Drumstick Greens / Murungai Keerai Soup

Drumstick Greens which is called Murungai Keerai in Tamil is one miraculous greens which is not much valued by us even though we know the amount of health aspects it provide us with. It is a power packed green with lot of nutritious elements. Even a recent report published showed that it has the ability to cure 5 different kinds of cancer. It has more amount of Iron than Spinach and bountiful amount of calcium when compared to milk.It also offers a good amount of Protein, Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) and Vitamin C.

It has excellent antioxidant, anti inflammatory and tissue protective properties. It helps in controlling Sugar Levels in Diabetic Patients, good for Cardio Vascular Health and also beneficial for liver health.

Here is a Soup Recipe made with this amazing green to harness the huge amount of benefits that it offers.

Cook Healthy :) Eat Healthy :)

Special Tomato Rasam / Arachuvitta Thakkali Rasam

Yet another delicacy in my Rasam Series which is little rich when compared to normal Tomato Rasam. The Garlic ground with the Tomato gives a great flavour to this Rasam. Well ripened tomatoes need to be used which gives that tangy effect and it has only a very little of tamarind. If the Tomatoes are very tangy, the tamarind shall be omitted.

Happy Cooking :) 

Idicha Rasam / Hand Pounded Rasam

A quick and easy to make recipe in minutes which my grandma always makes and it tastes heaven with hot rice. There is no need for Rasam Powder or Mixer for making this tasty Rasam. The Masala is hand pounded using a pestle and mortar hence the name Idicha Rasam (Hand pounding in English).

Happy Cooking :)

Mango Tender Coconut Smoothie

A tasty and delicious smoothie that is made with Sweet Luscious Organically Grown Mangoes and Mineral rich natural Coolant Tender Coconut. This is one great way to relish the Mangoes during the season. This combo is loaded with Vitamins A, C and important minerals and a bountiful mount of dietary fiber. I tried various combinations of Mango and this one turned out really good one to indulge in.

Would love to hear feed backs :) A best drink for kids. 

Plum Lemonade - A Refreshing Summer Cooler

Plums belong to drupaceous fruits having sweet and tangy taste. They are loaded with Vitamins and essential minerals. They are very low in calories with no saturated fats. It is rich in antioxidants and helps to boost up our immune system. Intake of Plums helps in production and absorption of Iron in our body and aids in red blood cell formation.

Due to the great amount of Potassium presence in helps in regulating the function of heart. It keeps blood pressure under check and prevents the risk of heart stroke to a great levels. The Anthocyanin pigment that is present in Plums acts as an anticancerous agent.

Consumption of plums also helps in better digestion due to the presence of good amount of dietary fibres.

Here I am with a refreshing Lemonade made with Plums to relish. A perfect drink to harness the benefits of Plums. I have made this as a perfect electrolyte with Salt and Organic Cane Sugar. Hope you enjoy this :)

Mango Lemonade - Summer Cooler

I ensured that this season I use the Organically Grown Mangoes that we got from a known farm in every other possible way. One of the delicious recipe is the Mango Lemonade which is a real refresher with the sweetness of Mango and tanginess of Lemon. A very simple and easy to make recipe that is loved by kids and can be a refresher in home parties. No need to mention that it is loaded with Vitamin A and C and Organic Sugar I added here increases the health quotient. 

Hope you enjoy this simple delicacy :) 

IruPuli Kuzhambu

A recipe which I learnt from a neighbor some years back which she often use to do. I remember tasting it during my childhood days when my grandma used to make but never had a chance to get her version. As it tasted similar to my grandmom's version, I ensured I save this to my diary. Many of the authentic recipes I learnt from my neighbor aunty who is a skilled cook.Her Pongal Kuzhambu and Poricha Kuzhambu are my favourites.

This Irupuli Kuzhambu is made in different ways, a combination of two sour agents among Tamarind, Sour Curd and Mango. Any two will be combined to make this, as it has two souring agents it got this name. The Methi Seeds gives a unique aroma to this Kuzhambu. Its paired with Kali Kindina Dosa which is another favourite dish of mine, which also I happened to revive after going through the post of the cooking legend Chithra Viswanathan amma (Chitvish).

Goes well with Hot Rice and Spicy Potato Curry too :)