Ways of eating idlis

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 During my trip down South, I had the opportunity to watch common people enjoy traditional southern foods. Idlis are one such popular food items that can be consumed anytime of the day. They can be had during breakfast, lunch, or dinner or anytime in between.  Idlis are traditionally South Indian delicacies. They are rice and lentil cakes that are steamed. They are usually salty but in Mauritius, you will find sweet varities as well in small shops and restaurants there.  Idlis are healthy food items and are a good source of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats. They have minerals and vitamins and have the goodness of fermented foods too. They are served with sambhar (curry made of dal) and chutney (coconut, tomato or the like). Some also savour them with yoghurt, ghee (clarified butter) or spice mix (podi).  Idli pizza A modern twist to idli dish has been as idli masala (idlis usually small-sized covered with spices), idli fry (idlis usually small-sized that are...

Why eating at five-star hotels is no big deal?

 Often, people in your inner or outer social circle or your extended family members or relatives might have boasted before you that they ate at a five-star hotel or restaurant. These are the people who believe in show off as way of life. These are the people who think such things as an achievement. And these are the people who usually have no big achievements in life. 

These people think that expensive means best! But this is not true. 

Why eating at five-star hotels is no big deal?

I pity people who boast about having eaten at costly places or having eaten costly foods. But is expensive food or eating places always good? Do such places assure you nutrition or hygiene?

The answer is a Big No. I say so due to the following reasons:

1. Food served at these places have a lot of oils, grease, ghee (saturated fats) and such unhealthy fats in them. They sell sugary sweets and fluids. These foods might have added food colors and flavouring agents. All such additives are harmful for body. They can cause obesity or improper nutrition and imbalance of nutrients. The artificial food additives are chemicals that harm the body, despite its safety claims. 

2. The hotel people serve larger portions of food. Overeating can cause health issues. 

3. How many times, you have read news reports about cockroaches, lizards, insects been found in high end restaurant foods. This implies that costly restaurants do not guarantee hygiene and proper food handling or clean kitchens. 


4. Reports of food poisoning after eating at costly restaurants can occur. It might occur less likely, but it can occur. It still has hygiene and safety issues. 

5. You are paying high for ambience and not for food. 

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6. You cannot go in casuals at these eateries. Dress code is mandatory in many. 

7. Parcels and packages are charged extra. 

Therefore, eating at such high cost restaurant is not necessarily good. It is no big deal. Refrain from boasting on it. 

You like it, you go there. Do not set a bad example for society by talking about it in front of people or young age people or children. 


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