Nowadays due to change of lifestyle, we really miss many healthy foods which our ancestors have left for us as a everlasting treasure.
But we are not utilising it and we especially, the urban dwellers are turning to Pizza , Kofta, Panner Butter Masala, Burger, Cheese, etc which contain high fats and carbohydrates that will only result in disease.
Some of the dishes which were regular in our Tamil cuisine is only done in villages or once in a year for festivals and that's the saddest truth.
What I had before 15 years are no more common in my home and some of them are….
Palaya Soru ( fermented rice)
Once, a morning dish which was made by the leftover rice of the previous night is done very rarely nowadays.
It was mainly done by my grandma and as she later settled in our village, I haven't eaten this dish for many years .
Panakkam
When I was small, my mom used to do this daily during summers and now I have grown up and she no more prepares this.
Nowadays, this ancient drink is only prepared on Ramanavami and on Tamil Puthandu( Tamil New year)
Adai Dosai
Believe me- Adai is more healthier than the normal dosa ( Normal dosa too is healthier without adding ghee/ butter).
Adai is done by mixing 6 types of paruppu( dals).
We do it once in a week but this dish is getting forgotten in many homes.
Ulundu Soru
Ulundu Soru is made from Ulundu( Urad Dal).
Unlike Ulunda Vadai and other rice types which became famous, its so sad that Ulundu soru didn't gain its importance.
Please try out this healthy dish.
Ulundu Kali.
This is actually a healthy sweet( sugar is not added) which is made on Thiruvadhrai/ Karthigai Deepam .
Nowadays only in villages, people make this.
Veppalai Poo Kulambu
After eating this kulambu, all the worms from your stomach will run away.
When I was small, my mother did this during summer( we had a neem tree) but now no more…
I really miss you sweet liitle dish…..
Murunga Keerai Poriyal
Everyone know the health benefits of Murunga Keerai( Drumstick leaves).
It has high iron content and good for blood.
As these leaves are no more available in cities, I miss this poriyal.
I only get to eat this when I visit my village..
Sundakai Kulambu
Again a healthy and tasty Kulambu, as this plant only grows in villages, its not available in cities/ towns.
Agathi Keerai Poriyal
No words to say about this leaf because its health benefits are numerous…
Agathi Keerai Poriyal done on Amavasai days.
I heard before 50 years ,people used to eat even more healthy dishes mainly which consisted millets, Navadhanyams and other indigenous rice varieties and that's why they lived healthier .