by Ranjani Sekar | Dec 21, 2024 | Food, Side-Dishes, Veg
Introduction People rarely see banana blossoms compared to the more common banana fruit. However, this highly nutritious ingredient offers incredible versatility in recipes. Packed with health benefits, this exotic flower deserves a spot in your kitchen. It’s perfect...
by Ranjani Sekar | Dec 20, 2024 | Side-Dishes, Veg
Crispy, flavorful, and super easy, this is what makes the dish: baby potato fry. So, transform the usually humble baby potatoes into golden, crispy pieces that are suitable for snacking, for sides, or even as a main course. This dish is aromatic in spices and has...
by Ranjani Sekar | Dec 20, 2024 | Food, Side-Dishes, Veg
The perfect choice when you need something healthy and yummy, you will certainly enjoy making and consuming Black-Eyed Bean Poriyal. The black-eyed beans (Cowpeas, commonly referred to as karamani in tamil) have all the necessary protein blended in a very simple...
by Ranjani Sekar | Dec 20, 2024 | Food, Side-Dishes, Veg
Introduction Brinjal stir fry, as the dish is also popularly known by its other name eggplant stir fry, enjoyed worldwide in cuisines. With its mouth-watering flavor thanks to the smoke-flavored scent along with a dash of spices added in it, the dish can easily be...
by Ranjani Sekar | Dec 19, 2024 | Blog, Health
Introduction Quality sleep forms the bedrock of health, yet many ignore it in this fast-paced world. Nutrition and exercise are emphasized, but the importance of sleep is often underplayed. Sleep does more than just rest; it rejuvenates the body and mind, which...
by Ranjani Sekar | Dec 19, 2024 | Food, Side-Dishes, Veg
Cabbage Moong Dal is the simplest south Indian dish that combines the wholesome flavors of cabbage and moong dal (yellow split lentils). This dish has a subtle spice level in it and can be quite nutritious for lunch or dinner and can be relished with either rice or...
by Ranjani Sekar | Dec 19, 2024 | Food, Side-Dishes, Veg
Cabbage poriyal is a traditional South Indian stir-fry made with shredded cabbage, coconut, and aromatic spices. Moreover, it’s a simple, healthy, and delicious side dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of main meals like rice, chapati, or dosa. Known for its...
by Ranjani Sekar | Dec 16, 2024 | Blog, Travel
Introduction Traveling isn’t just about ticking famous landmarks off your bucket list; it’s about uncovering stories, cultures, and places that lie hidden from the usual tourist trails. Imagine sipping tea in a tranquil, misty mountain village or wandering through...
by Ranjani Sekar | Dec 16, 2024 | Food, Side-Dishes, Veg
This vegetable from nature’s own palette stands among the richest hues of the colors, this time in deep red, is quite a popular health-giver too. How often have you seen beetroot prepared as an interesting dish? A South Indian staple stir-fry made using grated...
by Ranjani Sekar | Dec 16, 2024 | Blog, Health
Maintaining a healthy diet is more important today than ever. The increased rates of lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart conditions have been blamed on the increased consumption of processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and stress. A healthy diet...
