India, Feb. 4 -- In my childhood whenever a palm tree was cut anywhere, it was an occasion to celebrate. All the neighbourhood women would gather together, pound the palm pith, mix it with water, strain it and then evenly share the sediment that settled at the bottom. Using that, they would prepare many dishes. This food is also a memory of mutual affection and togetherness. The palm powder is a natural energy source, rich in carbohydrates and helps reduce body heat. It is gluten and cholesterol free, low-fat food.

Pana verakiyath (palm powder) halwa

Ingredients

Palm powder: 6 tbs

Jaggery powder: 50 g

Cardamom powder: 2 tsp

Salt: 1 pinch

Ghee: 2tbs

Thick coconut milk: 100 ml

Broken cashew: 2 tbs

Method

Mix palm powder with wate...