Sapotta Milkshake | Chikko Milkshake

Sapotta Milkshake Recipe

Yay its weekend & I cannot believe that I am actually sitting on blogger typing a post. I know you must be wondering if I actually have time to blog on a weekend. The truth is yes ;-) and this weekend was super lazy I am relaxing enjoying this simple sapotta/ chikku milkshake and typing a post. Nothing like sitting back and getting food delivered to your door step on those lazy days when you don't feel like cooking. You all know me better I never vouch for something I have never tried. Do check it out for yourself. Now lets move on to today's recipe.

Vallarai Keerai Thuvayal | Brahmi Leaves Chutney

Vallarai Keerai Thuvayal

Vallarai Keerai / Brahmi leaves are known for its bitterness and like most of us, I also used to detest these greens. My first attempt to try a curry out of these leaves was a huge flop. From them I had this huge aversion towards them and it was more of a fear that I would waste time and ingredients trying to cook with them. My impressions of these healthy greens has changed after I tried this thuvayal recipe that Amma had passed to me. Brahmi / Vallarai keerai is known for its medicinal properties, they promote blood circulation in liver, kidney and lungs. They are also known for skin health and can cure eczema, psoriasis and so on.

Sambar Sadam Tamilnadu Hotel Style | Easy Sambar Sadam

Sambar Sadam - Tamilnadu Style

I love simple one pot meals, especially the one's Amma makes. This time on my request she made this super yummy Sambar Sadam its more like Bisibella Bhath but without the garam masala and more a Tamil style recipe that has mixed vegetables, gingelly oil and small onions. Its a simple preparation with a freshly ground spice mix. A great weekend lunch recipe, purely vegetarian and can be accompanied with papad and curd. If you have guests who are vegetarian then this is a great recipe to serve. 

Vellai Poosanikai Juice for weight loss | White Pumpkin Buttermilk

Vellai Poosanikai Juice for weight loss

After posting Kollu drink for weight loss I had requests for weight loss drinks from readers. So wanted to share a simple Moor or buttermilk with vegetable (Poosanikai/ white pumpkin) that Amma makes for me whenever I come to see her. This is a great vegetable that helps you to lose weight and remove excess water retention in the body. There is no specification that you need to have it in empty stomach but its best to have this during hot summers as this drink is a natural coolant for the body during hot days. If you are prone to cold please avoid this drink. White pumpkins are very low in calorie, filled with Vitamin A, B complex. They have anti inflammatory properties and best for people suffering joint pains. Pumpkins are also best for skin and hair health. 

Murungakeerai Poriyal | Drumstick Leaves Recipe

Murungakeerai Poriyal Recipe

Drumstick leaves/ Murungakeerai are one of the most prettiest green varieties that are loaded with health benefits. I love any kind of greens and murungakeerai is no exception. For some reason its so hard to find drumstick leaves in my local market. So this time when I went home, Amma made this simple delicious drumstick leaves stir fry to go with our sambar and rasam. Drumstick leaves poriyal is more chunks with a unique taste and flavour. Its more mild and does not have a strong flavour. I totally love this combo and wanted to share this simple recipe here. Drumstick leaves are used to cure anaemia, thyroid disorder, joint pains, headache, high bp, stomach pain, ulcers, diabetes, diarrhoea and so on.