Vara kothamalli is nothing but Coriander seeds and is also known by the names Dhania, kothamir.The health benefits of coriander seeds are hard to ignore. Traditionally it is referred to as ‘Anti -Diabetic’ spice.It stimulates the secretion of insulin thereby controlling blood sugar level. It is said that coriander seeds reduces LDL cholesterol and increases…
Whenever I see an elderly couple I feel a great sense of warmth and pride.They need not be my family or even someone known to me.Something in them draws my attention.I feel so happy looking at the elderly that I wish I too would live to that age. Their eyes speak years of experiences,their joys…
Parotta is a famous breakfast dish in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.When paired with Kurma they can rightly called ‘ A perfect match’!!!! When I was working for a super specialty hospital,the lunch timings would be near tea time!!!The schedule was hectic and on certain days we dietitians would start lunch around 3pm!In spite of advising…
When the usual beans curry sounds boring, this usili definitely makes the meal interesting. The addition of lentils to the curry makes it healthier and tastier. I used: Beans – 1 cup,chopped and boiledToor dhal-less than ½ a cupChanna dhal- less than ¼ cupRed chillies – 2Coconut- 2 tablespoons gratedSalt to taste Seasoning: Mustard- 1…
Mother-in-law-[MIL]-What’s that in your hand?Daughter-in-law[DIL]-That’s corn meal…MIL-What are you going to do with it?DIL-Try out some new dish I guess…MIL-!!! ???? A few months later…. MIL-You got another pack of that corn meal?DIL-No its the same one.MIL-Any idea what you are going to do with it?DIL-How about idli?MIL-!!! ??? A couple of days later.. MIL-What’s…
