Pulaos are famous north indian rice dishes. Muttaicose is one of our fav Vegetables. At any time they will be available at my fridge. I got this recipe from my Mother-in law,tried for a small party and it was a super hit. A mild rice with any gravy of veg or non-veg would be a best combination for this. My rice was mashed up a little bit coz of excess water added while cooking.
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Potato Peas Masala / Urulaikilangu Pattani Masala
I like potatoes cooked in any form. This is one of my favorite recipe for sambar and curd rice. Any green peas ( sweet, frozen or hard ) can be used for this or even they can be skipped. Still it tastes good.
Mushroom Gravy / Kalan Kulambu
Mushrooms are an excellent source of potassium, a mineral that helps lower elevated blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke.One medium portabella mushroom has even more potassium than a banana or a glass of orange juice. One serving of mushrooms also provides about 20 to 40 percent of the daily value of copper, a mineral that has Cardio protective properties.
The latest findings show that white button mushrooms can reduce the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Mochakottai Kuzhambu / Val beans Gravy
Beans are very high in protein and fiber but low in fat. They have been proven to be a major player in the fight against cancer. Beyond that, they are beneficial to those with diabetes, and help lower cholesterol. Val bean are rarely cooked at my house, this is a chetinadu style val bean gravy.
Aval upma / Avalakki bath
Aval is a flattened rice which when soaked in water absorbs and bulges like rice. Aval / Poha is a famous breakfast item. They are soft and can be eaten uncooked with mixing sugar and coconut.
Instant Rasam / Easy Rasam
Rasam is very famous side in South India and prepared in most of the south Indian Families. Rasam rice would be must in most the lunch meal. Rasam rice served along with vadam or pappad makes a very good combination. Most of the kids love white rice mixed up with rasam.
Ragi Vermicelli / Ragi Semiya Upma
Recently I got Ragi Vermicelli sent by my Mom from India. It’s a very healthy and alterative way of taking it. Just followed the instruction written on the cover.
