Sama Ke Mungfali Chawal | Kuthiravali Peanut Rice | Navratri Vrat Recipes

Falahari Sama Ke Mungfali Chawal , Samvat mungfali chawal or Swang Fali Ke Chawal, Kuthiravali Peanut Rice, Kuthiravali verkadalai sadam, falahari peanut rice is made from sama chawal also known in English as Barnyard Millets, Kuthiravali in Tamil, Udalu in Telugu, Shyama in Bengali, Khira in Oriya, Swank in Punjabi, Kavadapullu in Malayalam, Oodalu in Kannada plus other names for Samwat chawal are bhagar, varai chawal, vari chawal,saanwa, saunfiya, samkiye, swang, samvat.

Falahari Rajgira Paratha | Rajgira Thepla | Navratri Vrat Recieps

Phalahari Rajgira Paratha or Rajgira Ka Thepla is easy rajgira atta recipe suitable for fasting/vrat. Normally for singhara, kuttu and rajgira paratha, puri is made with potato using as binding agent but here I didn't use any potato so all those people like to avoid potato this is great recipe for upvaas as most of the vrat recipes revolves around potato :) This parathas are tasty and it taste yum even if cold so you can even make this for lunch box if you or family member working during upvaas.

Vrat Ka Uttapam | Samvat Sabudana Uttapam | Navratri Vrat Recipes

Sama Ke Chawal Ka Uttapam, Samvat Sabudana Ka Uttapam or Swang ke Chawal Ka Uttapam, Vrat Ke Uttapam, Falahari Uttapam is made from sama chawal also known in English as Barnyard Millets, Kuthiravali in Tamil, Udalu in Telugu, Shyama in Bengali, Khira in Oriya, Swank in Punjabi, Kavadapullu in Malayalam, Oodalu in Kannada plus other names for Samwat chawal are saanwa , saunfiya, samkiye, swang, samvat. As only sama rice is allowed in Navratri fasting (satvik food) this uttapam is made from swang chalwa and sabudana (sago/javarisi) so it's vegan, gluten-free and healthy recipe same as the idli,dosa I posted before as I used the same batter to make this uttapam.

Sama Ke Chawal Ki Idli Dosa | Vrat Ki Idli Dosa | Navratri Vrat Recipes

Sama Ke Chawal Ki Idli, Dosa or Samvat ki Idli also known in english as Barnyard Millets, Kuthiravali in Tamil, Udalu in Telugu, Shyama in Bengali, Khira in Oriya, Swank in Punjabi, Kavadapullu in Malayalam, Oodalu in Kannada plus other names for Samwat chawals are bhagar,samo, saanwa , samak, saunfiya, samkiye, vari chawal, varai.  As only sama rice is allowed in Navratri fasting this idli is made from sanwa chalwa and sabudana (sago/javarisi) so it's vegan, gluten-free and healthy idli, dosa recipe.

Roasted Phool Makhana (Fox Nuts) Recipe | Spicy Puffed Lotus Seeds | Navratri Vrat Recipes

Roasted Phool Makhana, Spicy roasted foxnuts or spicy roasted puffed lotus seeds are easy, healthy, guilt-free snack for Navratri fasting or just for any day. If you look for something very easy, quick and healthy then this roasted makhana fits your bill perfectly. Easy time-time snack roasted lotus seeds are crunchy and tasty snacks to munch on and trust me it's difficult to stop at few.

Sprouted Green Gram Sundal | Paasi Payaru Sundal | Navratri Sundal Recipes

Green Gram Sprouts Sundal, Green Moong Sprouts Sundal, Sprouted Bean Sundal, Paasi Payaru Sundal and with many other names is this healthy, easy and super quick sundal recipe perfect for Navratri Naivedyam and snack. If you look for something different than the usual sundal recipes than this sprouts sundal can be great relief plus it's vegan, healthy what more to ask for?

Samvat Pulao | Vrat Ke Chalwa Ka Pulao | Kuthiravali Pualo | Navratri Vrat Recipes

Samvat Pulao, Sama Pulao, Vrat Ke Chawal Ke Pulao, Phalahari Pulao, Bhagar Pulao,Barnyard Millets Pulao, Kuthiravali pulao and we can call this pulao with many other names. As Navratri is approaching I decided to share some Navratri Fasting (vrat) recipes and starting the series this year with this delicious yet simple Sama Chalwa Ke Pulao. Sama Chawal is Kuthiravali in tamil, Udalu in telgu, to know more about this wonderful millet check out my millet post.

Millets - Types of Millets, Benefits, Nutrition Information

Millets - Millets or Siruthaniyam varieties are all about today post. I use millets for a long time though not all the millets that I am going to talk about today but 3-4 millets are very regular and I always keep stock, about that I will talk later in that post. Millets are not very popular other than Bajra, Jowar and Ragi and in all the millets Bajra (Pearl Millet) is most popular. Now a days millets are again gaining it's movement and people bringing more aware of it and today we going to learn about few millets which we can include in our diet, there are plenty of other millets too which hopefully I can cover some time soon.

Masala Tofu Bhurji | Soya Paneer Bhurji | Scrambled Tofu Recipe

Masala Tofu Bhurji or tofu scramble also called as soy (soya) paneer bhurji is vegan, gluten-free and spiced scrambled, works perfect side dish for bread, toast, pav, roti, paratha, variety rice or even dosa. Tofu is healthy alternative for paneer which is low in fat and high in protein and this tofu bhurji is vegan version of popular paneer bhurji or egg bhurji. Tofu works as great substitute for vegan people.

