Red Rice Flakes / Red Poha Delight

Here is another easy recipe which needs no cooking and can be made in a few minutes which is a wholesome food anytime, be it a breakfast or evening snacks for children or a filling dinner.Red Poha being rich in fibre and Iron makes it a nutritious food. Instead Red Rice Flakes, you can also…

Mini Cheese Bites

Hi dear all 🙂 I have started making some healthy jar snacks for my son to munch in the evening times. He is so fond of cheese and hence I tried these mini bites with Whole Wheat Flour. With the flavor of garlic and Italian Mixed Herbs, this is another hit recipe at home. This…

Baked Wheat Mathri – With Garlic and Mixed Herbs

Hi all 🙂 Trying to make some baked munchies for my son these days and I will start sharing the recipes of simple baked goodies here. This time it was Baked Whole Wheat Mathris which is normally made with dried methi leaves, I tried to suit my son’s taste by adding Italian Mixed Herbs and…

Shakkarpara / Shankarpali – 200th Post

Hello dear all 🙂 This is my 200th Post here in this new space. Thought of making a sweet post, hence this easy peasy snack, Shakkarpara / Shankarpali. Normally it is made using All Purpose Flour / Maida (usually referred to as Maida Biscuit) but I have used Whole Wheat Flour as I avoid using…

Vazhaithandu Vadai – Chettinad Special

Here is a healthy snack recipe with a fibre rich ingredient. Guess What? Its Plantain Stem/ Plantain Pith/ Vazhaithandu. Vazhaithandu (Plantain Pith / Plantain Stem in English) is also referred to as Fiber of Health. The Banana stem contains many nutrients that are vital for a healthy body. Having the Banana stem in our foods…

Guest Post – Multigrain Energy Balls

Another interesting and healthy recipe by my dear friend Meenakshi Ramesh. Food is what connected us and she is really a sweet person. This recipe of her is a healthy snack option for growing children with all nutritious grains added. Do try this healthy and tasty recipe and share your feedback. Thanks Meenkshi ma for…

Banana Wheat Appam

With a bountiful harvest of native Monthan Banana this new year, I made this yummy Appams with organically ripened bananas that was left after sharing with friends and neighbours. A quick to make healthy snack with bananas. Monthan variety of banana has high body cooling effect when compared to other varieties and this variety is…

Palakaai Kola / Baby Jackfruit Kola

Here’s another Chettinad treat for the day using Baby Jackfruit from the native home garden. Palakaai Kola is my mom’s specialty dish and this is an irresistible version to gobble upon. Today being a holiday, prepared this for lunch which can be taken as a snack too 😊I will soon post my Mom’s Palakaai Kuruma…