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What Are The Best Traditional Onam Foods?

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  The biggest festival in Kerala comes with celebrations which lead to an interesting cuisine prepared only during this season. Some of the best Onam special recipes can be prepared easily at home using the readily available ingredients and spices in an interesting way such as   rice ,   sooji ,  tamarind ,  banana ,   Jaggery , groundnut, gram flour,   spices , and spice mixes,   fresh vegetables . Onam is a time when people shed their inhibitions and express their feelings. They also celebrate with colors and light. Even as the country gears up for Onam, in every household of Kerala, people will be busy cooking traditional dishes; a varied menu meant to satisfy all tastes. People exchange gifts and greet each other.  New clothes are worn, and families visit each other. It is celebrated with full swing and zeal all over Kerala. It is a time for celebration, family reunion, rejoice, and a lot more. Onam is also about food offerings to the Gods of Kerala temples. The major ingredients o

What Are The Health Benefits Of Lentils?

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Green, brown, yellow, or pink, lentils come in various colours to satisfy your taste buds and boost your health. Lentils belong to the legume family and grow in small pods. They are not only easy to make but they are rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals that boost your immunity such as niacin, riboflavin, zinc, copper, magnesium, selenium, potassium, iron, thiamin, vitamin B-6, manganese,  phosphorus, and folic acid.  Half a cup of cooked lentils is sufficient to provide 140 calories. Let us discuss some of the benefits of  Lentils : 1. Strong Muscles, and bones Lentils are highly rich in protein and can give almost a similar amount of protein as derived from meat. Protein is required as the building block of muscles, bones and skin. Protein forms most of the part of the hair as well. Thus, eating lentils is a healthy habit for attaining stronger muscles, bones, and hair. 2. Healthy Heart Lentils have enough amount of fibre, potassium, folic acid, vitamins and minerals.  The fibre i