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  Ajwain / Karpooravalli Rasam Description: Ajwain or karpooravalli rasam a South Indian soup helps to cure cold and cough.  Rasam is popular in South Indian cuisine has a base of various herbs and aid’s digestion.   Rasam can be had like a soup or as an appetizer drink. It can also be served with steamed rice along with a side vegetable dish and with sambar. The spices and herbs that I add to my rasam recipe are Ajwain leaves, betel leaves,cumin seeds, black pepper, garlic, curry leaves, coriander leaves, and tomato that help in relieving the cold and also act as digestives. It is best to have it in chilly winters or when you are suffering from cough and cold.  Ingredients: Ajwain leaves- 4 Betel leaves- 2 Tomato- 2 Garlic - 5 (crushed) Peppercorns- 1 tsp Jeera - 1/2 tsp Coriander- 1/2 tsp Curry leaves- one spring  Dry chilli- 2 Coriander leaves  Preparation: 1. Blend the tomato using blender and keep it aside. 2. In a pester, crush the Ajwain and betel le...

 Ragi Kali Recipe (Finger millet balls) Health benefits of finger millet (Ragi): * Finger millet  is an excellent source of natural calcium which helps in strengthening bones for growing children and aging people. Regular consumption of finger millet is good for bone health and keeps diseases such as osteoporosis at bay and could reduce risk of fracture. * It is now established that phytates, polyphenols and tannins can contribute to antioxidant activity of the millet foods, which is an important factor in health, aging and metabolic diseases. * Finger millet's phytochemicals help in slowing digestion process. This helps in controlling blood sugar level in condition of diabetes. It has been found that finger millet based diet helps diabetics as it contains higher fibre than rice and wheat. Also, the study found that diet based on whole finger millet has lower glycemic response i.e. lower ability to increase blood sugar level. This is due to presence of factors in finger millet...

  Betel Leaf Kashayam DESCRIPTION: Betel Leaf is also known as paan consumed after a meal. It also has a significant place during religious rituals in India. It also comes with several curative health benefits. Health Benefits Of Betel Leaf: Analgesic: Betel leaf is an excellent analgesic that offers instant relief from pain. It can be used in alleviating pain caused due to cuts, bruises, rashes. Make a paste with tender betel leaves and apply it to the affected area. Betel leaf juice provides relief from internal pains in the body. Eases Constipation: Betel leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidants that clear radicals from the body. It restores normal PH levels in the body and helps an upset stomach. Ayurveda widely recommends eating betel leaves for relief from constipation. Crush betel leaves and put them in the water overnight. Drink the water in the morning on an empty stomach to ease bowel movements. Improves Digestion: Ever wondered why chew on betel leaf after a good meal? It...