Ulava Charu(Horse Gram Rasam)

Ulava charu is a very popular appetizing south Indian rasam prepared with cooked and mashed horse gram and tamarind. This rasam helps to reduce cold and sore throat symptoms. Horse gram is prescribed for persons suffering from jaundice or water retention. It is also prescribed  as part of a weight loss diet. It is  helpful…

Mango Dal

Mango Dal is a very tasty and nutritious recipe  prepared with Raw Mango and lentils. In summer season when Raw mango is available in plenty you can use mangoes to prepare  Dal,Chutney,Rice and other tasty dishes. Dal is served usually along with steamed rice and Appalam or Papad. Preparation Time – 10 Minutes   Cooking…

Poha Upma(Flattend Rice Flakes Upma)

Poha upma is a popular south Indian breakfast dish prepared with flattened rice flakes, onion, green chillies and lemon juice. Preparation is very similar to Murmure upma. Preparation time – 10 minutes Cooking time -15 minutes                     Serves – 4 Servings Ingredients: Poha: 3 cups Potato:  1…

Drumstick Sambar

Sambar is a very popular lentil and vegetable stew prepared  all over southern states of India. Some variations may be there depending upon the place, availability of the vegetables and spices. Usually sambar may be served along  with steamed rice .It can also be served along with popular south Indian snacks like Idli or Dosa….