Lets eat those fruits and veggies!

We all know that we should be eating more fruits and veggies. After all, they provide nutrients, they can ward off diseases and at those times when you actually eat them, it’s very likely that your body is thanking you for that.

For those of us who grew up here it the Maldives, a meal often means gobbling down a meat curry with just some roshi or rice; we might add something like masmirus, asaara or thelulifaiy for some additional punch and crunch, but except for that occasional kopee faiy, plant based goodies often remain forgotten. And those few times or special occasions when we actually devour them, they are often sugar laden or deep fried, like for example when we eat barabo haluva, boakuri falho, bambukeyo bondibai and dhonkeyo kaju.

Below, we’ve rounded up a few recipes to help us sneak in the nature’s goodness into our meals. If you minus the smoked or dried tuna from the recipes, they may qualify as vegetarian numbers, and if you cut down on the oil, or maybe use one that’s considered healthier, such as olive oil, they may come handy for the health conscious among us.

Barabo Riha

Pumpkins are known to be good for your liver, heart and eyes. They can also help your body fight off diseases. You can make this pumpkin curry as a side dish or the main event. Either way, it’s something simple that will leave you satisfied.

Mugu Riha

Lentils are high in protein and low in fat, they also contain a good amount of iron and therefore can give you energy. And what better way to get your dose of lentils than in the form of the humble yet delicious Mugu Riha.

Boashi

Well Boashi or Banana Flower is neither fruit nor vegetable but a flower, just like the name says. But they are a rich source of vitamins and minerals and are particularly said to be helpful with women’s health issues.

Maalhoskeylu Hiki Riha

Apart from being a great source of magnesium and potassium, plantains or Maalhoskeyo is said to be great for both your digestive system and brain.

Muranga Tholhi Kirugarudhiya

Moringa drumsticks receive a lot of good rep for many of its health benefits that include helping your body develop stronger bones, improving digestion as well as relieving respiratory disorders. Besides that, it’s Kirugarudhiya is a really lip smacking light curry.

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