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kovakkai poriyal, kovakkai fry recipe, ivy gourd fry, dondakaya vepudu, crispy ivy gourd fry, tindora fry, thondekai palya, crispy kovakkai fry, ivy gourd stir fry, Indian vegan recipe, healthy kovakkai poriyal, less oil kovakkai fry is simple, easy to make homestyle poriyal/ varuval recipe using Ivy gourd. Steaming and slow cooking makes it a healthy South Indian style stir fry variety Why ivy gourd? Kovakkai is rich in nutrition and vitamin c, its high fiber content relieves constipation, keeps blood sugar level under control, and good for people with diabetes....

Lemon rice Easy and tasty Lemon Rice is a popular variety rice dish from South Indian cuisine. With cooked rice, flavorful tangy lemon rice can be prepared within 5 minutes. Tangy rice with authentic Indian flavors. Lemon rice is popularly known as elumichai sadam in Tamil, Chitranna / chitrannam in Kannada, and nimmakaya pulihora in Telugu. South Indian lemon rice recipe If you are looking for a quick beginner-friendly recipe this chitranna is perfect....

Published 4/29/2019 • Updated 11/13/2019 Dreamy and Creamy Frozen banana slices: the frozen banana slices are what give this orange creamsicle smoothie the “creamsicle” part. Vanilla extract: a touch of vanilla extract really enhances the overall creamsicle taste of this smoothie. 100% orange juice: whether you squeeze your own orange juice or buy it cartoned, it’s essential for the orange flavor of this smoothie! Smoothies are Easy and Healthy Vitamin C Fiber Potassium...

Make sure to try my Matcha Shortbread Cookies too! This post is in partnership with my friends at Imperial Sugar. CLICK HERE for the full recipe. Green Tea Matcha Cake with Strawberry Frosting This gorgeous cake is perfect for spring! The green tea matcha cake paired with the pale pink strawberry buttercream would be perfect on any Easter table or brunch. OR if you are a matcha lover, for anytime of the year!...

Step aside butter pasta; it’s time for miso butter pasta to enter the room. Miso adds tons of dimension to plain pasta with no extra effort. The flavor is just so unique yet so versatile (which means it’s destined for more than just miso soup!). So, when I tried miso pasta in a favorite restaurant, I obviously was going to recreate it at home. So, let’s get that water boiling so we can start eating this creamy miso pasta!...

Top these with my Perfect Buttercream for the perfect birthday cupcake! Everyone Needs a Vanilla Cupcake Recipe That Always Turns Out Perfect! Today we’re taking it back to basics! This vanilla cupcake recipe is one I shared many years ago, back in 2013 but I thought needed an update. The recipe remains the same, but I wanted to include some more tips and tricks for ultimate cupcake success. PLUS, I felt like they needed some pretty new pictures!...

Hi friends! Wanted to pop in today to share my trip to Charleston, South Carolina last week! I went with one of my bestest friends, Kristan (Confessions of a Cookbook Queen). It had been a bit of time since we’ve seen each other, so we decided to take a few days and meet in the middle somewhere! She lives in Arkansas and I live in New Jersey, so we picked a place in the middle that neither of us had been to before....

Why you’ll love these Nutella cinnamon rolls: Quick: These will take 30-minutes. That’s it!! Who knew a homemade dish like this would be so quick? Versatile: Serve for brunch, dessert, and add your favorite toppings Impressive: Although these don’t take long to make they will impress the pants off all your guests Ingredient Notes: Yeast: There are several different types of yeast and it’s important to note what you are baking with....

❤️ Why You’ll Love Okra Stew Easy: Make this recipe in under an hour. It’s easy, delicious, and the perfect meal for an easy, meat-free dish Unique: Many people avoid okra because it can be slimy but if you prepare it the right way, it won’t be slimy but delicious Traditional: Whether you are Greek or not, this dish will transport you to Greece as it’s authentic and so tasty...

