefits of Cluster Beans Full of Nutrients. …
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RAW BANANA PORIYAL Green bananas may provide some additional nutrients and benefits that yellow bananas do not. They’re rich in resistant starch and pectin, which are filling, improve digestive health and help lower blood sugar levels. HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAW BANANAS Rich in vitamins. Raw bananas or green bananas comprise most essential vitamins and minerals. … Great for diabetics. … Raw
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SIMPLE DRUMSTICK PORIYAL / SIMPLE DRUMSTICK STIR FRY A study published in the American Journal of Neuroscience reveals that drumstick exhibited amazing aphrodisiac property and improves the testosterone levels, increasing sexual virality and libido. Furthermore, Ayurveda recommends including drumstick flowers to improve the sperm count and treat ED. Powerful Health Benefits of Drumsticks High on vitamin C and antioxidants, drumstick helps to combat against common cold, flu
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SNAKE GOURD PORIYAL WITH CHANA DAL / SNAKE GOURD STIR FRIED WITH CHANA DAL INGREDIENTS Snake gourd – 250 gms Chana dal – ¼ cup Oil – 1 tbsp. Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Urad dal – ½ tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Green chilly chopped – 2 or 3 or as per taste
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RIDGE GOURD EGG PORIYAL / TURAI ANDE KI SABJI INGREDIENTS Ridge gourd – ½ kg Egg – 2 or 3 Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Jeera – ½ tsp Urad dal – ½ tsp Onion chopped – 1 Green chilli chopped – 2 or 3 or as per taste Curry leaves
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CHOW CHOW PORIYAL Chayote, also known as mirliton and choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family. It also contains folate (which is great for cell division and for pregnant women), vitamin B6 and vitamin K. Minerals like potassium, manganese, zinc and copper are also found in this squash. Chow chow is rich in antioxidants,
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BEANS CARROT PORIYAL / BEANS CARROT STIR FRY / BEANS CARROT THORAN INGREDIENTS Carrots finely chopped – ½ cup Beans chopped – 1 cup Finely chopped onion – 1 Green chill chopped – 2 or as per taste Oil – 2 or 3 tsp Mustard seeds + urad dal – 1 tsp Curry leaves –
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LADIES FINGER STIR FRY [ South Indian style ] INGREDIENTS Ladies finger – 250 gms Onion finely chopped – 1 big Green chilli chopped – 3 or as per taste Oil – 2 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – few Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp [ optional
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DRUMSTICK LEAVES STIR FRY RECIPE [ The leaves have many beneficial nutritional Values ] INGREDIENTS METHOD Pluck only the leaves , not even the stalk Clean , wash, rinse and drain water completely.[ keep in a colander ] Heat oil in a thick pan /kadai. Add the mustard seed + urad dal. Let the mustard seeds
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SINDHI STYLE DRUMSTICK FLOWER RAITA / SWANJHRE JO RAITO BY DISHA LAHORI HOW TO USE THESE FLOWERS – These flowers are very delicate, and when one goes to buy these from the market, you will get very few bloomed flowers, most of them are buds. Along with these you shall find broken thin stems. These stems
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SINDHI STYLE DRUMSTICK FLOWERS MALAI SABJI BY DISHA LAHORI HOW TO USE THESE FLOWERS – These flowers are very delicate, and when one goes to buy these from the market, you will get very few bloomed flowers, most of them are buds. Along with these you shall find broken thin stems. These stems have to be
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SWEET TANGY SPICY KANTOLA SABJI RECIPE COURTESY – KUSUM UMASHANKAR Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not grow
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PURPLE CABBAGE PORIYAL/ PURPLE CABBAGE STIR FRY RECIPE Purple cabbage also known as red cabbage is a nutrient-dense vegetable. Purple cabbage has 10 times more vitamin A than green cabbage. Both types of cabbage contain vitamin A in the form of the carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Purple cabbage is a nutrient-rich vegetable linked to
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CRISPY KANTOLA FRY /SINDHI STYLE KANTOLA FRY Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not grow abundantly in South
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SOUTHINDIAN PALAK STIR FRY RECIPE / PALAK KEERAI PORIYAL / PASALAI KEERAI PORIYAL / KEERAI PORIYAL This is a very very simple to make recipe, which can be tried with any greeny leafy veg . India has a number of keerai or “greens” that are used in traditional meals and for their health benefits. Spinach is
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KALE LEAVES STIR FRY / KALE LEAVES PORIYAL / INDIAN STYLE SAUTEED KALE / KALE THORAN Kale Poriyal , a quick, easy and healthy side. Kale is a super healthy food and a rich source of many vitamins and nutrients. Kale is an iron-rich, beta-carotene-rich superfood. It has similar taste and nutrition as our wonder superfood Moringa leaves.
