Vazhapindi Payar Thoran is one of the many dishes commonly made in Kerala. This dish is very nutritious as the Vazhapindi (banana stem) is rich in iron content and fibre, which in turn helps in relieving constipation and loose weight. Another benefits of having this …
Ethakka Vilayichathu is a Kerala snack, prepared with Kerala Banana or Nedrapazham. Apart from all it’s health benefits, the dry fruits and seeds that I have added makes it a lot more nutritious. Usually it is enjoyed as a snack, but it works as a …
Pazham Pori is a popular Kerala snack served as an evening snack. Ripe plantain or Nendra Pazham is used to prepare this. Sliced bananas dipped in a batter and deep fried. These bananas are not so easily available everywhere, but if you find a Kerala …
Kichadi or say Pachadi is one of the side dish served for onam sadhya. It is similar to curd raita we prepare in north, but thicker in consistency. As, we will be serving this on banana leaf. You can make this with different vegetables. This …
Mathanga Erissery is a traditional Kerala sadhya recipe. Mathanga means yellow pumpkin in English. Unlike all other Kerala recipes, this Mathanga curry also uses coconut. We can make this as dry curry or as gravy. Just increase or decrease the water quantity accordingly. Mathanga Erissery …
Modak is a traditional Maharashtrian sweet dumpling made using rice flour, jaggery and coconut as the main ingredients. It is offered as prasaad during Ganesh Chaturthi. Modaks are prepared in different ways using variety fillings. This post will explain you the traditional version of modak …
Chow Chow Thoran (Poriyal) is a delicious and easy to make side dish to have with sambar and steamed rice. Chayota squash is low in calories and high in fiber, antioxidants and other essential nutrients especially folate (vitamin B9). Including Chayote into your daily …
Sweet Makhanas / Gur Makhana are healthy evening snack indulgence for kids. Prepared using Phool Makhana / puffed lotus seeds and glazed with jaggery and some nuts of your choice. Fox Nuts / Makhana / Phool Makhana are Lotus seeds grown in water. And …
Palak Pulao or Spinach Rice is a healthy, delicious and one pot green rice. It is an ideal way to incorporate spinach into your meals. Raw rice cooked with spinach puree and flavored with whole garam masalas, makes it so delicious that you can have …
You all must be familiar of hummus and its health nutrients. It is a great source of plant-based protein. And it is recommended to have a protein-rich food, right at the beginning of the day, as it fills your tummy quickly, making you to less …