Flax Seeds Groundnut Idly Chilli Powder

Flax seeds are miraculous seeds with innumerable medicinal properties. They were originally used in Austrian Medicine and now it is slowly catching attention owing to the health benefits that it offers. It has lot of minerals and loaded with fibre. It has less Carbs and gluten free too. It promotes healthy Skin and Hair. It lowers Cholesterol and aids in Weight Loss. It has good amounts of antioxidants which acts as anti ageing and hormone balancing agent.

A best way to include Flax seeds into our day to day diet is to have it in a powder form, which can be added to Smoothies, Juice or salads. Today I tried making Flax Seeds Idly Chilli Powder where I have used Groundnut to enhance the flavour and taste.

A healthy podi to go with Idly and Dosa :) 

Palm Jaggery Aapam / Karupatti Aapam

My new year resolution is to reduce amount of white sugar and go organic by replacing it with Palm Sugar and Palm Jaggery wherever possible. Needless to say that Palm Jaggery / Karupatti has innumerable health benefits. It has 60 times more minerals than White Sugar and a excellent source of natural sweetener. It increases Hemoglobin levels in our body and it aids in digestion. The higher potassium levels in it aids in weight loss. Its a great medicine for Cough and Cold or any kind of respiratory disorders. It is believed to reduce the Migraine Pain as well.

Here I have used this Palm Jaggery in our Regular Aapam batter which enhances the nutritional value and the recipe credit goes to my beloved mom. I made variations by adding Tutti Frooti to make it a delicious recipe for kids. Tastes best when taken hot. Plain Karupatti Aapam with Gingelly Oil is best combo as per Mom's recipe.

Would love to hear your feed backs :)

Spicy Cabbage Masala Dosa Wedges

Made some quick yet tasty dinner for my kidoo today with the Left Over Cabbage Masala. This Cabbage Masala Recipe is one which I always love whenever my mom makes it for lunch. It has an amazing flavour and tastes best with Sambar Rice, Rasam Rice and Curd Rice. It can also be mixed with hot rice with a dash of ghee. Thought of stuffing this to a Dosa as my son loves stuffed dosa varieties. Its an easy peasy recipe, at the same time gives a rich feel. It can be included in Party Menu too, if you have enough dosa batter.

Try and let me know your feed backs., Kids will sure love it. :)

Kathrikai Kaara Chutney / Spicy Brinjal Chutney

Being a South Indian, Idly and Dosa happens to be my favourite food all time. I cant even imagine a world without these food items. Even though we have a huge array of accompaniments for these I prefer Spicy Chutneys or Kara Chutney always. This is one variation of the Spicy Chutney with Brinjal. Brinjal imparts a unique texture and taste to this chutney and it goes great with Idly, Dosa, Oothapam. I love this anytime with Hot Steaming Idlies.