Manjal/Turmeric is one of the most effective nutritional supplement. It has Curcumin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. When turmeric is taken along with pepper, its health benefits manifolds. It helps in lowering the risks of brain diseases, heart diseases, cancer, arthritis and helps in treating depression. This recipe is such an easy one, through which we can reap the full benefits of turmeric.
This month of Purattasi is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and Saturdays are considered auspicious for Him. Different offerings are made during this period and one of them is Ulundhodharai or Ulundhogare. A simple flavourful tasty rice variety made with urad dal which can be prepared within 10 minutes.
French beans are excellent source of Vitamins A,C, K , folic acid and fibre. Due to its high nutrition value, it helps in prevention of cancer, obesity, diabetes , heart disease and improves the immune system. This Satvik version of pulav takes just a few minutes to prepare and reap the benefits of French beans and millets at one go!
Sindhi cuisine is very simple, use seasonal vegetables and have a lot of varieties. Rice is an integral part of their daily meal. Bhuga Chawaran is one important dish which is made with lots of caramelised onions and that is why people simply call it onion Pulav. Replacing rice with millets did not make the dish less tasty!
Samba Sadham (Pepper, Jeera Rice) is a simple, unique, flavourful and tasty rice variety served as a prasadham in Chidambaram Natarajar Temple. Since pepper and cumin have a lot of medicinal properties, having this rice variety at least once in 15 days helps our stomach function properly.
