Healthy Diet

Sambharam

Pacha moru /Sambharam (സംഭാരം) is spiced buttermilk, an ultimate body cooler and thirst killer for the summer season on a hot sunny day. Even though there is no need for an elaborate recipe to explain, the preparation is very special for the authentic taste and satisfaction. The perfect combination of […]

Chena-Vazhakkai Mezhukkupuratty

For long I was thinking of consolidating a few recipes for postpartum (post-delivery) care dishes. Vazhakkai (Green banana) – Chena (elephant yam) Mezhukkupuratti is the first one to go in to this category. The blend of these vegetable with coconut pieces in the sauté style preparation make this dish a perfect […]

Oats puttu

Here is a wonderful recipe if you want to have a perfect healthy start for your day. Oats Puttu brings together the benefits Oats- known to be one of the healthiest grains on earth – and grated coconut,  cooked in the traditional Kerala steam Cake (Puttu) style. The  the blend of […]

Fish Thoran

A blend of grated coconut and minced fish as a perfect side dish to go with rice, for fish lovers. Though not a common preparation in Kerala cuisine, we do see some similar recipes prepared with tuna fish in some parts of the state. Fish with thick flesh is a […]

Healthy Ladoo

A healthy snack/dessert dish option for sweet  lovers. Here is a recipe for Ladoo/Ladu/Laddu – from multiple grains and sweated with palm jaggery. It is a perfect choice for low-calorie snack for children and elders. Can be preserved in normal temperature for 3-4 days and for weeks in refrigerator. 

Broccoli Carrot Thoran

A healthy blend of two wonderful vegetables, prepared in Kerala side dish style. Finely chopped carrot and broccoli is cooked with masala prepared of grated coconut. I prefer this preparation for my family, as a tasty alternative for consuming Brocolli in Kerala style.