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.

Sundaikkai pulikuzhambu recipe - Turkey berry in tamarind gravy - Turkey berry kuzhambu recipe

Sundaikkai (Turkey berry) is rich in iron, calcium and a few other minerals and vitamins. It has amazing health benefits.  

Using fresh Sundaikkai, we prepare Sambar and Puli kuzhambu.  Here we are going to see puli kuzhambu, as the name implies, it is prepared using tamarind extract.  

This same recipe can also be prepared with dried Sundaikkai (Sundaikkai vatral), Manathakkali vatral, Shallots (small onions) etc.

Pudhina chutney for idli and dosa - Mint chutney recipe - Pudhina chutney recipe

Mint leaves or Pudhina in Tamil is an aromatic herb. It is one of the oldest herbs too. It has remarkable medicinal properties and it is commonly used by us to make chutneys, raitas etc. Also, we use it in in Biryanis. 

Mint has very powerful antioxidant properties. It aids in digestion, breathing disorders, treating skin conditions, and to manage blood glucose levels.

Here we prepare a chutney with a few ingredients. This is an excellent combination for idli and dosa.

Beetroot poriyal - Simple Beetroot poriyal - Beetroot stir fry

Beetroot is of exceptional nutritional value. It is an excellent source of folic acid and a very good source of fiber. 

It is low in fat, full of vitamins and minerals and packed with antioxidants.

Beetroot poriyal is a quick stir fry recipe. It is prepared with a few ingredients,  a nice side dish for rice with sambar and rasam.

Kappa puzhukku - Kerala Kappa puzhukku recipe - Cassava recipe

Kappa puzhukku is a traditional recipe of Kerala. Kappa or Cassava root, known as Maravalli kizhangu in Tamil is a good source of carbohydrate. 

It is a basic food like rice, mostly served along with Thenga chammandi (Coconut or Thenga thogayal).  It makes a good breakfast with kattan chaya (black tea). It can also be taken as a side dish.