Category: food
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Rooted in Nutrition Series 1: Cassava
Growing up in Kerala, I’ve been surrounded by the rich abundance of tuber vegetables. From backyard gardens to the local markets, tubers were a staple part of our meals. Yet, when I talk to friends outside Kerala, many assume that cassava (kappa) is the only tuber we have. But the truth is, Kerala offers a…
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Pathila Thoran: Kerala’s Healing Greens on a Plate for Monsoon Wellness
Karkkidakam, the month of heavy rains and seasonal shifts, brings with it the age-old tradition of Pathila Thoran—a nourishing stir-fry made from ten medicinally rich leaves. These backyard greens, harvested with care, provide a natural boost to immunity and well-being. But gathering them requires mindfulness—correct identification, safe harvesting practices, and proper cleaning ensure both health…
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Natural drinks for a cool Summer
Stepping out in summer is always a sweat-work! Especially when you are in a humid place, you will feel extra fatigue and thirst. These times the juice shops in Kerala would be crowded for the sarbats and juices. I am sure that you might have heard about the famous ‘Kulukki sarbath’ too :P. Here I…
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Burans drink – An Elixir from Himalayas
Burans/Buransh is Rhododendron arboreum or the tree rhododendron which is an evergreen small tree with bright red,pink or white flowers. It is the state flower of Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh. Also found in regions of Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and all the other neighboring countries. The flowers are widely known for it’s medicinal and ayurvedic purposes. The…
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Pottu-vellari – A natural Summer thirst-buster
This fruit is called as Pottu vellari in Malayalam. Blonde cucumber/Snap melon in English. One of the summer fruit(Read about other Summer fruits of Kerala here) which is easily available in few places in Kerala. Pottu Vellari got its name because of the cracks that appear on its skin when it gets ripe. I used…
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Home-bakers with healthy bakes from Bangalore
Now many people are becoming aware of the harmful effects of maida and white sugar. Some of my friends told me that they already eliminated Maida and white sugar from daily cooking. But what about bakery items? Like birthday cakes, breads etc. Not everyone has time to make their own bread. So I suggested them…
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Buttermilk as Summer drink
Few of my fellow friends told me that they don’t have any other social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram where I post often. Hence I thought of sharing the content which I post on FB and IG here also. Starting with the one I posted today on IG. In Summer, I would like to have…
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Kuruva Rice
Kuruva is a 200+ year old natural and traditional rice variety from Wayanad, Kerala. It has very high fiber content and helps to control diabetes. Yet another rice variety from my Amma’s kitchen. A.
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Mulayari – Bamboo Rice
It is actually the seeds which are collected from bamboo flowers. High in protein, helps to reduce cholestrol level, has anti-diabetic properties. When I was opening the packet of rice for the click, accidentally, I spewed few grains on the floor. Amma came and told me to ‘perukify’ (pick) each and every grain with the…
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Rakthashali Rice
Rakthashali is one of the rarest red rice varieties with high medicinal value and believed to be extinct in this part of the world. It is widely mentioned in puranas and ancient texts of Ayurveda as having properties potent enough to cure many ailments, including cancer. Ayurveda says this variety of rice, dating its use…
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Thavala kannan Rice :O
My parents consume the traditional unpolished rice varieties according to the availability. The varieties are not readily accessible in near by stores. They have to travel minimum 40kms+ to next town and purchase it. During every visit, we can learn new names of rice varieties. This time it is thavala kannan(literal translation-Frog eyed). This is…
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