I recently received Preethi Electric Pressure Cooker and I decided to make an easy Millet Khichdi in it. I love cooking in pressure cooker. It could be a simple rice, curry or even a cake. So, I was more excited to try out a dish in Preethi Electric Pressure Cooker. I’m glad that I own this cooker and is my…
YumJowar Atta Laddu – Sorghum Flour Ladoo
Holi festival is round the corner and any Indian festival is incomplete without sweets. Holi is a festival of colors celebrated in a big way in India. It is a fun festival where everyone throws colors and even colored water on each other. Holi always reminds me of my life in Delhi. I used to have…
YumVaragu Arisi Sakkarai Pongal / Millet Sweet Pongal
Varagu Arisi Sakkarai Pongal is a dish especially made for Pongal festival using kodo millet. Pongal is a three day long harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu. You can call it a thanks giving festival where people mother earth. This first day is celebrated as Bhogi festival to thank Lord Indra, Mighty Lord of rain as he helped…
YumRagi Idly / Finger Millet Idli
I made some ragi idlis for breakfast today with ragi flour. Ragi is also known as finger millet which is extremely good for your health. It is a good source of calcium and iron. I have always preached about including millets in your diet as each millet comes with a pack of goodness and health…
YumGluten Free Chocolate Cake / Eggless White Millet Chocolate Cake
This is a soft, gluten free chocolate cake made with Jowar flour. Jowar is also known as white millet or Sorghum. Millets are power food with many health benefits and it is absolutely gluten free. So, today I decided to try out this recipe from Tarla Dalal – gluten free recipes book with slight variations….
YumKuthiraivali Pal Payasam
Kuthiraivali Pal Payasam is a healthy and scrumptious pudding made with barnyard millet. The millet is cooked in millet and cardamom gives a nice aroma and flavor. Millets have become my favorite grains since I learnt their nutritional value and health benefits. Millets are high in fiber and the best part that they are lighter than white rice. They…
YumWhole Wheat Oats Cookies
I baked these whole wheat oats cookies today which I personally love as they are healthier and delicious. The sudden rain showers have definitely given some relief from heat but it also tempts to eat crunchy snacks. These cookies were loved by my family as we savored them over a cup of tea watching rain. The…
YumVaragu Arisi Upma Kozhukattai
Varagu arisi upma kozhukattai is a steamed dumpling made with kodo millet. Millets are high in fiber and minerals. You can serve them for breakfast or as a snack. I made these delicious dumplings for breakfast today and my family loved it. You can watch this quick video to make this breakfast too. I have used…
YumBarnyard millet Idli / Kuthiraivali idli
Idli is a popular South Indian breakfast usually made with rice and lentil. I can have idli for all three meals in a day or even for snacking :)..The recipe I’m sharing today is for Kuthiraivali idli which is another variation for the usual idlis as I have used barnyard millet instead of rice. Barnyard…
YumKuthiraivali Pidi Kozhukattai Recipe
Kuthiraivali Pidi Kozhukattai is a steamed dumpling made with barnyard millet. It is also known as Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it is equally important to have healthy food. You can even serve them as evening snack or pack them in your kids lunch box. Watch This quick…
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