Capsicum or Bell pepper curry, Simple Capsicum curry

Capsicum is a vegetable with an abundant source of vitamin C. It also holds a few more vitamins and minerals and dietary fiber. 

The best way to get the nutrients from a vegetable is to limit the use of water while cooking the vegetable. Steaming is the best method to retain the nutrients. 

This simple and very easy Capsicum curry is prepared without water. 

Tomato chutney with onion - Tomato chutney for Idli and dosa

Tomato + Onion chutney is a very easy recipe and the specialty of this chutney is, it goes well with idli, dosa, kara kozhakkatai, and chappathi.  

You can instantly grind this chutney as the ingredients are the basic ones in our kitchen.

We can bring some taste differences in this chutney, by varying the proportions of tomato and onion. 

One is using equal quantities of both, next one is with more tomatoes+less onion and the last one is with more onion+less tomatoes. 

Here I have used more tomatoes option.

Coriander leaves or Kothamalli podi for rice

Coriander or Cilantro, known as Kothamalli in Tamil,  has multiple health benefits.

Coriander leaves are a wonderful source of dietary fiber, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and a few more. It also contains vitamins C and K. It has anti-inflammatory properties.

Some of the health benefits are,

Lowers cholesterol level in the blood
Good for digestion
Promotes liver function
Stimulates insulin secretion

Helps those suffering from Anemia.

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.