COCONUT WATER BENEFITS

Coconut water is a good source of the major minerals like magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chlorine and sulfur. These minerals are hard to find in therapeutic levels in a normal diet, which is why drinking coconut water daily is a great way to get them. contains a variety of trace elements such as zinc, selenium, iodine, sulfur, manganese, boron, molybdenum that act as antioxidants in the body. Antioxidants protect the body from damage by toxins, keeping you young and vibrant.

Coconut water is relatively low in sugar compared to other juices and drinks. It also contains minerals which balance blood sugar. This makes coconut water a great beverage for those with blood sugar issues. Because of the complexity of the nutritional content of coconut water, its electrolytes are readily absorbed into the body for use. This is why you can feel its benefits so quickly. 

Due to its hydrating nature, coconut water is effective in treating dehydration and heatstroke. In traditional cultures, coconut water is used as a remedy for gastroenteritis, urinary stone dissolution and coronary heart disease. Coconut water contains natural antimicrobial peptides that can be effective in fighting  bacteria such as E.coli, B. subtilis, S. aureus and P. aeruginosa. E. coli is a multi-drug-resistant bacterium and universal inhabitant of human digestive tract. S. aureus and B. subtilis cause food spoilage and poisoning. P.aeruginosa is a potential human pathogen found inhabiting milk products,vegetables and meat.

Regular consumption of coconut water may be effective in bringing about the control of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Coconut water aids in the proper metabolism of amino acids, lipids and carbohydrates, improving the distribution of nutrients received from food. Coconut water assists in nervous system functioning and the transmission of electrical impulses in the body, and may help ease symptoms of nerve pain and tingling.

Drink coconut water daily and stay healthy.

 

Tips To Stay Cool In Summer

The scorching sun and heat waves announce the arrival of summer season. With the arrival of summer, you get worried about how to tackle or combat the unbearable heat. Sweating, dehydration, skin irritation, heat stroke, and suntan are common disturbing factors during the summer months. several Indian cities are going to face hotter days in the coming months.tips to help you stay cool.

Staying hydrated is a must during this season. drink at least 2-3 litres of water every day to stay hydrated during summer months. Water, keeps the body hydrated when half of body’s fluid gets released in the form of sweat. Along with water, drink fruit juices, coconut water and lime water. A cool shower also washes off sweat from the body and prevents the growth of boils and prickles.

Air conditioning generates cool air around the house that serves as protection from the heat outside. Those who do not have air conditioner at home may choose to hang out in air-conditioned places like cafes and malls. 

For those who want to stay home, create a DIY air conditioner with a bowl of ice cubes and a fan. When the fan’s breeze blows across the cubes, it will melt and evaporate, causing the ice-cooled air to spread and help cool off an area. simple yet effective way to lower the body temperature is by spraying yourself with cold water from a spray bottle in the refrigerator. spraying water over the body’s pulse points like the neck, wrist and temples of the head – where blood vessels are closer to the surface of our skin – can help the body cool down. Make sure to bring a hand towel to wipe off excess water.

Wearing loose long sleeves and pants keeps the sun off your skin and keep you cooler. Plus, you can dip the shirt in water for an extra cooling effect. Body hugging clothes in the summer can cause a bunch of problems from body rashes and headaches to yeast infections and fainting. wearing loose clothes, especially cotton, is a sure way to enjoy the summer instead of letting it bring you down. we were taught in school that darker colours tend to absorb more heat.remember this in the summer and wear only light coloured clothing. the trick will help you avoid many a sweaty situation.

Fill a bucket with cold water or ice and soak your feet in it for 15 to 20 minutes right before you sleep.The coolness will transfer to your body, instantly bringing your body temperature down making you feel cooler.It is the same principle our moms apply when they put cold cloths on our foreheads when we have a fever. In this case it even saves electricity.

Kumbakonam Kadappa (Gravy)

Ingredients:

Yellow moong dhal - 3 table spoon (boiled)

Potato – 2 (boiled)

Turmeric powder – 1 spoon

Oil - as req

Salt - as per taste

Onion -1 big sliced

Tomato – 1

Curry leaves – few

To temper:

urud dhal – ½ spoon

mustard seeds – ½ spoon

Bay leaves – 1

Cardamom – 2

Star anise – 1

Cloves – 2

Kalpasi (black stone flower) – 1 or 2

Cinnamon - 2

To grind:

Fennel seeds- ½ spoon

Poppy seeds- 1 spoon (soak it in  water for 30 mins)

Grated coconut – 4 tbl spoons

Roasted gram dhal – 1 spoon

Green chilli – 3 to 5

Garlic - 2 num

Preparation:

v Boil moong dhal with 1 spoon of turmeric powder for 2 whistles.

