20Oct 2017 by tdimp@dmin

World Coconut Day – Celebrated every year on September 2

How many of you know that September 2 is celebrated as ‘World Coconut Day’ every year? It is a celebration of and with those who love this magical fruit that nature has bestowed on us. There are lot many ways to celebrate World Coconut Day; there are lot many ways to enjoy coconuts too: food and drink, decoration, cosmetic preparations and— a simple, yet powerful way (according to Eastern spiritual traditions) to ward off evil spirit too! September 2 has been declared World Coconut Day by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) that has its headquarters at Jakarta, Indonesia. Incidentally, the foundation for APCC was also laid on September 2. The APCC comprises all main coconut-growing countries including India. The primary objective of the World Coconut Day is to…

16Oct 2017 by tdimp@dmin

Coconuts – Symbol of Indian Rituals & Mythology

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Coconuts are indigenous to the Asia-Pacific region and have long enjoyed a powerful place in several Hindu religious practices. References to coconuts first appear in Sanskrit literature circa fourth century B.C. For example: the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, two major Indian epics, both features coconuts in several places. Today, there isn’t any Hindu ritual where Coconut is not part of it, and when it is not offered to the Gods during prayers. Coconut’s symbolic significance within Hinduism cannot be overstated. Take a closer look: coconut’s oval shape and three eyes resemble a human face; its rough exterior face like hairs. Hindus consider the coconut to represent the three eyes of their supreme deity, Lord Shiva. The coconut also represents a proud and noble heart: rough shell on the exterior and…

16Oct 2017 by tdimp@dmin

10 mouth-watering Coconut sweets for this Diwali

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Diwali is a time to celebrate. And what’s Diwali, the festival of lights, without sweets and crackers? Kids and adults alike would indulge in sweet and savoury delicacies through the day. Oldies too would have an inordinate craving for sweets during the festival. Here are some quick, fresh ideas to make a few mouth-watering sweets having coconut as the main ingredient, and to impress one and all with blistering preparation pace: 1. Coconut ladoo recipe with khoya: This is real easy to make. All you need to keep ready at home is some fresh coconut, ghee, sugar and khoya. Click this link to know how to make khoya. These coconut ladoos can have a melting effect in your mouth. They are a ravishing relish and mind you, one can get…

13Oct 2017 by tdimp@dmin

Banana Chips – Quick, easy, yummy and nutritious!

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There was a time when this healthy, crispy, and crunchy snack was Kerala's pride and cultural identity. Yes, you can simply find Banana Chips all over the 'God's own country'. But these days, they are sold as packed eatable in every store and supermarket, either branded or own-brand. The safest best is to make them at home because there may be some potentially harmful additives in banana chips packs purchased from stores. Banana chips are made by finely slicing and drying bananas before they are fried in coconut oil for more authentic taste. They are generally low on fat, cholesterol and salt that other fried munchies. Mildly sweet (if ripe bananas are used), Banana chips contain several nutrients; however, they aren't healthy as fresh bananas. Now for the nutritious part…

11Oct 2017 by tdimp@dmin

Why You Shouldn’t Throw Away The Banana Peel?

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Do you eat a lot of bananas and simply throw away an equal amount of peels? You’ll be surprised by the many ways that you can use them in your everyday chores and tasks ranging from meat tenderizers to going as a key ingredient in making vinegar. Have you eaten a banana peel before? Do you know that all banana peels contain excellent levels of fibre and antioxidants making a healthy diet? People who care for the environment should try make the most of what these banana peels can do for the environment around and repurpose it. Do you know that Americans eat 304 Bananas every second? That’s quite a lot when you consider that 25% of banana peels are thrown away ending up in landfills where they liberate methane,…