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Hulilu | Plantain Stem Salad | ಹುಳಿಲು । ಬಾಳೆ ದಿಂಡಿನ ಸಲಾಡ್

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ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಲು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ.  Villages like my native are the places where people can stay happily by spending very less on the daily needs like fruits and veggies. What I mean to say is, villages are such heavens where almost every plant, bush or creeper is useful either as food, medicine or in some other way! People will prepare delicious and healthy food even when there is no vegetable at home, using these naturally available ingredients. For instance, we use raw banana for cooking and ripened ones for eating directly. Many of us don't know that even the plantain / banana stem can be used for cooking! It has got lot of medicinal values and some healthy and tasty dishes can be prepared using plantain stem. As I heard, regular usage of plantain stem is very good for kidney stone problem. Also, its a good remedy for stomach pain and dry cough. These days, its not that difficult to get plantain stem in cities. Coz plantain stem is easily available in vegetable markets ...

Corn and Sprouts Salad | ಕಾರ್ನ್ ಮತ್ತು ಮೊಳಕೆ ಕಾಳಿನ ಸಲಾಡ್ (ಕೋಸಂಬರಿ)

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ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಲು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ.  These days, sweet corn has become a regular item in our weekly veggies list. Somehow we are using it regularly in the form of snack, soup or salads. Both sweet corn and sprouted groundnuts make a nice combo with all the sprouts and vegetables. I usually prepare different salads using both of these along with different sprouts and vegetables.  Here is an easy salad recipe using sweet corn, sprouts, carrot and pomegranate. Who says 'no' to this yummy salad? Also, this is an easy way for moms to make the kids eat something healthy :) Preparation time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 Level of difficulty: Easy Ingredients: Moong sprouts - 4 tbsp Sprouted ground nut - 4 tbsp Sweet corn - 4 tbsp Pomegranate - 4 tbsp Grated carrot - 4 tbsp Salt to taste Method: Combine the sprouts, sweet corn, pomegranate and grated carrot in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle some salt on the top and mix it well.      Add a pinc...