Tuesday, June 10, 2025

 Sweet potatoes!!!!

Highly nutritious, great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals

Rich in antioxidants

Beneficial for gut health

Protects against certain types of Cancers

Especially the Orange colored Sweet potatoes, are rich in beta carotene, supports Healthy Vision

Supports your immune system....

and I have created a very very healthy chat, with them!!! 

Please refer to my Sweet potato parathas


                                                                     Ingredients

Whole  wheat bread 12 slices

Sweet potato, peeled, pressure cooked and sliced into rounds - 1

Curds, mixed with salt and sugar to taste - 2 cups

Onion - 1, cut fine

Tomato - 1, cut fine

Sweet chutney - as required

Green chutney - as required

Chat masala, chilli powder, roasted jeera powder - as needed

Fine sev, coriander leaves, pomegranate arils for garnishing


You can see all the things assembled, just bread and curds not there in the picture.



Golden colored, toasted bread arranged on a plate


Sweet potato slices kept on top, a pinch of salt sprinkled on all slices


chopped onions and tomatoes topped


chilli powder, chat masala powder and roasted jeera powder sprinkled


sweetened curds gently poured


Green and Sweet chutneys added


Fine sev and pomegranate arils topped


finally, coriander leaves garnished


Enjoy this guilt free, healthy chat !!!!


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7:30:00 AM Mala Thiagu

 Sweet potatoes!!!!

Highly nutritious, great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals

Rich in antioxidants

Beneficial for gut health

Protects against certain types of Cancers

Especially the Orange colored Sweet potatoes, are rich in beta carotene, supports Healthy Vision

Supports your immune system....

and I have created a very very healthy chat, with them!!! 

Please refer to my Sweet potato parathas


                                                                     Ingredients

Whole  wheat bread 12 slices

Sweet potato, peeled, pressure cooked and sliced into rounds - 1

Curds, mixed with salt and sugar to taste - 2 cups

Onion - 1, cut fine

Tomato - 1, cut fine

Sweet chutney - as required

Green chutney - as required

Chat masala, chilli powder, roasted jeera powder - as needed

Fine sev, coriander leaves, pomegranate arils for garnishing


You can see all the things assembled, just bread and curds not there in the picture.



Golden colored, toasted bread arranged on a plate


Sweet potato slices kept on top, a pinch of salt sprinkled on all slices


chopped onions and tomatoes topped


chilli powder, chat masala powder and roasted jeera powder sprinkled


sweetened curds gently poured


Green and Sweet chutneys added


Fine sev and pomegranate arils topped


finally, coriander leaves garnished


Enjoy this guilt free, healthy chat !!!!


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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

 I happened to read in Times of India , where Modi ji himself has said, his mom used to make this paratha twice a week and now he makes it himself.

This paratha basically has Drumstick pulp and leaves with some spices added. 

Drumsticks' health benefits are too many.....

They contain Vitamin A, B, and C Complex vitamins, furthermore, drumsticks are a good source of Calcium, Phosphorous and Iron, and hence prevent anaemia.

The anti oxidants present in Drumsticks are, Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, and  Quercetin, an antioxidant which helps to lower Blood pressure.

Controls blood sugar, reduces inflammation, reduces cholesterol, improves vision, helps during pregnancy and lactation, improves bone strength and acts as Aphrodisiac, reducing the stress levels in body..

And we must all remember, drumsticks are sold at very affordable, nominal prices!!!

Please go through my drumstick soup , drumstick rasam and moringa recipes



Ingredients
Drumsticks - 5 - 6
Moringa leaves - a handful
Whole wheat flour - 1 heaped cup
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Hing - a pinch
Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
Ajwain - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Gingely oil to add and smear
Ghee to cook the parathas

Recipe cuisine : North/South; Category: Main dish
Prep time: 20 mts; Cooking time : 20 mts

Yields 8 parathas

Drumsticks cooked for 3 whistles, after adding turmeric and a pinch of salt


After cooling, take out the pulp, and if need be, coarsely pulse it in blender, also save the water cooked in, so that we can use it to knead the atta


Pulp and moringa leaves, washed well and drained, added


Ajwain, chilli powder, hing,  salt to taste added


2 tsps of gingely oil added


all kneaded into a smooth dough, some oil smeared on top, allowed to rest for a couple of hours


Balls made and kept 


First rolled to a round, some ghee smeared, then folded and rolled into a triangle paratha


first dry roasted on both sides


Then ghee added and cooked to a golden color



Kept on a plate



Served with Tirangi dhal and Mango Shrikhand...Wow!!!! What a sumptuous, simple meal it was!!!! 


This post first appeared in www.malpatskitchen.com

*Mainly to highlight the taste of drumsticks and leaves, other spices have been avoided.

























1:30:00 AM Mala Thiagu

 I happened to read in Times of India , where Modi ji himself has said, his mom used to make this paratha twice a week and now he makes it himself.

This paratha basically has Drumstick pulp and leaves with some spices added. 

Drumsticks' health benefits are too many.....

