Herbal bath powder - Kuliyal powder - Homemade herbal bath powder recipe

Herbal bath powder, which is rich in natural ingredients is very easy to prepare. The main ingredient is whole green gram. 

I prepare this powder.  I am fond of natural products and I prefer them.  

The ingredients are easily available in stores or in naatu marunthu kadai. It is a substitute for soap. 

Herbal bath powder's benefits are amazing. 

Cabbage thoran - Cabbage stir fry - Cabbage poriyal

Cabbage is a low calorie, fiber-rich, leafy vegetable.

It is a storehouse of many essential vitamins and minerals.

Here we are going to see Cabbage thoran. Thorans have a place in the everyday lunch menu of Kerala.

Cabbage thoran is a common and frequently made one.

It is a healthy and delicious recipe and also easy to make.

Moringa - Drumstick leaves kootu - Murugai keerai kootu - Moringa leaves stew

Drumstick or Moringa leaves have many health benefits. It is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. 

Moringa is native to India and it is easily available in local vegetable markets throughout India. It is a tree that is commonly cultivated in houses.

The dried leaves can be used to make a rice mix (Muruga ela podi).  Here we are going to see Moringa leaves kootu, which is highly nutritious. It is a very healthy recipe, rich in iron, which should be consumed frequently.

Pumpkin fibrous strands and seeds thogayal - Pumpkin thogayal - Poosanikkai thogayal

Pumpkin is one of the widely grown vegetables, which is rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. It is good for our health. 

Pumpkins are a member of the gourd family, which includes Cucumber, Honeydew melon, Watermelon and Zucchini.

All the parts of a Pumpkin are edible. Here we are going to see a thogayal, which is made from the strands and seeds (inner soft part) of a Pumpkin. Pumpkin seeds are used to make halwa.

Ennai kathrikkai - Stuffed Brinjal curry

Brinjal is a common vegetable, which is widely used in India.  It is also known as eggplant. 

This stuffed Brinjal curry is one the best side dishes for curd rice. This is also a good combination for rice with sambar and rasam too.

There are a few variations in this preparation. Here I have narrated a simple version that brings out soft and delicious curry.