Today’s post for Blogging Marathon #13 is a very simple yet soothing rasam.Usually we use toor dal to prepare rasam.But in the postpartum period, toor dal is considered to be a little heavy on the stomach and a little hard to digest. Hence toor dal is usually substituted with Moongdal.Since sour foods are to be…
Postpartum Nutritional Needs
The importance of a proper nutritional support for mother is emphasized for the following reasons To replace the nutrients lost during pregnancy and delivery To return to the pre-pregnancy weight To have energy to feed the baby The link between the mother and the new born continues even after birth. The nutritional need of the…
Manathakkaali Vartal podi | Blacknightshade Dal Spice Mix
My second post for Srivalli’s Blogging Marathon is a spice mix.If you have been following my blog, you would be aware about my love for simple spice mixes that brighten up a meal.Here is another one joining the band… Manathakkali vatral is a commodity that is rarely being used these days.The leaves and berries of the plant…
Postpartum Peroid
It looks like I have been blogging exclusive for Srivalli’s Blogging Marathon for the past couple of months.With the preparation and arrival of New born at home, things are more in focus around the Lil Dude and hence all other things took a back seat.But then when it comes to this blogging marathon,I did not want to miss…
Oriental Uthappam
For the final day of Blogging Marathon, I have selected this recipe under the theme ‘7 days of dal’.Before I go on,I just found out that this is my 100th post for the blogging marathon!! The use of dals is not restricted to just making gravies and snacks.It can also be a centre piece in…
