Malampuzha Dam.

Malampuzha Dam and Garden.

is a famous tourist attraction located near Palakkad in Kerala, at the foothills of the Western Ghats. 

The dam was constructed across the Malampuzha River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha River, as part of a major irrigation project. 

Construction began in 1949 and the dam was completed in 1955.

Surrounded by green hills, forests and the beautiful waters of the reservoir, Malampuzha offers a picturesque setting for nature lovers. 

The Malampuzha Garden, spread around the reservoir, is one of Kerala's popular gardens, featuring colourful flower beds, lawns, fountains, sculptures and well-maintained pathways. 

The combination of the dam, tranquil reservoir, lush greenery and Western Ghats makes Malampuzha a delightful destination for visitors.

JACK FRUIT LADDU

Ingredients

1. Cooked and mashed

               Jackfruit                               4 cups

2. Roasted and ground rice              1 cup

3. Jaggery                                            3 cups

4. Grated coconut                              2 cups

5. Cardamom powder                      ½ teaspoon

5. Cumin seed powder                    ½ teaspoon

6. Ghee/Vanaspati.                          2 spoons

7. Nuts                                                 1 spoon

Heat jaggery with ½ cup water to make a liquid and sieve. Heat ghee in a pan, add mashed jackfruit, jaggery liquid, grated coconut and cumin seed powder. Stir well to dry. Remove from heat. Add roasted and ground rice, cardamom powder and nuts.Shape like small balls, garnish with nuts.    

 

 

WATER MELON SALAD

Ingredients

1. Sliced watermelon                         4 cups
2. Orange juice                                   1 cup
3. Butter                                               1 teaspoon
4. Maida                                               2 teaspoons
5. Sugar                                                 1 spoon  

 Mix butter and maida. Heat a pan and roast the mixture. Allow to cool. Add orange juice and sugar to this mixture. Heat it and stir to make a thick sauce. Arrange sliced watermelon in bowls, add orange juice sauce and garnish with grapes. Refrigerate for one hour before use.