They contain Vitamin A, B, and C Complex vitamins, furthermore, drumsticks are a good source of Calcium, Phosphorous and Iron, and hence prevent anaemia.

The anti oxidants present in Drumsticks are, Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, and  Quercetin, an antioxidant which helps to lower Blood pressure.

Controls blood sugar, reduces inflammation, reduces cholesterol, improves vision, helps during pregnancy and lactation, improves bone strength and acts as Aphrodisiac, reducing the stress levels in body..

And we must all remember, drumsticks are sold at very affordable, nominal prices!!!

Please go through my drumstick soup , drumstick rasam and moringa recipes



Ingredients
Drumsticks - 5 - 6
Moringa leaves - a handful
Whole wheat flour - 1 heaped cup
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Hing - a pinch
Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
Ajwain - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Gingely oil to add and smear
Ghee to cook the parathas

Recipe cuisine : North/South; Category: Main dish
Prep time: 20 mts; Cooking time : 20 mts

Yields 8 parathas

Drumsticks cooked for 3 whistles, after adding turmeric and a pinch of salt


After cooling, take out the pulp, and if need be, coarsely pulse it in blender, also save the water cooked in, so that we can use it to knead the atta


Pulp and moringa leaves, washed well and drained, added


Ajwain, chilli powder, hing,  salt to taste added


2 tsps of gingely oil added


all kneaded into a smooth dough, some oil smeared on top, allowed to rest for a couple of hours


Balls made and kept 


First rolled to a round, some ghee smeared, then folded and rolled into a triangle paratha


first dry roasted on both sides


Then ghee added and cooked to a golden color



Kept on a plate



Served with Tirangi dhal and Mango Shrikhand...Wow!!!! What a sumptuous, simple meal it was!!!! 


This post first appeared in www.malpatskitchen.com

*Mainly to highlight the taste of drumsticks and leaves, other spices have been avoided.

























Saturday, May 10, 2025

 Well…….about Moringa leaves…..I have mentioned in several of my posts….

Moringa Recipes

This thogayal is the latest addition to my Moringa Recipes.....the super fresh, tender, light green colored Drumstick leaves are specially plucked from a tree in our native place, Thanjavur, where I had recently been !!!!

This thogayal is not only good to eat with rice, it is also a nice chutney for dosas and idlies.


Ingredients
Drumstick leaves - 2 handfuls
Small onion - 10 - 15
Chopped ginger - 1 tsp
Garlic - 2 pods
Curry leaves - a few
A small piece hing
Split urad dhal - 2 tsps
Channa dhal - 2 tsps
Red chillies - 4 - 5
Grated coconut - 2 tsps
Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Any cooking oil - 2-3 tsps to season

Recipe cuisine: South Indian; Category: Side dish; Lunch/breakfast/dinner
Prep time: 10 mts; Cooking time: 10 mts

Yields roughly a cup full

Oil heated in pan, hing, urad and channa dhals, red chillies seasoned


Then small onions, garlic and ginger added


After the onions become golden in color, washed and drained moringa leaves along with curry leaves added


Salt to taste and tamarind paste added, after the leaves are sauteed well


grated coconut added


everything mixed well


after the whole thing cools down, loaded into a blender jar, and ground to a thogayal


See how nice it looks!!! I am not proudly boasting about the heavenly taste.......because as Kannadasan says, சொல்லாத சொல்லுக்கு விலை ஏதும் இல்லை!!!!! Am I right or wrong???



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12:00:00 AM Mala Thiagu

 Well…….about Moringa leaves…..I have mentioned in several of my posts….

Moringa Recipes

This thogayal is the latest addition to my Moringa Recipes.....the super fresh, tender, light green colored Drumstick leaves are specially plucked from a tree in our native place, Thanjavur, where I had recently been !!!!

This thogayal is not only good to eat with rice, it is also a nice chutney for dosas and idlies.


Ingredients
Drumstick leaves - 2 handfuls
Small onion - 10 - 15
Chopped ginger - 1 tsp
Garlic - 2 pods
Curry leaves - a few
A small piece hing
Split urad dhal - 2 tsps
Channa dhal - 2 tsps
Red chillies - 4 - 5
Grated coconut - 2 tsps
Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Any cooking oil - 2-3 tsps to season

Recipe cuisine: South Indian; Category: Side dish; Lunch/breakfast/dinner
Prep time: 10 mts; Cooking time: 10 mts

Yields roughly a cup full

Oil heated in pan, hing, urad and channa dhals, red chillies seasoned


Then small onions, garlic and ginger added


After the onions become golden in color, washed and drained moringa leaves along with curry leaves added


Salt to taste and tamarind paste added, after the leaves are sauteed well


grated coconut added


everything mixed well


after the whole thing cools down, loaded into a blender jar, and ground to a thogayal


See how nice it looks!!! I am not proudly boasting about the heavenly taste.......because as Kannadasan says, சொல்லாத சொல்லுக்கு விலை ஏதும் இல்லை!!!!! Am I right or wrong???



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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

 TIRUNELVELI......

