When you get abundance of home grown Coconuts this is what you can do to store them “Roasted Coconut Garlic Podi” which can be paired with Idly, Dosa, Paniyaram and even as an accompaniment for Variety Rice. Mom always make this whenever we travel along with Lemon rice, Tamarind Rice and Curd rice 😊 Good old days ❤️ Hope…
Category: Podi Series
Mormilagai Podi
A unique recipe with Mormilagai / Sun Dried Curd Chillies which is very simple yet flavourful blend which can be used as a rice mix with ghee or as a flavour /texture enhancer for Stir Fries, shallow fries ( Poriyal, Varuval) . This is my recent experimentation which turned out to be yummy and now…
Mint Rice Mix / Pudhina Podi
Another addition to my Podi Series with the flavourful and highly medicinal Mint leaves fresh from home garden.Not to mention that it offers bountiful benefits to Oral and Skin care. It is known to cure Asthma and other acute respiratory disorders, helps in treating Nausea and headache. It aids in digestion abs known to cure…
Nartha Ilai Idly Podi
In this series of healthy Podi varieties am sharing with you all a very beneficial and healthy Idly Podi variant using Nartha Ilai or Citron leaves.Citron Leaves has compounds that are very effective in removing phlegm. Aids in better digestion and improves appetite. It’s good for aged people especially who suffers from digestive and respiratory problems….
Ellu Karivepilai Podi
Another interesting and healthy recipe to my Podi Series – Ellu Karivepilai Podi. Sesame seeds are loaded with nutrients and offers lot of benefits. It helps in lowering cholesterol,protects heart health, fights cancer, boost up nutrient absorption in body. It is also rich in Vitamins and minerals like Iron and Manganese. A rich and tasty…
Kothamalli Kollu Podi
Coriander/ Kothamalli is very commonly used in Indian Cuisine. Used as a flavouring agent in many of the recipes. It has a unique flavour and has lots of health benefits too. It can be easily grown in kitchen garden with the seeds.Coriander leaves aids in lowering blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.It promotes digestion fights…
Murungai Ilai Kalathu Podi
Moringa Leaf foods are the best medicine for mother’s milk secretion and a great food for pregnant women. Mix drumstick leaves juice with lemon juice and apply it on the face for few minutes and then wash it off, to get rid off the pimples. It promotes healthy hair and prevents premature greying of hairs. …
Manithakkali Vathal Podi
Another medicinal rice mix in my Podi Series using Black Night Shade Berries Dhall rice mix / Manithakkali Vathal Parupu Podi. It is effective in keeping blood sugar levels at check in diabetes patients. It has anti cancer properties and anti inflammatory properties. It helps in the reduction of gas formation and other Gastric complaints in…
Milagu Kuzhambu Podi
Nothing can compete with our natural ingredients that can fight against disease causing germs. One such spice is Pepper which is very active against any fever…common cold and cough. Am sharing a Readymix recipe for making Milagu Kuzhambu which is soothing for sore throat and appetising with goodness of home grown peppercorns…curry leaves and Gingelly…
Healthy Idly Podi Recipes
Got bored with usual Idly Podi with Deskinned Urd Dhall ? Here are some healthy variations that I made using Horse Gram, Flax Seeds (Which I have posted here already), Whole Black Gram and Green Gram (??, Yes, you heard it right. Whole Green Gram which is a huge hit with my family and kids…
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