Millet sweet pongal was in my to-do list for a long time. I used Kodo millet for this sweet pongal. Kodo millet is known as Varagu in Tamil, Kodon in Hindi, Arikelu in Telugu and Haarka in Kannada. I don't have traditional pongal paanai, so I am using pressure cooker for preparing pongal. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing south Indian Kodo Millet Sweet Pongal | Varagu Arisi Sakkarai Pongal.
Thai Pongal Festival for 2016 falls on January 15th. Sweet Pongal and Khara Pongal are usually prepared on this harvest festival day. Instead of trying normal rice pongal, I tried thinai arisi pongal and it was good. Thinai arisi is also known as Foxtail millet in English, Kakkum in Hindi, Korra biyyam in telugu. Millets are easy to digest and makes a Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Thinai Arisi Khara Pongal | Fox tail Millet Ven Pongal.
Sorghum provides essential nutrients like Iron, calcium, phosphorous, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folic acid. It is also fiber rich food. Sorghum also known as Jowar in Hindi, Jolada in Tamil, Jonnalu in Telugu and Jonna in Kannada. This jowar biscuit will be very crispy and can be eaten as a evening snacks or healthy school snacks box recipe. I have added cocoa powder especially for kids. You can also prepare omiting cocoa powder, if you are not chocolate fan. Please check below for step wise instructions and pictures for preparing Jowar Chocolate Cookies | Sorghum Chocolate Biscuits.
Ragi Semiya is always one an item in my grocery list. Somehow I missed posting the recipe. Ragi is rich source of Iron, calcium, fibers, proteins and other essential minerals. Ragi is easy to digest and helps in losing weight. Ragi Semiya can be served for breakfast or evening snacks. I added shredded coconut to this semiya to make it more appealing to my kids. I simply followed the instructions given in the back of the semiya packet. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Ragi Semiya | Finger Millet Vermicelli upma.
Millet Idli and Dosa was in my to-do list for a long time. Kodo Millet is also known as Varagu in Tamil, Kodon in Hindi, Arikelu in Telugu and Haarka in Kannada. Millets are rich in dietary fiber, iron, calcium and vitamins. Batter is prepared using Kodo Millet and Urad dal. once batter is fermented, Idli and dosa can be prepared using same batter. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Varagu Idli and Dosa | Kodo Millet Idli and Dosa.
When I posted sathu maavu powder, I promised I will soon post Sathu Maavu Laddu. Once the sathu maavu powder is prepared, this laddu is very easy to prepare. It is quite addictive too.I have already posted Ragi Chocolate Laddu, Maa Laddu, Pasi paruppu Laddu and Urad dal Laddu. These sweets are rich in nutrients and easy to prepare. It stays fresh for about a week. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian easy and healthy Sathu Maavu Laddu | Mixed Millets Laddu | Health Mix Urundai .
Homemade Health mix powder can be used for preparing sweet and salt version of porridge. It can be given for toddlers and kids. I have used brown rice, millets and various pulses. My kids are picky slow eaters. So my mom made this health mix powder when she came here. This Health mix provides lot of nutrients from various millets and pulses. I will be posting Sathu maavu Laddu and Sathu maavu porridge soon. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Homemade Health Mix Powder | Sathu Maavu Powder.
Finger Millet is known as Ragi or Kelvaragu in Tamil. Finger millets are rich in iron, calcium and fiber. Ragi porridge is given to toddlers in India. My elder one doesn't like ragi flavor. So I added chocolate to this laddu. Adding cocoa powder and vanilla essence reduces the flavor from Ragi. It makes an excellent school snacks box recipe. It can be prepared within 20 mins. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Ragi Chocolate Laddu | Finger Millet Chocolate Laddu.
Finger millet is one of a popular cereal in Kongunadu. It is known as Ragi, Kelvaragu in Tamil. Ragi is rich in nutrients and lot of dishes are prepared in South India using this finger millet. Ragi has good number of amino acids. Ragi is very rich in calcium when compared to other cereals. Ragi Kozhukattai can be eaten as breakfast or evening snacks. Avoid adding onions if you are preparing for Ganesh chaturthi. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Ragi Kozhukattai.
Finger millet also known as ragi, kelvaragu.
Finger millet is rich source of Iron, calcium, fibres, proteins and other essential minerals. Ragi is easy to digest and helps in losing weight. Ragi has more fibre content when compared to maida, so it is very healthy and digests easily.This Kelavaragu biscuit will be very crispy and goes well with evening tea. Please check below for step wise instructions and pictures for preparing Ragi biscuit | Finger Millet Cookies.
Ragi Pakoda is a South Indian snacks prepared from Finger millets flour. This is one of my favourite child hood snacks.A simple easy and healthy recipe. Ragi is rich source of Iron, calcium, fibers, proteins and other essential minerals. Ragi is easy to digest and helps in losing weight.This Kelavaragu vada will be very crispy and goes well with evening tea. Please check below for step wise instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Ragi Pakoda | Finger Millet Fritters.
My mom regularly uses millet. She makes a lot of dishes with Millet. Ragi Dosa is a simple and healthy dish prepared with Ragi Flour and Atta. It is an instant dosa.The best thing is no need to grind and no need to wait for fermentation. A quick healthy and tasty tiffin. Please check below for step-wise instructions and pictures for making south Indian Ragi Dosa | Kezhvaragu Dosa.
When I posted sathu maavu powder, I promised I will soon post Sathu Maavu Laddu. Once the sathu maavu powder is prepared, this laddu is very easy to prepare. It is quite addictive too.I have already posted Ragi Chocolate Laddu, Maa Laddu, Pasi paruppu Laddu and Urad dal Laddu. These sweets are rich in nutrients and easy to prepare. It stays fresh for about a week. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian easy and healthy Sathu Maavu Laddu | Mixed Millets Laddu | Health Mix Urundai .
Ragi Pakoda is a South Indian snacks prepared from Finger millets flour. This is one of my favourite child hood snacks.A simple easy and healthy recipe. Ragi is rich source of Iron, calcium, fibers, proteins and other essential minerals. Ragi is easy to digest and helps in losing weight.This Kelavaragu vada will be very crispy and goes well with evening tea. Please check below for step wise instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Ragi Pakoda | Finger Millet Fritters.