v Boil potatoes and crumble it by using your hands.

v Grind fresh grated coconut, fennel seeds, green chillies, roasted gram dhal, soaked poppy seeds and garlic to fine thick paste.

v Heat a pan add oil, then temper with mustard, urud dhal.

v Then add bay leaf, star anise, Cinnamon, kalpasi, cardamom, cloves sauté it for 5 secs.

v Add onion and curry leaves cook it for 2 mins, then add tomato cook for 2 mins.

v Then add boiled moong dhal and boiled potato mix well boil it for few secs, then add grinded paste mix well and add salt cook for a min, then add required water (not too much) boil it well stir often .

v Serve with hot idly, dosa, poori, chapathi.

POTATO MASALA WITH PUFFED PURI / ALOO MASALA WITH PURI

Ingredients:

1. Boiled potato- 3
2. Sliced onion- 2
3. Green chilli sliced- 2 or 3
4. Salt- as per taste
5. Turmeric powder- ½ spoons
6. Oil-5 table spoon
7. Oil – for deep frying
8. Wheat flour-2 cups
9. Sooji- 1 spoon
10. Curry leaves- few
11. Mustard seeds- ½ spoon
12. Soaked channa dhal- 1 spoon 

Preparation:

Puri:

• In a bowl add wheat flour, salt, sooji mix all together.
• Add little water and knead well, make soft and thick tight dough
• Don’t add too much of water while kneading. Rest it for 10 mins,
• Then take small balls of wheat dough then roll and spread flat, puri should be little thick so don’t spread it too wide and flat.
• Then heat a pan add oil; deep fry the puri one by one.

Potato masala:

• Heat oil in a wide pan
• Add mustard seeds let it crack then add channa dhal sauté for 5 secs, then add green chilies, onion, curry leaves one by one sauté well till onion becomes transparent .
• Then add salt and turmeric powder mix it for a sec.
• Add potato in and mash it here and there, mix well and pour required water not too much.
• Mix all and let it boil for 3 mins, stir often. serve with puri, chapathi, roti.




                     

Sweet Potato Benefits

Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, These starchy, sweet root 

vegetables are so good for you. The sweet potato is a starchy, sweet-tasting root 

vegetable. They have brown skin on the outside with orange flesh inside and other varieties 

are white, purple or yellow. You can eat sweet potatoes whole or peeled, and the leaves of 

the plant are edible too. 

Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fibre as well as containing a good array of vitamins and 

minerals including iron, calcium, selenium, and they're a good source of most of our B 

vitamins and vitamin C. One of the key nutritional benefits of sweet potato is that they're 

high in an antioxidant known as beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A once 

consumed. Sweet potatoes are high in fibre, which has been shown to promote a healthy 

digestive system. 

Some studies have shown that moderate consumption of sweet potato and sweet potato leaves could help improve blood sugar regulation in type 2 diabetes. A study by Food & Nutrition Research found that purple sweet potatoes contain a specific group of antioxidants also known as anthocyanins which have been shown to be beneficial to the eyes. On the whole, sweet potatoes are an excellent addition to a balanced diet. However, they do contain something known as oxalates which binds calcium and other minerals. Too many oxalates in the diet may cause kidney stones and so should be eaten in moderation if you have existing kidney stones or are at high risk of developing them.

Kothu Parotta

Kothu parotta (minced parotta) is a delicacy popular in South India state of Tamil Nadu. It is made using parotta, egg, meat, and salna. It is served with Salna Gravy and onion raita or you can eat it plain. Kothu Muttai parotta is a very famous roadside food available only in small roadside food shops. But we are going to make it home easily with few simple ingredients.

Ingredients:

Parotta – 3

Egg -2

Onion chopped -1

Tomato chopped -1

Green chilli -1 or 2 (optional)

Curry leaves- few

Black pepper powder- 2 spoons

Salt – as per taste

Chicken gravy- small cup

Oil – 100 ml

Preparation:

Ø Cut parotta or tear roughly into pieces .

Ø Chop onion, tomato and green chilli(optional).

Ø Beat egg with salt , pepper, onion, tomato and curry leaves.

Ø Heat enough oil in a pan.

Ø Add chopped onion, green chilli(optional) sauté well.

Ø Add tomato cook for a min.

Ø Put parotta pieces and mix it well add egg masala, stir egg after 5 secs slowly or you can add egg first and stir then add parotta pieces.

Ø Check salt in-between.

Ø After 2 mins add chicken gravy mix it well cook for a min then add curry leaves cook for another min.

Ø Serve with onion raita or chicken gravy.