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MORINGA THEPLA/ DRUMSTICK LEAVES THEPLA / HEALTHY THEPLAS Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed he eats drumstick parathas / theplas once or twice a week to stay fit and healthy, and advised his people to do the same as he celebrated the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement . even explained the health benefits of
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CHOW CHOW TOMATO DAL BY DISHA LAHORI Chow chow is rich in antioxidants, keeping inflammation at bay and ailments like cancers and joint pains. Quercetin, myricetin, morin and kaempferol are the antioxidants found. Not only do these prevent cell-related damage, but they also prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels Tomatoes are
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DRUMSTICK FLOWERS EGG STIR FRY /EGG STIR FRIED WITH MORINGA FLOWERS BENEFITS OF DRUMSTICK FLOWERS Each part of the drumstick tree — leaves, fruit, flowers and roots — is edible and has been used for generations. … It is deemed as a superfood. The flowers have such a delicate and soft texture, but once cooked, it takes a deeper
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HEALTHY DRUMSTICK LEAVES DAL / MORINGA DAL Pulses or lentils are rich in protein, fibre and iron. That’s why, eating dal every day can help you stay healthy and fit. Love it or hate it, but you can’t go without a katori of dal, especially when you’ve grown up in India. The leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than
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HEALTHY DRUMSTICK LEAVES ADAI Adai is a healthy, protein-rich and nutrient dense lentil crepe from Tamil Nadu cuisine. Adai is a healthy, protein rich breakfast dish made using mixed dals and rice. It’s is slightly thicker and heavier than dosa. Adai with Aviyal is a great combo served in most of the restaurants and even in homes. In Drumstick
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AGATHI KEERAI PORIYAL / AGATHI KEERAI MOONG DAL STIR FRY /AGATHI KEERAI KOOTU /HUMMING BIRD TREE LEAVES RECIPE /अगेती के पत्तों में छिपा है सेहत का खज़ाना / Agathi Keerai, an omnipotent spinach, is capable of curing not only physiological but also psychological problems of human beings. Its botanical name is Sesbania grandiflra having precisely 63
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MORINGA PARATHA RECIPE / DRUMSTICK LEAVES PARATHA / HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPE PM Narendra Modi eats this to boost immunity – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed he eats drumstick parathas once or twice a week to stay fit and healthy, and advised his people to do the same as he celebrated the first anniversary of
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SOUTHINDIAN STYLE DRUMSTICK PULP COCONUT CURRY Drumstick helps in purifying the blood of toxins and making our organs function better. They further act as a potent antibiotic agent. Consuming drumsticks on a regular basis may help you streamline blood circulation well. Constantly changing weather and hectic lifestyle takes a toll on the immune system. Drumsticks are rich in proteins and
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HOW TO BOIL EGGS / PERFECTLY BOILED EGGS One egg has only 75 calories but 7 grams of high-quality protein, 5 grams of fat, and 1.6 grams of saturated fat, along with iron, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids. The egg is a powerhouse of disease-fighting nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin. Boiled eggs recipe is a simple recipe which can be a protein booster
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EGG MASALA FRY RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI One egg has only 75 calories but 7 grams of high-quality protein, 5 grams of fat, and 1.6 grams of saturated fat, along with iron, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids. The egg is a powerhouse of disease-fighting nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin. This eggs recipe is a simple recipe which can be a protein booster in
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HOW TO SEASON EARTHERN / CLAY POTS USING EARTHERN POTS – The food cooked in earthen pots are high in iron, calcium, magnesium and sulfur which plays an important role for the well being of a human body. Cooking in earthen pots is a slow process and involves the use of a minimum amount of oil thereby helping in