 A Great name,....."Thiru" means, auspicious; "Nel" means, paddy; "Veli" means, fence....this is a famous place, where Lord Shiva guarded his devotee's paddy field, putting  a fence around!!

The very famous Nelliappar -Kanthimathi temple is here, with its beautiful architecture. This temple is very renowned for its musical pillars, which when struck produce Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni , the Saptha swarams, and they are highly esteemed!!!

Tirunelveli is also famous for its Iruttukkadai halwa, which I have already posted.

Now I am going to give you another typical Tirunelveli side dish, SODHI, which is an amazing combo for chapathi varieties, idiyappamaappam, Jeera ricePeas pulao etc

So, instead of the usual Vegetable Stew, we can make this Sodhi too.

It is called Mappillai Sodhi , a special dish, made when the sons in law come  . Just another kuzhambu recipe like Mappillai sambhar 

Today is my Grand daughter's Birthday, this is her favourite!!!!!




Ingredients
Small Onions - 15 - 20
Cut ginger pieces - 1 tsp
Garlic pods - 3 - 4
Few curry leaves
Coarsely pulsed Green Chillies - 3
Moong dhal - 2 tbsps, soaked in hot water, pressure cooked, with a pinch of turmeric
Potato - 1, thinly sliced
Carrot - 1, thinly sliced
Drumstick - 1, cut
Beans - about 10, slit lengthwise
Green peas - 1/2 cup
Thin coconut milk - 1 1/2 cups
Thick coconut milk - 1 1/2 cups
Salt to taste

For seasoning
Coconut oil - 3 tbsps
Hing powder a pinch
Jeera - 1 tsp

Recipe Cuisine: South Indian; Category: Anytime side dish
Prep time: 10 mts; Cooking time: 15 - 20 mts

Serves 3


                                                                                                              

                                                               All Veggies kept ready

                                           

                                                                                Cooked Moong dhal

                                                                      Thin coconut milk

                                Pressure pan heated with 3 tsps of Coconut oil, hing and jeera seasoned

                                                        Onions, ginger, garlic and pulsed green chillies added 


                                                    all veggies added, sauteed on low flames

                                                                                 Salt to taste

                                                    Thin coconut milk added, cooked for 2 whistles

                                                     After opening, this is how it looks

  Cooked moong and thick coconut milk added, mixed well, on low flames, allow to boil for 2-3 minutes

                                              The flavorful, yumm yumm SODHI is ready!!!!

                            Enjoy it with the super soft, fluffy and amazing AAPPAMS!!!!





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11:45:00 PM Mala Thiagu

 TIRUNELVELI......

 A Great name,....."Thiru" means, auspicious; "Nel" means, paddy; "Veli" means, fence....this is a famous place, where Lord Shiva guarded his devotee's paddy field, putting  a fence around!!

The very famous Nelliappar -Kanthimathi temple is here, with its beautiful architecture. This temple is very renowned for its musical pillars, which when struck produce Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni , the Saptha swarams, and they are highly esteemed!!!

Tirunelveli is also famous for its Iruttukkadai halwa, which I have already posted.

Now I am going to give you another typical Tirunelveli side dish, SODHI, which is an amazing combo for chapathi varieties, idiyappamaappam, Jeera ricePeas pulao etc

So, instead of the usual Vegetable Stew, we can make this Sodhi too.

It is called Mappillai Sodhi , a special dish, made when the sons in law come  . Just another kuzhambu recipe like Mappillai sambhar 

Today is my Grand daughter's Birthday, this is her favourite!!!!!




Ingredients
Small Onions - 15 - 20
Cut ginger pieces - 1 tsp
Garlic pods - 3 - 4
Few curry leaves
Coarsely pulsed Green Chillies - 3
Moong dhal - 2 tbsps, soaked in hot water, pressure cooked, with a pinch of turmeric
Potato - 1, thinly sliced
Carrot - 1, thinly sliced
Drumstick - 1, cut
Beans - about 10, slit lengthwise
Green peas - 1/2 cup
Thin coconut milk - 1 1/2 cups
Thick coconut milk - 1 1/2 cups
Salt to taste

For seasoning
Coconut oil - 3 tbsps
Hing powder a pinch
Jeera - 1 tsp

Recipe Cuisine: South Indian; Category: Anytime side dish
Prep time: 10 mts; Cooking time: 15 - 20 mts

Serves 3


                                                                                                              

                                                               All Veggies kept ready

                                           

                                                                                Cooked Moong dhal

                                                                      Thin coconut milk

                                Pressure pan heated with 3 tsps of Coconut oil, hing and jeera seasoned

                                                        Onions, ginger, garlic and pulsed green chillies added 


                                                    all veggies added, sauteed on low flames

                                                                                 Salt to taste

                                                    Thin coconut milk added, cooked for 2 whistles

                                                     After opening, this is how it looks

  Cooked moong and thick coconut milk added, mixed well, on low flames, allow to boil for 2-3 minutes

                                              The flavorful, yumm yumm SODHI is ready!!!!

                            Enjoy it with the super soft, fluffy and amazing AAPPAMS!!!!





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