Author: Sindhu B Pillai

Moringa Leaf ( Drumstick leaf) Thoran

Moringa  leaves (മുരിങ്ങ ഇല) are rich in β carotene (seven times than the spinach)  Calcium, Phosphorus, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and moderate amount of Iron. Recent studies have found that both β – carotene and ascorbic acids are anti-oxidants which help to protect the body from infections, heart attacks and cancers. […]

Sesame Balls (എള്ളുണ്ട )

Sesame seed is a good source of  minerals such as Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and also good source of Copper an Manganese. It is also a source for some phyto-nutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoid phenolic anti-oxidants, vitamins and dietary fiber with potent anti-cancer as well as health […]

Tandoori chicken

A popular  Indian/ Pakistani dish consisting of roasted chicken prepared with yogurt and spices. Its a healthy non-veg dish as its uses less quantity of oil and also melts the chicken’ fat out.

Puttu-The Indian Steam Cake

Puttu (പുട്ട് ), is a Kerala breakfast dish of steamed cylinders of ground rice/wheat/Ragi /oats layered with coconut [1] [2] [3]. It is highly popular in the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as in few areas of Sri Lanka, is served with side dishes such as […]

Appam

“Appam” (Aaappam- അപ്പം) is one of the popular traditional breakfast dishes of Kerala. This soft and spongy rice dish goes great with side dishes like egg masala or kadala curry. Appam is a very special dish in Christian cuisines in festival occasions and is served commonly with non-vegetarian stews. The variants […]

Spicy Egg Masala

Egg masala (മുട്ട മസാല /മുട്ടക്കറി) is an absolute delight and great side dish for breakfast dishes. You can find this as a great combination for typical Kerala rice/wheat breads such as Appam, Idiappam and Parotta. A hot milk-tea going with this combo is very typical. The recipe uses sliced onions […]