There’s this phenomenon where certain people’s moods are more affected by weather than others. This used to be me. And if that’s you, then you need this sunshine in a cup because then what difference does the weather make? This sunny orange smoothie is creamy, dreamy, and packed with protein + Vitamin C. It makes rainy days feel sunny and winter days feel like summer. You don’t need much You’ll just need a handful of ingredients to create this dreamy orange smoothie....

I finally went and saw The Hunger Games this weekend with my book club girls. To plan any sort of outing with my lady-friends it requires no less than 7 million emails back and forth. That’s not an exaggeration. I counted. Can anyone explain this to me? Who is riding with who? Who is buying tickets ahead and who is getting them at the box-office? Are we going to eat dinner?...

Oreo Slab Pie Is An Easy Dessert Idea! Oreo Slab Pie is a delicious dessert made with an Oreo cookie crust, a creamy and smooth filling made with cream cheese, whipped cream, and crushed Oreos. The pie is then topped with more crushed Oreos and whipped cream. It is a perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, a potluck party, or a dessert for a special occasion....

Paal Kesari is a tasty Indian sweet. Milk gives nice flavour to the kesari. Paal kesari can be easily made in Stove top and pressure cooker. Kesari is one of the common sweets prepared at home. Having a sweet tooth, sis and I ask Amma to frequently prepare kesari with any snack like bhajji, pakoda , Bonda etc. My mom used to tease us asking “Entha Mapalai varar ungala parka ;-)” In our culture, there was a trend when bride and groom meet for first time, kesari is served....

Published 8/25/2023 • Updated 9/7/2023 Peanut butter cups are a Fit Foodie Find specialty and this variation has to be my favorite. I’ve made this exact recipe at least 10 times over the course of the years and it always hits the spot. They’re similar to our healthy peanut butter cups, but have rice crispy cereal in them to give them a nice crunch. What is in these peanut butter crunch cups?...

Prefer a bar recipe? Try my 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Squares! Easy Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies This easy classic no bake cookie recipe is one that I grew up enjoying. No bake cookies are hybrid of a cookie and candy so you get the best of both worlds! I love how easy they are to make, and that they’re perfect for gifting or a weekday treat....

Peanut chutney | Groundnut chutney | Verkadalai chutney | Tamilnadu style groundnut chutney | kadala chutney | Palli chutney recipe | shenga chutney | Andhra Style Peanut Chutney is a quick and tasty nut-based side dish for South Indian tiffin varieties. Peanut chutney is a perfect blend of tangy, spicy, and nutty flavors. With less than 5 minutes of cooking this Indian vegan side is perfect for a busy morning....

Ridge Gourd dal | Peerkangai Kootu recipe - pathiya samayal recipe, postpartum recipe, toddler-friendly recipe. Healthy and tasty ridge gourd kootu | stew | curry | gravy | dal a tasty South Indian kootu varieties. Traditional Tamil brahmin - Iyer style kootu variety without onion and garlic. Why ridge gourd? Ridge gourd is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories that aids in weight loss. It is also very rich in dietary fiber and enriched with all the vital elements....

So my husband has taken up juicing… He went out and bought a juicer and is now all about new “juices”. This means he spends infinity dollars on produce daily. Because how much juice do you think comes out of a head of broccoli? Like 2 teaspoons. So basically to get enough juice to fill a Dixie cup you have to buy 45 heads of broccoli. And 45 heads of broccoli is expensive....

This is a pressed ciabatta bread sandwich with a lot of Mediterranean goodness. Fresh pesto, eggplant, zucchini, mozzarella, roasted red bell pepper, the list goes on. It’s summertime, so we’re gonna start on the grill (though if you don’t have a grill, the stove top makes an okay substitute). Roasting a pepper is one of my favorite things to cook. Because you are SUPPOSED to burn it. How great is that?...

Published 10/28/2016 • Updated 7/18/2023 Whether you’re getting ready for pumpkin season or secretly missing it, because, let’s be honest, pumpkin spice is delicious any time of the year. That’s why I created this super easy, delicious dip. You only need a few ingredients like plain Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup! The best part about this dip is that you can use whatever you like for dipping!...