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…]
Thenga Chammanthi is a traditional recipe which is made in Kerala. In Tamilnadu this is called as thengai thogayal. My mother used to make this and this goes well with rice, idly, dosa or kanji (porridge). We can also have this with curd rice.
We can easily prepare Kerala style vegetable stew at home and it is made with simple ingredients. We can add vegetables like potatoes, carrots, beans, peas, etc. in the stew. Cooking the stew in coconut milk gives a special taste to the dish. If you cannot find time to prepare coconut milk at home, you … [Read more…]
Chakka erissery is a Kerala dish in which we use raw jackfruit. Coconut is ground with some spices and added to raw jackfruit to make this curry. Raw jackfruit is very good for diabetics as it has low glycemic index. It is a rich source of vitamins A, C, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, and folate. It … [Read more…]
Jackfruit is available in mid-March to May and is a very healthy super food. Tender raw jackfruit is the one which is small and lots of health benefits. It has low Glycemic Index and is very good for people with diabetics. Clinical trials conducted at Sydney University’s Glycemic Index Research Service (SUGiRS) have found that … [Read more…]
Tapioca is very healthy option and is very popular in Kerala. Tapioca helps in healthy weight gain, increases the circulation and red blood cell count, protects against birth defects, improves digestion, lowers cholesterol levels, prevents diabetes, improves metabolic activities and has many more properties. Mashed tapioca is a very tasty dish prepared by cooking the … [Read more…]
Keerai Molagootal is an authentic Palakkad dish. With the slight spice the dish is enjoyed by kids as well as elders. Keerai Molagootal can be prepared with any of the greens like siru keerai, aria keerai, palak keerai, paruppu keerai and thandu keerai.
Erissery is a traditional Kerala dish which is very healthy as it has black eyed beans and pumkin. Black eyed beans is rich in fiber, iron and zinc. Half a cup of black-eyed peas has only 100 calories and 1 gram of fat. So it is very good for people with diabetes and those who want … [Read more…]
This is a Kerala recipe. Chammanthi is a side dish made for idly, dosa or rice. Manga chammanthi is prepared using raw mango, coconut and some more ingredients. The taste is awesome with the tanginess of raw mango. This is a very simple and easy dish.
Many people do not like bitter gourd because of the bitter taste in it. But it has many health benefits. Bitter gourd lowers blood glucose as it contains a chemical called Charantin which reduces high blood glucose levels so it is very good for Diabetic persons. A serving of bitter gourd satisfies your entire daily … [Read more…]