Category Archives: Side dish
Tindora in Lemon grass, Coriander and Coconut milk (Spices free)
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Tindora/Ivy gourd is cooked in the fantastic paste made with fresh coriander and Cocconut milk. Haven’t used any spices in this recipe just added green chilli for the spice and this can be enjoyed as a side dish with Rice or Roti .
Health Benefits:
Ivy gourd is used in ayurvedic medicine and Asian cuisine in a very similar to that of bitter melon. It is also rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A , additionally it is regarded as an excellent source of protein and fiber.
Coriander is essential herb that is added a lot of indian dishes and also used for garnishing. Apart from its sweet,tangy and slightly citrus flavour.
Serves: 3-4
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
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Avial using dessicated/dry coconut and olive oil
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Avail is a dish that is common in Kerala and Tamilnadu states of India. It is a thick mixture of vegetables, curd and coconut, seasoned with coconut seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves and it is simple and tasty curry.
Coconut oil vs Olive oil, both contain very different fats, but are both extremely beneficial and healthy for different reasons. Coconut oil will support the immune system, and is a better substitute for carbohydrate calories than olive oil, as it is readily converted into energy. Olive oil offers better protection to the cardiovascular system, and can aid with reducing inflammation. Both oils will help the reducing the risk of diabetes, as olive oil can aid with blood sugar control and coconut oil is a fantastic energy source which give no insulin response.
Serves: 4-5
Cooking time: 20-25mins
Preparation time: 15mins
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