Authentic Recipes from the Kitchens of Shriya, Nithu & Arthi!

Fried Quinoa

Posted by on Apr 27, 2013 in Gluten Free, Healthy Eats | 3 comments

Quinoa is a healthy wholegrain and you can substitute it for rice in many recipes. I made Fried Quinoa (rice) which was very easy,...

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Quinoa Oat Muffins (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)

Posted by on Apr 20, 2013 in Baking, Cookies and Cakes, Diet plan, Gluten Free | 2 comments

I was looking for a healthy and delicious muffin recipe with whole grains for my 28 Day Weight Loss and Detox Diet. This recipe caught my...

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Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie (Gluten and Dairy Free)

Posted by on Apr 3, 2013 in Beverages & Drinks, Gluten Free | 1 comment

If you are looking for a delicious, dairy/gluten free smoothie then this is perfect for you. I have used almond milk which is very...

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Rice Porridge – Puzhungal Arisi Kanji

Posted by on Jan 18, 2013 in Beverages & Drinks, Healthy Eats | 2 comments

Parboiled Rice Porridge called Puzhungal Arisi Kanji in tamil is a healthy and delicious porridge which is perfect for both adults and...

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Oats Pongal

Posted by on Jan 15, 2013 in Healthy Eats, Indian Festival, Slideshow, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 1 comment

Oats Pongal is a healthy South Indian breakfast dish. This is a wonderful way to incorporate oats in your daily diet. It is nutritious and...

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Homemade Granola

Posted by on Dec 7, 2012 in Breakfast Menu, Healthy Eats, How to??, Slideshow, Snacks | 2 comments

Homemade Granola is a mixture of rolled oats, nuts and dry fruits with oil, maple syrup and sugar. It makes a healthy breakfast or a...

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Chayote and Carrot Stir Fry – Chow Chow and Carrot Poriyal

Posted by on Sep 12, 2012 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 4 comments

Chayote is know as Chow Chow or Bengaluru Kathirikkai in tamil language. This pear shaped vegetable is low in calories and rich in...

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Plantain and Eggplant Curry (From Sri Lankan Kitchen)

Posted by on Aug 13, 2012 in Multi Cuisine, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 1 comment

Plantain and Eggplant is a wonderful combination for making curries which I learnt recently. I learnt this tasty curry from one of my...

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Chayote and Lima Beans Lentil Curry- Chowchow Mochakottai Kootu

Posted by on Jun 9, 2012 in Kootu/lentil Stew, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 3 comments

I bought some frozen lima beans after studying about its nutrition facts and benefits.  I made a South Indian lentil curry with chayote...

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Parangikkai Karamani Kootu – Butternut Squash and Lentil Curry

Posted by on May 15, 2012 in Kootu/lentil Stew, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 1 comment

Butternut Squash is a type of winter squash which is pear shaped, has a yellow skin and an orange flesh inside. It has a sweet and nutty...

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Podalangai Poricha Kuzhambu (Snake Gourd Lentil Stew)

Posted by on Apr 11, 2012 in Kootu/lentil Stew, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 0 comments

Poricha Kuzhambu is a traditional dish from Tamil Nadu which is prepared from lentils, spices and vegetables and served with cooked rice....

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Pavakkai Pitlai (Bitter Gourd Sambar)

Posted by on Mar 22, 2012 in Kootu/lentil Stew, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 11 comments

Bitter Gourd or Bitter Melon (known as Pavakkai in Tamil and Karela in Hindi), as the name indicates is a bitter vegetable with lots of...

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Simple Brussels Sprouts Fry

Posted by on Feb 21, 2012 in Healthy Eats, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 2 comments

Brussels Sprouts are leafy green vegetable and they look like a small cabbage bud. They are rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins,...

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Fusilli with Spinach and Arugula Pesto

Posted by on Jan 19, 2012 in Healthy Eats, Italian, Multi Cuisine | 5 comments

Fusilli is spiral shaped pasta and is widely used . I have made a Spinach Arugula Pesto inspired by Giada’s Spicy Pesto. I have...

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Tomato Dal – Lentil and Tomato Soup

Posted by on Jan 8, 2012 in Kootu/lentil Stew, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 4 comments

Tomato dal is a simple and tasty lentil dish popular in South India. It is a healthy, gluten free and protein rich dish and complements...

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Mixed Dal Curry – Mixed Lentil Soup

Posted by on Oct 14, 2011 in Featured, Healthy Eats, Kootu/lentil Stew | 7 comments

This is a protein packed lentil soup with no oil. This is a quick and simple recipe. And this is suitable for the 28 Day Weight Loss and...

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Pesarattu – Healthy Mung Bean Crepe

Posted by on Oct 7, 2011 in Featured, Gluten Free, Healthy Eats, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 12 comments

Pesarattu is a type of dosa or crepe from the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It has moong dal (muzhu pasipayaru), green chilies, ginger...

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