Dhaniya Thogayal

Hi all Hope you all are doing good and staying safe. Covid is still here, so let us be more careful and follow all safety measures to overcome this pandemic. For this week I am sharing a healthy thogayal using Coriander seeds / Dhaniya / Kothamalli Vidhai. Coriander Seeds has a huge lot of medicinal…

Inji Thogayal

Hi all Here is a very simple yet tasty and healthy Thogayal with farm fresh Ginger and Coconut. A digestive recipe that can be made quick and goes well with hot steamed rice, curd rice, Kanji. We make this often at home as it helps in digestion as well as induce appetite. Ginger is known…

Vazhaipoo Thogayal

Hi all πŸ™‚ Here is a very healthy Thogayal recipe using another Superfood, the Banana Florets / Vazhaipoo. The health and medicinal benefits of this Banana Florets are innumerable. They are very good for diabetic patients to keep their sugar levels under check. It improves lactation in nursing mothers. It is rich in Vitamins A,…

Ponnanganni Keerai Thogayal

Ponnanganni / Alternanthera sessilis is a perennial herb which is used as a medicine in Ayrurveda due to its enormous health benefits. There are two types of this greens. The green, elongated leafy ones are called “Naattu Ponnanganni” and the one with pink and oval leaves are called “Seemai Ponnanganni”. In Tamil, the green is…

Kudampuli Thogayal

Back after a short trip to Kerala which is hubby’s hometown with lot of organic goodies πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šHere I am with a native, medicinal and postpartum recipe as told by my MIL using home grown Kudampuli/Malabar Tamarind πŸ’šLuckily I could get some fruits to be clicked on our tree in backyard and I brought back processed ones…

Pirandai Kollu Thogayal

Another healthy and interesting Thogayal using home grown Pirandai or Veldt Grape Creeper / Adamant Creeper, Garlic and Kollu / Horse gram. A unique blend which is very tasty with gingelly oil. A must try medicinal recipe πŸ™‚

Amla Ginger Thogayal

Indian Gooseberry – A small to medium sized deciduous tree belonging to Phyllanthaceae family.It is loaded with nutrients, Polyphenols, vitamins, minerals iron and etc. It has been a popular ingredient in Ayurveda and Siddha medicines. It is a potent source of Vitamin C and also rich in iron and calcium. I would say Amla as…

Dill Leaves Thogayal

In my Goodful greens series I shared this highly medicinal and aromatic Dill Leaves (Sabbasige Soppu) Thogayal recipe πŸ’šI get this Dill Leaves from Pazhamudhir Cholai Porur outlet during season time. I get these bunches and make use of them the most in all forms Thogayal, Rasam, Chutney, Vadai, Akki Roti and I dry them…

Thuduvalai Thogayal

Am really happy to see the fresh batch of Thuduvalai plants growing in pots (grown through seeds). Wanted to make some Tangy and healthy Thogayal as an accompaniment for Curd Rice (Couldn’t think of any other better food in this scorching summer). This is a very simple yet tasty recipe to use the homegrown fresh…