Ellu Bella Recipe | Sankranti Mix Recipe

January 1, 2019 By Raji 4 Comments

Ellu (sesame seeds) bella(jaggery) along with other ingredients is a perfectly balanced mix for the month of January. It has protein, calcium, oil and iron from the ingredients, which are required for our body to rejuvenate from the winter weather. As we all know in every part of our country Sankranthi festival is celebrated, though each state has its own name for this festival, basically celebrating the harvest. At this time of the year, weather will be cold and dry, the main ingredients we use to prepare the dish for this festival is til/sesame seeds and jaggery along with nuts and coconut, which makes it an absolute health snack for the winter

ALong with the ellu bella we make this Sakkare achchu as well. For the recipe Click HERE on SAKKARE ACACHU

Have a Happy Shankranthi!

Healthy and Delicious Badam/Almond Chutney

January 2, 2014 By Raji 2 Comments

Almond Chutney is very simple to prepare, it is packed with the great nutritional benefits of Almonds and gives a good nutty flavor if used as dip’s for vegetables or as a salad dressing.

Nutrition and health benefits of Almonds

Almond (Badam) acts as a very good substitute for coconut. If you are a vegan, Almonds fill in most for the milk’s nutrition. Almonds contain lot of protein, calcium and vitamin B complex. It is very rich in Vitamin A, riboflavin and niacin (increases HDL and reduces triglycerides). Here is a great informational link that details the nutrition and health benefits of Almonds. Also, this is a great article about why soaking of nuts are beneficial. “Soaking Nuts” from The Nourishing Gourmet. …

Edamame – Cabbage dry Curry

December 31, 2013 By Raji Leave a Comment

Simple dry curry using frozen edamame and carrots. This is protein rich, delicious and simple to make side dish, You can eat as it is or eat with rotis, side dish for rasam rice.
Edamame is rich in vitamin C and helps in cardiovascular health, which helps to prevent colon cancer and ease the menopause symptoms.

Garbanzo Beans Chutney / Spread

December 31, 2013 By Raji Leave a Comment

Chutney is one of the popular side dishes for dosa, idli, and other south Indian breakfasts. Here is a healthy food that tastes good! It is an excellent spread for Sandwiches, Wraps and Burritos. It is a good recipe that can go into your kid’s lunch box without guilt :) This is a Gluten Free recipe!
Chickpeas/garbanzo beans are a great source of zinc, folate and protein. These are high in fiber, low in fat and most of this is polyunsaturated.
Garbanzo beans contains more than 60% of insoluble fiber and can reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Helps in blood sugar regulation due to slowing down the digestion process.
Helps in lowering blood cholesterol levels.