Kudalai Idli (Moong Urad dal Idli/Moong Urad dal steamed cake)

Kudalai Idli (Moong Urad dal Idli) is a tasty and a nutritious Breakfast/Dinner recipe. This healthy steamed cake is prepared with Yellow Moong dal, Urad dal, Black pepper, Cumin, Green Chillies, Ginger, Channa dal, Curry leaves, Coriander leaves, Cashewnuts, Coconut pieces and Ghee.

This toothsome dish is protein rich as it is prepared with dieter friendly Moong dal and Urad dal. Moong dal is the healthiest among the dal and it is a rich source of Iron, protein, zinc, potassium and Vitamin B. As it is very low in calories and fat, it is dieter friendly too. It is a light food which can be easily digestible. It is rich in fiber which helps in decreasing the high LDL cholesterol. Urad dal is enriched with proteins, Vitamin B, folic acid, Iron and Calcium.

The combination of Moong dal and Urad dal in this delicious Idli makes it as a protein enriched food. It is a very healthy alternative to a normal Rice Idli. This delicious dish is a boon especially to vegetarians as it is a good source of Protein. This is my great Grandmother’s recipe and I prefer to cook Kudalai Idli (Moong Urad dal Idli) often as it is a good alternative to normal rice Idli. Enjoy this dish with the Kumbakonam Kadappa/Easy Tiffin Sambar (In pressure cooker). Click the Image of the soft Kudalai Idli (Moong Urad dal Idli) to know the simple recipe to prepare it at home and relish its taste.

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Veggie Burger

Veggie Burger is a Sandwich prepared with Bun, Tomato slices, Cucumber slices, Vegetable Cutlet, Cheese slices, Lettuce and Ghee. It is an easy and heavy Breakfast/Lunch recipe which can be prepared in very few minutes. Here is the simpler recipe to prepare this delicious dish.

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Masala poori (Spicy poori)

Masala Poori/Spicy Poori is a Fried spiced Indian bread prepared with Whole Wheat flour, Maida, Sooji and Spices. It is a delicious breakfast dish which tastes the best with Poori Masala, Dhariwala, etc. Click the Image of the Masala poori (Spicy poori) to know the simple recipe.

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Jeera Milagu Rice (Cumin Pepper Rice)

Jeera Milagu Rice is a Rice based dish prepared with Cumin seeds, Whole pepper, Ghee, Onion, Cinnamon stick, Bay leaves and Sesame Oil (Gingelly Oil). This is a perfect dish for winter. This tasty dish aids in digestion and improves the Immunity. It is an easy Lunchbox recipe too. This rice tastes the best when it is consumed hot.Click the Image of Jeera Milagu Rice (Cumin Pepper Rice) to know its simple recipe to prepare it at home.

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Instant Puliyodharai (Temple Taste Tamarind Rice in 3 minutes)

Puliyodharai is a Tamarind Rice prepared with Tamarind, Rice, Red Chillies, Coriander seeds, Urad dal, Chana dal, Ground nuts, Curry leaves, Fenugreek, Heeng powder, Turmeric powder and Sesame Oil.

Generally, preparing Puliyodharai is very time consuming. No need to stand for hours to make Puliyodharai anymore. It can be made in very few seconds with this Instant Puliyodharai mix. It also takes only very few minutes to prepare the Instant Puliyodharai Mix as well. This is my mother’s aunt recipe which I got from my Mother long back and I used to follow this recipe often. It tastes exactly like the Temple made Puliyodharai (Tamarind Rice). Click the Image of the Puliyodharai (Tamarind Rice) to know the simple recipe to prepare it at home and relish its taste.

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Ven Pongal (Easy Hotel taste Ven Pongal with very less Ghee (In Pressure Cooker)

Ven Pongal is an easy and a popular Breakfast/Dinner recipe which is prepared with Rice, Moong dal, Black pepper, Cumin seeds, Curry leaves, Ginger and Heeng powder.

I used to make Ven Pongal in pressure cooker which taste exactly the same as Hotel made but with very little Ghee. Click the Image of the Ven pongal to know its simple recipe to prepare it at home and relish its taste.

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Sakkarai Pongal (temple taste) in Pressure Cooker)

Sakkarai Pongal is a sweet dish prepared with Rice (Hand pounded), Jaggery powder, Desiccated Coconut, Cardamom, Milk, Honey, Moong dal, Cashewnuts, Raisins and Ghee. In early days, Hand pounded rice was used for making this dish and I have used that for preparing this delicious dish.

It is very auspicious to offer this dish as Naivedyam (Food placed before God during Worship) as it is a combination of Jaggery, Milk, Honey and Moong dal.

This tasty dish is generally prepared in Brass pots, Mud pots,etc.. I used to prepare this dish in pressure cooker. This tasty dish tastes exactly like Temple made Sakkarai Pongal. I have followed the same ingredients as how temple Sakkarai Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal served in Temple) is made but I have prepared it in Pressure Cooker to make it easy. This delicious dish is generally made on the occasion of Pongal. Click the Image of Sakkari pongal to know the simple recipe to prepare it at home and relish its taste.

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