Tag: poriyal recipes

  • Mixed Vegetable Palya –  Karnataka Style Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

    Mixed Vegetable Palya – Karnataka Style Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

    The term "Palya" in Kannada refers to  dry bhaji / Subji / Stir-fry / Poriyal /Thoran / Vepudu. Here is an unusual combination of vegetables stir-fried  and uplifted with fennel dalia powder making it palette friendly. Will this combination (Broccoli + Baby Soy beans + Green Peas +Carrot) work for you? Mixed Vegetable Poriyal / Porial /…

  • Raw Papaya Poriyal – Pappali Kai Poriyal

    Raw Papaya Poriyal – Pappali Kai Poriyal

    Raw Papaya Poriyal – Have you ever tried raw papaya stir fry?? then you should! Its packed with nutrients… tastes almost like knol khol stir fry… I am fan of ripe papaya fruit but this one not much… just make it point to include in our diet once a month as its a natural colon…

  • Vallarai Keerai Poriyal – Indian Pennywort – Brahmi leaves

    Vallarai Keerai Poriyal – Indian Pennywort – Brahmi leaves

    Vallarai Keerai Poriyal – Indian Pennywort / Brahmi leaves is very healthy and nutritious… my happiness knew no bounds when i spotted this in a Chinese market…. & it was cooked as a side dish for rice–made a simple poriyal! You can find Vallarai (in tamil) in stores near you but with a different name…

  • Pudalangai Poriyal – Snake Gourd Recipes

    Pudalangai Poriyal – Snake Gourd Recipes

    Todays recipe “Pudalangai Poriyal” is a simple side dish for south indian meals. Snake Gourd / Pudalangai is very rich in fiber, increase hydration in body and most of all it strengthens the quality of your hair and aids in weight loss… hey then,I’m in! no matter whether I like it or not. This gourd is…

  • Purple Cabbage Poriyal

    Purple Cabbage Poriyal

    Simple South Indian style cabbage stir fry using purple variety of cabbage. As such that “purple” cabbage with that bright color is enough to tempt you… but I’ve added few green peas to make it more appealing. Nothing fancy…. just little tempering with saute and coconut garnish makes this veggie stir fry a great side…

  • Brussels Sprouts Poriyal – South Indian Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry

    Brussels Sprouts Poriyal – South Indian Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry

    Brussels Sprouts are leafy green vegetables, a member of the cabbage family…looking cute just like miniature cabbages. The only downside is, it has this strong, pungent taste which make many dislike this humble nutritious vegetable. Getting my family to eat brussels sprouts is quite a task and unless there is some flavor that surpasses the…

  • Cluster Beans Poriyal – Kothavarangai Poriyal – South Indian Cluster Beans Curry

    Cluster Beans Poriyal – Kothavarangai Poriyal – South Indian Cluster Beans Curry

    Cluster Beans,  also known as Kothavarangai in Tamil, Gawar in Hindi, Goruchikkudu in Telugu is a very humble vegetable with many health benefits… its good for diabetes, great for heart, aids digestion, strengthen bones and also helps to regulate blood pressure. It is very common in South Indian homes and often prepared as a dry…

  • Vazhai Thandu Poriyal – Banana Stem Poriyal – Plantain Stem Stir fry

    Vazhai Thandu Poriyal – Banana Stem Poriyal – Plantain Stem Stir fry

    Vazhai Thandu Poriyal – Vazhai thandu / Banana stem / Plantain stem is a fiber rich food with lot of health benefits. Very good for constipation problems, UTI , diabetic friendly and also helps with weight loss. I use to have these often back home when amma was cooking and now i know how hard…

  • Mulai Keerai Poriyal Recipe – Amaranth leaves stir fry –  முளைக்கீரை பொரியல்

    Mulai Keerai Poriyal Recipe – Amaranth leaves stir fry – முளைக்கீரை பொரியல்

    If you are looking for a new leafy green to shake up your spinach routine, try Amaranth ( Mulai Keerai / முளைக்கீரை ) greens. It is a terrific source of vitamin A, folate, iron, and calcium, and it tastes pleasantly earthy, available all year long in most Asian markets and Indian grocery stores. There are three common…

  • Indian Broad Beans Fry – Chikkudu Kaya Kura

    Indian Broad Beans Fry – Chikkudu Kaya Kura

    Andhra style Indian broad beans curry.  Chikkudu Kaya (Indian Broad Beans) Kura (Curry).Indian Broad Beans ( Avarakkai in Tamil / Chikkudu kaya in Telugu / Sem in Hindi / Avarekayi in Kannada / Avara in Malayalam )