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Onam has come and gone. Besides the Payasam and Pookalam another P has a great role during the Onam celebrations. Plantains.  Plantains, part of the banana family is one of the best fruits around. It is a fruit that sports people love. So, why? 1. Presence of Potassium:100gm of plantain contain 499 milligram of Potassium. Potassium helps in controlling the water content of the body and stream line heartbeat and blood pressure. Plantains help to improve the nervous system and increase the memory power, especially of children.  2. Mood enhancer: If you feel moody have one plantain. The tryptophan in the plantain gives your mind a fillip. 3. Energy booster: If you have a plantain before exercise it will give you energy that prevents muscle cramps. Each 100gm plantain has 122 cal energy. 4. If you have withdrawal symptoms after stopping smoking have a plantain. The potassium and  magnesium in the plantain will help. 5. Fibre Content:The fibre content in plantain ...

Badam or the almond is a species of tree native to the Mediterranean climate region of the Middle East and South Asia but available across the world these days. The seed of the domesticated tree, also called Badam or Almond is consumed as food in various forms. While Badam is often eaten on its own, raw or toasted, it is also a component of different dishes. Badam milk is a refreshing and nutritious beverage that is ideal for the summers. Badam is rich in vitamins B & E, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine and folate as well as essential minerals like calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. It is also rich in dietary fiber and has the ability to lower LDL cholesterol. To Prepare Badam Milk Ingredients: Milk  Bakers Badam Drink Mix Preparation: In a cup of hot milk (150ml) add one tablespoon (15g) of Bakers Badam Drink. Stir it well and serve it hot. If desired keep it in a refrigerator to serve chilled Badam drink.

Place a couple of pieces of cardamom in the container where you store sugar to prevent ants from entering it. To prevent beetroot from losing colour when cooking add a couple of drops of lemon juice into the vessel. Adding a pinch of sugar when cooking carrot will improve its taste.

Noodles   are the staple food in many cultures but it is especially linked to the Far East. The reason is that although the word derives from the German word  Nudel  the oldest evidence of noodle consumption, from around 4,000 years ago, was found in China Noodles is made from  unleavened dough  which is stretched, extruded, or rolled flat and cut into one of a variety of shapes. A single noodle   can be made and eaten, but it is more common to serve and eat many at once, and thus the plural form of the word is more used. While long, thin cylindrical strips may be the most common shape abounding, many shapes of noodles are available including those that are cut into waves, helices, tubes, strings, or shells, or folded over, or cut into other shapes. Noodles are usually cooked in boiling water, sometimes with a dash of cooking oil   or salt   added. After cooking they are pan-fried or deep-fried. Noodles are generally served with an a...

Fried rice is a dish made of steamed rice stir fried in a Wok, often mixed with other ingredients like vegetables, egg and meat. It is usually served as the penultimate dish along with other rice items just before dessert. At home many a time it is made with leftover ingredients (including vegetables and/or meat) from other dishes leading to countless variations. Ingredients Cooked rice - 300g Green peas Carrot Beans Cabbage Bakers Fried Rice - 15gm packet Preparation Stir fry sliced vegetables(Green Peas, Carrot, Beans, Cabbage) in a pan until cooked. Add 300g of cooked rice and stir for 45 seconds Empty the contents of a Bakers Fried Rice 15g satchet and mix well for 45 seconds and serve hot. (No need to add salt)