Kusum Bhaji Saag Recipe | Safflower Leaves Stir fry

Kusum Bhaji Saag or Safflower leaves as known in english, Karadai in Marathi, also known as Kusumbo, Kusumbar bhaji, I don't know what's tamil name for Kusum bhaji. This leaves are more popualr in Central India and specially in Chhattisgarh from where I learnt about Kusum or Safflower leaves. I have heard lot of times of Kusum bhaji at my in-laws places from the time of my marriage but happen to taste and see kusum bhaji for the first time last year.

Murungai Keerai Poriyal | Drumstick Leaves Poriyal Recipe

Murunagai Keerai Poriyal or drumstick leaves stir fry is healthy, vegan and quick stir fry or poriyal recipe made with minimal ingredients and makes good side dish with rice sambar, kuzhambu or even dal. Or even with hot steaming rice with little ghee and this keerai poriyal is fabulous combo. The only tedious part in this recipe is to clean the leaves/keerai which takes little time but it's all worth it in the end.

Oats Tikki | Oats Cutlet Recipe | Oats Recipes

Oats Tikki or oats cutlet is easy and healthy snack made with oats, potato and spices. This is healthy snack for kids, adults and specially for Iftar now during Ramazan too as it's very filling. I make oats mostly for breakfast or as quick lunch for myself, this cutlet I made few times before with slight different variations but this is one recipe that I like the most and I make this specially for guests if want to serve something healthy and different.

Mixed Vegetables Dal Recipe | Subzi Dal | Dal Recipes

Mixed Vegetables dal or vegetables mixed dal or subzi dal is easy dal made with lots of dals and vegetables variety. This dal recipe is very good if someone in your family doesn't like any party dal or beans and vegetable. Everything get's cooked and mashed that it's difficult for any one to point the ingredient that they don't eat or like. This dal is protein rich by using variety of legumes and vegetables provides other essential vitamins.

Sprouts Fried Rice Recipe | Easy Lunch Box Recipes

Sprouts Fried Rice or Moong dal sprouts fried rice is easy, filling, healthy and delicious fried rice recipe. The best thing about this fried rice is we don't need any side dish or even sauce along with this fried rice, try just as it is and there are high changes you will love it. I like this sprouts fried rice without any sauce or ketchup, crunchy sprouts adds good texture and taste to this recipe.

Beetroot Cutlet | Beetroot Tikki (Patties) | Easy Snacks Recipes

Beetroot cutlet or beetroot tikki, beetroot patties is easy, delicious, healthy and colorful snack for tea time or for kids lunch/snack box. We can also serve this as starter or finger food during party or get-together. I wanted to post beetroot cutlets for very long time but I was not able to take pictures whenever I made this until this time it happened finally and sharing this beautiful, perfectly spiced beetroot tikki with you all.

Masoor Dal | Whole Masoor Dal Recipe

Masoor Ki Dal or whole (sabut) masoor dal/brown lentil is one of our favorite dal. It's very easy to prepare and goes well with rice or roti/paratha and we doesn't required any other vegetables as side, just a simple salad, pickle and/or papad and you have a comfort meal which by itself is lavish. Masoor dal is high in protein, folic acid, iron and zinc. and it's way healtheir than skinned masoor dal (dhuli masoor dal)or pink dal as some calls it or Maisoor paruppu as in Tamil.

Carrot Beetroot Soup | Easy Soup Recipes

Carrot Beetroot Soup is another easy, healthy and quick soup that I make and the fact that it looks more like tomato soup (thanks to beets) is just wonderful. I made this soup last week along with Indo-Chinese lunch and needless to say loved the soup, beetroot add wonderful color to this soup as it's does to any soup :) This soup recipe can be modify to suit one needs like adding more beets or any other vegetable of choice too.  

Matar Dal (Matar Nimona) | Green Peas Dal | Dal Recipes

Matar Ki Dal or Peas Dal or matar nimona as unknown in Uttar Pradesh dal made with fresh peas and normally no lentil is used in this dal recipe. Matar Dal is popular recipe from Uttar Pradesh and it's a must during peas season in our home, in fact everyday matar ki dal is made in our home as my dad love this dal. Matar dal is something very different and delicious compare to any other dal, the texture, flavors and taste is awesome if made properly.

Sahjan Bhaji Toor Dal Sabzi | Drumstick Leaves Bhaji Recipe

Sahjan Bhaji Toor Dal Sabzi or Drumstick Leaves Split Pigeon Peas Curry or we can also say it's Murungakkai Keerai Kootu though it's drier than normal kootu. This bhaji recipe I learnt from my MIL and normally from drumstick leaves this what is made like I mentioned in my drumstick leaves adai, drumstick leaves rasam posts this is the recipe I was talking about. This recipe is really easy and taste delicious.

Carrot Beans Poriyal Recipe | Carrot Beans Stirfry

Carrot Beans Poriyal or also known as thoran, stir fry is one of easy side dish recipe which we can make in jiffy and it goes well with rasam, sambar or even any dal tadka/fry. Among all the poriyal carrot beans poriyal must be the most famous one and we can find the same in almost every hotel serving South Indian Meal, in marriages etc. If you want something easy and quick then this poriyal or stir fry is one of the best option.