Tofu Butter Masala ! Lunch Box Special!

Tofu is very healthy since its prepared from Soy Milk. I have been using Tofu rarely at home. This can also be prepared for lunch box with chapathis. I love chapathis for lunch or anytime:-) I have already posted Tofu Masala here and this is with slight variation. Serves 2 persons Ingredients Pressed/Firm Tofu - 1 pkt Onion - 1no Tomato - 1 no Ginger n Garlic - 1/2 tspn Spices - 1 no cardamom/elachi,...

Pavakkai Pitla | Bittergourd Gravy - Type 1 | Diabetic Recipe!

Pavakkai Pitla is very tasty sambar, I never knew this pitla until my mother in law told and taught me when she was here. I will be posting the traditional one, but this one I have changed a bit. I don't do anything for the bitterness as I just love the bitter taste in this. I had packed this for lunch to my hubby to office and everyone loved it. Ingredients Pavakkai - 4 nos Black...

Rava Oats Upma with Moong Dal | Diabetic Recipe!

I love Rava Upma, and mostly make once a week for breakfast or dinner. This time tried to make healthy version for cholestrol and diabetic people. I usally buy quick cook oats, this time wanted to try rolled oats. Ingredients Rava(Semolina/Sooji) - 2 cupsRolled Oats - 1 cup Pasiparuppu/Siru paruppu/Moong dal/Split green gram - 1/2 cup Water - 5 to 6 cups Onion - 1 no (thinly sliced) Capsicum - 1 med(thinly...

Easy Ragi Idli!

Ragi Idli is a healthy breakfast. Its very filling. Its also good for diabetic and cholestrol. I have already posted recipe for Soft Idlis here. Ingredients Idli Batter -7 laddles/karandi(click here to make Idli batter recipe) Ragi/Millet flour - 2 small cups Water as required Salt Preparation Method In a vessel or bowl, add Idli batter, ragi flour, salt and water as required. Mix well and leave it to ferment. Grease...

Tomato Chutney | No Onion No Garlic!

This Tomato Chutney is prepared without onion and garlic. I have been thinking of recipes prepared without coconut nowadays which are for lowering cholestrol and for diabetic. This is quick and tastes delicious for Dosas and Idlis. Ingredients Tomatoes - 2nos(Red n Ripe) Urad Dal - 2 tspns Green Gram/Pacha Payaru - 2 tspns Dry red chilli - 2nos (As per your taste) Gingely Oil/Olive Oil - 1 tspn Salt Curry leaves...

Ragi Semiya Upma!

Ragi/Millet  is very healthy food. Ragi is staple food in villages as they grow. To know more Benefits click here. This is also good for diabetic people. I love Ragi Mudde. Ingredients Ragi Semia (Anil Semia) - 1 pkt Bengal gram - 1 tspn Mustard - 1 tspn Aasafotida - 1 pinch Curry leaves - 10nos Oil - 4 tspns Onion - 2 nos chopped Ginger - 1 tspn chopped Green chilli - 2 nos Fresh Grated coconut - 1/2 cup Coriander...

Tofu Masala!!!

Tofu is a cheese from Soya Milk. I tasted tofu for the first time and liked it. This is also good for people having cholestrol who cannot eat Paneer. This has no cholestrol. Serves 2 persons Ingredients Silken Tofu - 100gms (at room temperature) Onion - 1no Tomato - 2nos Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tspn Garam Masala - 1/2 tspn Red chilli Powder - 1/2 tspn(As per your taste) Turmeric powder - a pinch Milk -...