Do you want to overeat something without pangs of guilt?? Presenting – TOFU – also known as BEAN CURD / SOY CHEESE.Sometimes it is also referred the ‘cheese of Asia’ .The Chinese call it ‘Doufu’ It is low in cholesterol and calories but high in protein.It is also a good source of iron,selenium, omega-3 fatty…
I nearly jumped with joy when I saw this month’s ingredient for JFI!! Flower power – What a beautiful and innovative theme!!!!Soooo many flowers danced in my mind all except the humble banana blossom.It was not until the local veggie vendor called out “Vaazhapoo” did i realise that I had a very easy recipe to…
The saying – ‘The way to a man’s heart is through is stomach’ may be very true but what if that food affects his heart??? Scary thought, huh?? Each and every day we hear about ‘cholesterol, heart blocks, low fat diets …… -the list is endless. A tasty dish does not necessarily mean it has…
You Need: Coriander seeds – 1 cupPepper-1/2 cupCumin Seeds – 1/2 cupToor dhal – 1 tablespoonChilli – according to tasteMustard seeds – 1/4 teaspoonOil-2 tablespooons 1. Dry roast coriander seeds till a nice aroma arises.2.Roast the rest of the ingredients together till the dhal turns brown.3.Let it cool.4.Combine all the roasted ingredients and grind to…
Summer is the best time to prepare sundried veggies.It comes in handy when we run out of vegetables for sambar or raita. Also known as Black nightshade,manathakkali has many healing and soothing properties.The greens of the plant can be cooked with dhal to get a delicious kootu or stir fried. I just love manathakkai vatral-be…