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RAW PAPAYA STIR FRY / RAW PAPAYA PORIYAL Papaya as we all know, is loaded with health benefits. Raw/green papaya is even more beneficial. It contains papain, a powerful enzyme that can greatly aid in the digestive process. It also soothes inflammation and helps relieve certain skin conditions. It helps relieve constipation as it is
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CABBAGE CHANA DAL STIR FRY / CABBAGE CHANA DAL PORIYAL Cabbage Is Packed With Nutrients. It May Help Keep Inflammation in Check. Cabbage Is Packed With Vitamin C. It Helps Improve Digestion. May Help Keep Your Heart Healthy. May Lower Blood Pressure. Could Help Lower Cholesterol Levels. Cabbage Is an Excellent Source of Vitamin K. INGREDIENTS Cabbage – 4 cup grated Chana dal –
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CABBAGE CARROT STIR FRY RECIPE /CABBAGE CARROT PORIYAL Health Benefits of Cabbage – Cabbage, especially red cabbage, seems to raise levels of beta-carotene, lutein, and other heart-protective antioxidants. It also helps lower something called “oxidized” LDL, which is linked to hardening of the arteries. And since it eases inflammation, it can help prevent heart disease Cabbage Is Packed With Nutrients. Share on Pinterest. … It May
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TENDLI / IVY GOURD STIR FRY / KOVAKKAI PORIYAL / TINDORA INGREDIENTS Tender tendli – 250 gms Oil – 1 or ½ tbsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Green chilli – 2 or 3 or as per taste Curry leaves – few Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp [ optional ] sambar pwdr OR
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VEG RECIPES Vegetarian diet is associated with higher consumption of fiber , folic acid ,vitamin C and E , magnesium ,unsaturated fat and many more . SOME VEG RECIPES FROM MY BLOG :- FOR MORE RECIPES CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW:- LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/virtual.treat.for.foodies
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BEANS AND POTATO STIR FRY Poṟiyal tamil word for a fried, or sometimes sauteed, vegetable dish. The Kannada word for the same dish is Palya and in Telugu, it is Vepudu. It is usually made by shallow frying shredded or diced veges along with spices. The preparation would normally involve frying rai , urad dal , onions and then the main vegetable, and finally
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PUMPKIN DAL Health Benefits of Pumpkin Highly Nutritious and Particularly Rich in Vitamin A. … High Antioxidant Content May Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Diseases. … Packs Vitamins
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CLUSTER BEANS / GAVAR STIR FRY / GUAR BEANS/ SEENI AVARAKKAI PORIYAL/ KOTHAVARANGAI PORIYAL. INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Clean and wash the beans .Trim the head and tail.Remove the string . Chop it as per the size you want, I have chopped it finely. METHOD – 1 Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard + urad dal and let
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STIR FRY EGG / EGG PORIYAL INGREDIENTS Egg – 3 Onion finely chopped – 1 big Green chilly chopped – 2 or as per taste Curry leaves – few. Grated ginger – ¼
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BOTTLE GOURD PORIYAL / DUDHI WITH CHANA DAL INGREDIENTS Bottle gourd – 250 gms Chana dal – ¼ cup Oil – 1 or ½ tbsp. Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Green chilly chopped – 2 or 3 or as per taste Curry leaves – few Turmeric pwdr – ¼
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BEANS PORIYAL / BEANS STIR FRY INGREDIENTS Beans – 250 gms Onion chopped – 1 Mustard seeds + urad dal – 2 tsp Green Chilli chopped – 3 or as per taste Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp Asafoetida – a pinch Curry leaves – few Oil – ½ or 1 tbsp Freshly grated coconut –
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CHEERA THORAN / LAAL MAAT / LAL CHOWLI / RED SPINACH STIR FRY / KEERAI PORIYAL INGREDIENTS Laal maat leaves – 1 bunch Moong dal – 2 or 3 tbsp [optional] Onion finely chopped – 1 big Garlic crushed – 2 Green chilli – 3 or as per taste Freshly grated coconut – ¼
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CABBAGE STIR FRY / CABBAGE PORIYAL INGREDIENTS Cabbage – 2 or 3 cup grated Coconut oil /oil – 1 tsp [optional ] Oil – ½ tbsp for tempering Onion – 1 finely chopped Mustard seeds + urad dal
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CARROT STIR FRY / CARROT PORIYAL Carrot poriyal is a simple South Indian side dish made with carrots, spices and curry leaves.It’s one of the
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