Are you on a diet but still want to enjoy Kerala's Vishu festival's sadya feast? Here are a few tips to make the meal healthy.
Use red or semi-polished rice instead of white rice. This will ensure fibre and lower the glycemic load.
Check whether all the ingredients procured to cook are fresh, seasonal, low-starch and toxin-free.
Replace chana dal with moong dal in curries for easier digestion.
Have more of thorans, avial and pachadi instead of fried items.
Add a spoon of probiotic curd or homemade buttermilk to have a fermented dish.
Consider replacing your 'sarkkaravaratti,' made of jaggery, with dates; or portion-control the snack.
Ensure that the dishes are cooked in minimal oil.
Sip on ginger or jeera water after sadya for better digestion.