Vazhaithandu mour recipe - Vazhaithandu juice recipe

Vazhaithandu or banana stem or plantain stem is beneficial for our health in many ways. 

It is rich in fiber, minerals and the edible part of the stem can help to lower blood pressure, cure ulcers and prevents constipation. It helps in weight loss and to get rid of kidney stones. We usually make poriyal, pachadi, raita and kootu. 

Here we are going to see vazhaithandu juice, blended with buttermilk.

Milagu kuzhambu recipe - Black Pepper kuzhambu - No onion, no garlic pepper kuzhambu

Milagu kuzhambu is a traditional and healthy recipe. This is so easy to make and it can be used for 2 to 3 days. Also, it can be refrigerated for a week. 

Beginners can try this recipe as it includes a few ingredients, that are readily available in our kitchen. 

Sutta appalam is the best combination for this along with hot steamed rice. This is a mix for plain rice. 

An ideal recipe for a rainy day.

Capsicum or Bell pepper curry, Simple Capsicum curry

Capsicum is a vegetable with an abundant source of vitamin C. It also holds a few more vitamins and minerals and dietary fiber. 

The best way to get the nutrients from a vegetable is to limit the use of water while cooking the vegetable. Steaming is the best method to retain the nutrients. 

This simple and very easy Capsicum curry is prepared without water. 

Coriander leaves or Kothamalli podi for rice

Coriander or Cilantro, known as Kothamalli in Tamil,  has multiple health benefits.

Coriander leaves are a wonderful source of dietary fiber, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and a few more. It also contains vitamins C and K. It has anti-inflammatory properties.

Some of the health benefits are,

Lowers cholesterol level in the blood
Good for digestion
Promotes liver function
Stimulates insulin secretion

Helps those suffering from Anemia.

Cabbage thoran - Cabbage stir fry - Cabbage poriyal

Cabbage is a low calorie, fiber-rich, leafy vegetable.

It is a storehouse of many essential vitamins and minerals.

Here we are going to see Cabbage thoran. Thorans have a place in the everyday lunch menu of Kerala.

Cabbage thoran is a common and frequently made one.

It is a healthy and delicious recipe and also easy to make.

Moringa - Drumstick leaves kootu - Murugai keerai kootu - Moringa leaves stew

Drumstick or Moringa leaves have many health benefits. It is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. 

Moringa is native to India and it is easily available in local vegetable markets throughout India. It is a tree that is commonly cultivated in houses.

The dried leaves can be used to make a rice mix (Muruga ela podi).  Here we are going to see Moringa leaves kootu, which is highly nutritious. It is a very healthy recipe, rich in iron, which should be consumed frequently.

Ash gourd spiced buttermilk - White pumpkin or winter melon spiced buttermilk - Poosanikkai buttermilk - Ash gourd coolant

White pumpkin or Ash gourd has many health benefits. It has an important place in our Ayurvedic medicine.

Ash gourd is rich in water, vitamins B, C, other minerals, and fiber. Buttermilk is rich in calcium and other minerals. Ash gourd with buttermilk and a few other spices is very good for digestion and aids in peptic ulcer.

It reduces excess heat in our body and can be taken as a mid-day drink.

Papaya thoran - Kappalanga / Omakka thoran - Raw pappaya porial

Papaya, as we all know, is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins A, and C. It also contains vitamins E and K, potassium, and has many health benefits. 

It helps in weight loss, aids in digestion, boosts our immunity, good for diabetic patients, good for our eyes and skin. 

It is a natural cleanser. Papaya fruit is used as a face pack. So, papaya extracts are used in cosmetics.

Gooseberry - Amla - Nellikkai thayir pachadi

Gooseberry is the nature's gift to us. It is rich in calcium and vitamins and has many health benefits. It is used in beauty products. Amla hair oil enriches hair growth.

It slows down aging, increases metabolic activity, boosts immunity and a lot more. 

Sundaikkai pachadi - Turkey berry pachadi

Sundaikkai (Turkey berry) is a common and easily available vegetable. It has many health benefits. 

In Tamilnadu, Sundaikkai is consumed like cooking sundaikkai sambar, pulikuzhambu, and pacchadi. 

After soaking in curd or tamarind water, it is dried and used as sundaikkai vattral, which can be consumed by roasting in oil or by cooking sundaikkai vattral pulikuzhambu.

Phulka - soft chapathi with whole green gram curry

Phulka, as we all know, is made from wheat flour. This is a healthy breakfast and also very easy to prepare.

Whole green gram curry is one of the best combinations for Phulka and it is a nutritious side dish. 

Flavoured Buttermilk - Buttermilk with coriander leaves

Home made Buttermilk, as we all know is a thirst quencher, which is rich in vitamins and minerals.

Buttermilk has many health benefits, as it contains Probiotics, which keep our gut healthy.

Buttermilk also helps in irritable bowel syndrome.

Here in this floured buttermilk, I have added a few ingredients to make it so tasty. You can prepare this in just 5 minutes.