Southern Street

29/10/2023

Would you lovelies like it if we start our weekend menu again?

14/02/2017

Tossed today Southern Street kitchen
Hang on there till I post the recipe :)

29/01/2017

28/01/2017

Mandeli or golden anchovies are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals that help in maintaining good health. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. They are also good source of vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin K.
Plus they are yummy as hell!!! A must add to your weekly diet.

26/01/2017

Capsicum chi bhaji for a rainy, winter afternoon.

Capsicum has rich sources of antioxidants and vitamin C. It has anti-inflammatory properties which stimulates stomach secretions and improves digestion.

14/12/2016

Today at lunch I went all rustic and decided to have farmers lunch, which consisted of a bajra bhakri / roti (pearl millet flat bread) loaded with ghee, stir fry - radish greens, onion, green chillies and lots of lightly crushed garlic along with jaggery and garlic chutney.


Everything in my plate today was yum and had fabulous nutritional values. Just jotted down a few I know about -

Bajra -
Bajra is rich in essential compounds like protein, fibre, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Due to its rich composition of minerals and proteins, it has lots of health benefits.
With it's high fibre content, it digest slowly and release glucose at a slower pace, helping in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels and controlling diabetes.
It reduces cholesterol as it contains phytic acid believed to increase cholesterol metabolism.
Rich in insoluble fibre it aids digestion.

Radish -
Low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. Radish is also a good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper and Manganese, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate and Potassium.
It also regulate blood pressure, relieve congestion, and prevent respiratory problems such as asthma or bronchitis. They have antibacterial, antifungal, and detoxifying properties, and contain compounds that soothe rashes, dryness, and other skin disorders.

Garlic -
“Garlic is one of the richest sources of organic selenium and germanium. Together, garlic’s disclosed and yet undiscovered nutrients combine to make it one of the best nutritional spices in the world.” German Journal of Oncology, April 1989

Garlic has been used for millennia to treat ear infections, cholera and typhus. It also helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure, improves circulation and lowers blood sugar levels. It is one of the most effect antibiotic plants available, acting on bacteria, viruses and parasites.

Jaggery -
The benefits of jaggery include its ability to cleanse your body, act as a digestive agent, sweeten your food in a healthy manner, and provide good amounts of minerals.

11/12/2016

Sok kadhi a popular and healthy drink which is usually consumed mainly after heavy meals in Goa and Konkan region of Maharashtra. As it aids in improving digestion. Made with coconut milk as base and sol or kokum as the main ingredient. Sol is a dried fruit which is tangy in taste and is found in abundance in this region.
Sol kadhi is not just known for its yummy taste but also for the several health benefits it can impart. It contains healing properties, antioxidants and anthocyanins and is most idyllic for hot summer months, though is consumed throughout the year for its amazing health benefits.


Pic courtesy: mysouthernstreet

28/10/2016

May this festive season bring you lots of yumminess! Happy Diwali to all you lovelies!

05/09/2016

Cooked in the southern street kitchen today for ganpati bappa!

05/09/2016

07/08/2016

On the occasion of naag panchami.

31/07/2016

Sunday bliss...a plate full of malvani kombdi vade.