Thuduvalai is called Purple Fruited Pea Egg Plant and it has lot of medicinal benefits. Its Botanically called Solanum trilobatum as it has three lobed leaves and belongs to the family of Brinjal. It is used in many Ayurvedic and Siddha preparations to cure Asthma and Tuberculosis, and prolonged cold and cough. It is also…
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Vallarai Flax Seeds Idly Podi
A fresh bunch of Vallarai leaves brought by a friend from her native made into good use as Poriyal, Rasam and the left over shade dried leaves were made into this healthy and tasty Idly Podi with nutritious flax seeds. I had previously posted Vallarai Rice mix in this series. This can be used even…
Curry Leaves Rice Mix
A healthy and tasty Rice mix with abundance of Curry Leaves from home garden. Curry leaves are storehouse of nutrients. Do check out my other curry leaves podi recipes I have posted. I just loved the colour and the aroma of the freshly ground powder. A must try recipe to harness the benefits of curry…
Healthy Postpartum Rice Mix
I am sharing some interesting and healthy rice mix recipe which is a traditional recipe of many of the South Indian Households. Hailing from a family of people who believed that through food and some herbal mixes all kind of ailments can be cured, this is something which is used in treating indigestion. My grandma…
Mint Rice Mix / Pudhina Podi
Another addition to my Podi Series with the flavourful and highly medicinal Mint leaves fresh from home garden.Not to mention that it offers bountiful benefits to Oral and Skin care. It is known to cure Asthma and other acute respiratory disorders, helps in treating Nausea and headache. It aids in digestion abs known to cure…
Nartha Ilai Idly Podi
In this series of healthy Podi varieties am sharing with you all a very beneficial and healthy Idly Podi variant using Nartha Ilai or Citron leaves.Citron Leaves has compounds that are very effective in removing phlegm. Aids in better digestion and improves appetite. It’s good for aged people especially who suffers from digestive and respiratory problems….
Ellu Karivepilai Podi
Another interesting and healthy recipe to my Podi Series – Ellu Karivepilai Podi. Sesame seeds are loaded with nutrients and offers lot of benefits. It helps in lowering cholesterol,protects heart health, fights cancer, boost up nutrient absorption in body. It is also rich in Vitamins and minerals like Iron and Manganese. A rich and tasty…
Kothamalli Kollu Podi
Coriander/ Kothamalli is very commonly used in Indian Cuisine. Used as a flavouring agent in many of the recipes. It has a unique flavour and has lots of health benefits too. It can be easily grown in kitchen garden with the seeds.Coriander leaves aids in lowering blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.It promotes digestion fights…
Murungai Ilai Kalathu Podi
Moringa Leaf foods are the best medicine for mother’s milk secretion and a great food for pregnant women. Mix drumstick leaves juice with lemon juice and apply it on the face for few minutes and then wash it off, to get rid off the pimples. It promotes healthy hair and prevents premature greying of hairs. …
Manithakkali Vathal Podi
Another medicinal rice mix in my Podi Series using Black Night Shade Berries Dhall rice mix / Manithakkali Vathal Parupu Podi. It is effective in keeping blood sugar levels at check in diabetes patients. It has anti cancer properties and anti inflammatory properties. It helps in the reduction of gas formation and other Gastric complaints in…
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