1.Ulundhu kali /Korrakan Kali or Black gram porridge:
Its one of the very health dishes, given to girls during puberty in villages in earlier days. Its traditionally eaten with jaggery and gingely oil. This dish is considered to be a store house of proteins. This dish used to be very popular in Sri Lanka too.
This dish has died a slow death over the years.
Urad dal is known for its rich in fiber content and hence enhances digestion and it is helpful in reducing cholesterol. This Kali has been given to girls who have reached puberty also during pregnancy to give the strength to bones and muscles. Kali is a easy to digest food.
No comments:
Post a Comment