This wheat kuzhi paniyarum is a simple sweet and quick snack that satisfies your taste buds. This is different from the usual kuzhi paniyaram which we make from the left over idli batter. Wheat appam or sweet  paniyaram is usually fried in oil. But this one is more healthier as it is cooked with less oil in kuzhi paniyaram pan.  Kuzhipaniyaram pan WHEAT KUZHI PANIYARAM INGREDIENTS 1. Wheat flour - 250gms 2. Jaggery- 100gms 3. Cardamon powder - 1/2 teaspoon  4. Cashews - 8-10 broken into small pieces  5. Salt - a pinch 6. Oil - 4-5 tablespoon Note: Can also use ghee in ..read more

Spinach is generally a super food with lot of nutrients. Palak is the Indian term for spinach. It is a dark leafy green vegetable and can be eaten cooked or also raw by adding the blanched spinach to the salads. It enhances the flavor and sweeter in taste when added to the salads.  HEALTH BENEFITS 1. It is a great source of iron and so promotes hair growth and healthy skin.  2. It has lot of fibers and it is great for weight loss.  3. It is one of the best sources of dietary magnesium which improves our metabolism and hence builds a healthy immune system. 4. It is rich in anti ..read more

The spinach is a superfood loaded with lot of nutrients. Palak is the Indian term for spinach. Palak is a dark, leafy green vegetable and it can be eaten cooked or also raw blanched spinach can be added to salads for enhancing the flavor.   HEALTH BENEFITS 1. It is rich in iron and thus promotes healthy hair and skin.  2. It is one of the best sources of dietary magnesium, which improves our metabolism and hence builds a healthy immune system. 3. It is rich in antioxidants and also has low glycemic index. Low glycemic index food is slowly absorbed and does not spike the blood glucos ..read more

Red rice is a special variety of rice and it supplies plenty of nutritional perks. It is popularly known as Kerala Matta rice,  red cargo rice and also kavani rice.  Red rice puttu has high nutritional values compared to the polished white rice puttu. RED RICE PUTTU INGREDIENTS 1. Red rice flour - 250 gms 2. Jaggery - 50 gms 3. Coconut - 1 cup grated  4. Ghee - 3 tablespoons  5. Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon  6. Salt - 1/2 teaspoon  We should know the difference between teaspoon and tablespoon. The big one is tablespoon and the smaller one is teaspoon. ME ..read more

Red rice is a special variety of rice,  which is hulled or partially hulled, and has a red husk,  unlike the more common brown rice. It is also known as weedy rice. Red rice has a nutty flavor. Other different names for the red rice are Red cargo rice, Kerala matta rice, erra biyyum in Telugu and also kavuni or puttu arisi in tamilnadu.  HEALTH BENEFITS 1. Red rice has high nutritional values,  compared to the polished rice varieties. 2. The fat content in redrice is zero, and hence it is said to promote weight loss . 3. It has more fiber content and it is highly recommen ..read more

Ragi or finger millet is one of the most nutritious and healthy cereals.  IMPORTANCE OF RAGI FOR THE GROWTH OF THE CHILDREN  The high protein content makes this finger millet a very important factor in preventing malnutrition.  It is also rich in potassium, phosphorus, iron and calcium. Calcium Is the key component in maintaining bone density and health. So as we have learned about the nutritious value of ragi, the next big task is to make the children to eat ragi dishes. Let's start with ragi dosa, as dosa  always tops their favourite list.  RAGI DOSA IN ..read more

Here comes the aadi month and it's time to enjoy the ragi kanji popularly known as koozhu in tamilnadu. It's a great pro biotic,  wholesome breakfast dish. HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAGI 1. It's a whole grain with lot of Fiber content. So it's aid in weight management. 2. It's gluten free and so no allergies. 3. It's a storehouse of nutrients,  as it is rich in calcium , good carbs,  amino acids and vitamin D. 4. It is easily digestible. COOkING METHOD No of portions -2 Soaking hours- 10hrs Cooking time- 45 minutes  INGREDIENTS 1.1 cup of sprouted ragi flour 2. 5 cups of w ..read more