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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...

Fenugreek and squash vegetable!

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Traditionally, Fenugreek leaves are cooked with potatoes in Northern India. Potatoes are good for health. Every 100 gms of potatoes give 77 kcals. The carbohydrates content is 17 g and sugar is just 0.8 g. It has minimal fat and no cholesterol. Sodium is 6 mg and proteins 2 g. Moreover, it has fibre to the tune of 2.2 g per 100 g. Potassium content is 421 and it is rich in vitamin C B6, magnesium, iron and calcium.  Also read: Nepali vs Indian panipuri   But some people, do not like potatoes. Or even if they like, they have reasons to not have it. It might be due to excess weight, diabetes, gas problems, or cost factor (if potatoes are costly in some places of the world).  What are the options to add to Fenugreek at such times? You can use protein alternatives or even add other vegetables to it.  Above pic is of fenugreek and round green squash cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.  Alternatives in place of potatoes in fenugreek food dish Soyabean chunks-gran...