Mochai Kottai is available in winter season here. It has lots of health benefits. We use this in most of the recipes we make. We add this in curries, sambar, kurma, upma etc. this beans tastes so well. It has a unique taste which makes the dish very tasty.
We all are fond of maintaining our health and we want to follow some diet plans. So when I got a chance to interact with the Dietitian Sheela Seharawat who is one of the youngest successful entrepreneur of India and founder & chief mentor of Diet Clinic Health Care Pvt Ltd http://www.dietclinic.co.in , I asked her … [Read more…]
The health benefits of bitter gourd are many and is rich in vital vitamins and minerals. It is also has very low calories and rich in dietary fiber. Bitter gourd is also very good for people with diabetes as it helps to control blood sugar. Consuming karela can help you get rid of acne, blemishes … [Read more…]
Salads are always a healthy option. We make different types of salad. Starting your meals with a bowl of salad helps to reduce your weight. Since salads are low in calories, high in fiber and rich in other nutrients, it makes your stomach feel full. In turn, you will eat less food which helps in … [Read more…]
Curry leaves is one of the common seasoning we add to most of the dishes to enhance the flavor of the dish. Curry leaves have a lot of health benefits. Without eating curry leaves we just throw them away. Curry leaves are a rich source of iron and folic acid. Curry leaves lower your blood … [Read more…]
Jackfruit seeds are very nutritious with a high source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber and vitamin A, C and B and minerals like zinc, calcium and phosphorus. Jackfruit seeds are good sources of thiamine and riboflavin. Both of these B vitamins help turn the food you eat into energy and keep your skin, eyes and … [Read more…]
Generally we make masala vadai using channa dhal. As there was some red soya bean sprouts at home, I thought of making sprout vadai and it came out very well. During this summer holiday, we can make healthy vadai like this and give to kids. Surely they will enjoy.
Soya bean sprouts, which are germinated soya beans have a delicate, distinctive flavor and provide a variety of essential nutrients. Soya bean is rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and insoluble fibre. Soya bean sprouts are a source of zinc, a mineral essential for proper sense of smell, immune function and wound healing. Soya bean sprouts … [Read more…]
Methi leaves are very beneficial to us. Methi leaves are rich in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin B6. It also contains a number of powerful phytonutrients. The health benefits of fenugreek include relief from anemia, loss of taste, fever, stomach disorders, respiratory disorders, mouth ulcers, diabetes and inflammations. So I thought of making sambar with … [Read more…]
Have you ever tried making veppilai katti? It is a simple and easy to make dry pickle which are made using lemon leaves, citron leaves and curry leaves. It is not prepared from neam leaves as the name vepillai suggests. It is a spicy and tangy ball which can be had with curd rice. This … [Read more…]