Category: food
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Rooted in Nutrition Series 4: Arrowroot
The content discusses the White Arrowroot plant (Maranta arundinacea) and its uses, including its historical medicinal significance in wound healing and its edible starch’s applications in cooking and cosmetics. It also highlights its nutritional benefits and the variety of arrowroot species and their culinary uses, particularly in South Asia.
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Rooted in Nutrition Series 3: Winged beans
The winged bean is prized as a multi-purpose crop due to its edible pods, flowers, seeds, leaves, and tuberous roots, which are all highly nutritious. Known as a “superfood” in many parts of the world, it plays an important role in promoting food security and sustainable agriculture in tropical and subtropical regions. Its distinctive four-angled pods and…
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Rooted in Nutrition Series 2: Sweet Potato
After the first tuber of this series – Tapioca, here comes the Sweet Potato! The modest sweet potato has journeyed across continents, sustained civilizations, and even ignited historical discussions. Coming from Central and South America, it was grown more than 5,000 years ago by the ancient civilizations of Peru and Mexico. When Christopher Columbus reached…
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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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