Author: Hema
Vazhaipoo Porial / Banana Flower Curry

Vazhaipoo is a superfood which has lots of health benefits. Vazhaipoo is also called as banana blossom, banana flower or banana heart. Banana flower is packed with essential minerals such as phosphorous, calcium, potassium, copper, magnesium and iron, vital for several bodily functions. Banana flower is good for diabetic patients as it reduces the level … [Read more…]
Chidambaram Brinjal / Kathirikkai Kothsu

Chidambaram Brinjal Kothsu is a popular accompaniment for ven pongal, idly or dosa. Brinjal kothsu is prepared in Chidambaram temple along with Jeeraga samba sadam and offered to Lord Nataraja. Traditionally it is prepared by directly cooking the brinjal over the flame. Once the brinjal is cooked, the skin will be removed and mashed it … [Read more…]
Mochai Keerai (Field Beans Spinach) Porial

In this season, we get lots of mochai kottai. Mochai kottai has lots of health benefits. Mochai kottai looks like avaraikkai. Inside this , if we remove we can find mochai kottai. It is also known as field beans.Field beans is rich in proteins and helps in giving strength to our body. Field beans is … [Read more…]
Samai Arisi / Little Millet Aappam

Millets are nutricious, gluten free and rich in fibre and vitamins. Little millets are suitable for all age groups. Little millet also helps to reduce weight. You can eat it as a rice replacement. It is rich in minerals such as potassium, zinc, iron and calcium. It is also packed with the health benefits of … [Read more…]