Another tasty way to take in Manathakkali vatral is in the raita form.Here is a simple and easy raita with numerous health benefits.Yogurt is a coolant and has Calcium and manathakkali vatral has medicinal properties of cleansing the internal organs. You need: Thick Yogurt / Curd – 1 cup Manathakkali vatral – 2 tablespoons Ghee-…
Upma Kozhukattai
Upma kozhukattai is a simple snack/breakfast food that is easy to digest and tasty as well. It is a steamed preparation of rice and dal.As you may be aware, grains and pulse combination is an excellent way to obtain all the amino acid and making the protein available for the body. Mom prepared this as…
Postpartum Pathiya Podi
Pathiya or pathiyam is the diet given during special stages of life life like postpartum period or during certain illness .This is spice mix prepared especially during the postpartum period. Though this spice mix is good for everyone, not many people prepare this other than the time when there is a new mom at home.Since…
Nutrients / Foods To Help Fight Postpartum Depression
The first few week after delivery can be very trying and tiresome. Studies show that one in ten women face postpartum depression.It is a condition where the women faces certain symptoms of clinical depression after childbirth. Some of the symptoms include Low self esteem Exhaustion Eating and sleeping disorders Spells of anger against others Frustration…
Peanut Coriander Chutney
When we are bored with the usual coconut chutney for idli and dosa this chutney made with peanut and coriander is a welcome change.In the postpartum period, peanut can be used in small quantities and mom made this chutney for me.It was such a yummy side dish and I loved the nutty coriander flavor of…
