Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Indian Amla (Nellikka) Chammanthi

INGREDIENTS

Nellikka,gooseberry/Indian Amla- 5 Nos
Shallots/Kunjulli- 7 Nos
Kanthari /green chilly,vattal mulaku-a few,as required
Salt- to taste
Coconut oil- as required

http://uppumaanga.com/index.php/2016/12/01/nellikka-kuthichathachathucrushed-gooseberry/

HOW TO PREPARE

Remove the seeds of the gooseberry ,set aside.
In a mixy/motor and pestle/ammikkallu, crush these gooseberry pieces adding kanthari/geen chilly .
Add this crushed gooseberry into a bowl.
Add required salt and coconut oil.
Mix well with a spoon.
Nellikka kuthichathachathu/Nellikka chathachathu is ready.
Serve this with hot rice.

Tips

Bird’s eye chilli/Kanthari is more tasty though you could substitute with green chilly or dry red chilly.
Don’t use other oil,use coconut oil to enhance an authentic flavor.
Adjust the quantity of chilly according to your taste.

DESCRIPTION

Nellikka Kuthichathachathu/Crushed Indian Gooseberry - Gooseberry/Amla is a fruit with lot of health benefits.It is  rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants,also provides remedies for many diseases like Diabetes Mellitus,Cancer,Vision problems. Do you know why it is good for Diabetic patients?.Gooseberry has chromium,which stimulates the cells  which produce insulin thereby reducing  high blood sugar level.Besides,gooseberry helps to control LDL cholesterol of the body.I recommend you to include gooseberry/nellikka  in your daily food. You could consume it in different tastes such as crushed gooseberry,pickle,nellikka curry,jam etc.My mother used to make a simple nellikka chutney  without coconut daily.I will share that later.You could also check nellikka achar,nellikka chammanthi in the site.Here I share an easy yet finger licking tasty recipe.You could prepare this easily.

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Liver Cleansing Juice

CURING LIVER:

The following are the necessary ingredients:
  • 1l water
  • raw honey to taste
  • orange juice
  • a handful of fresh mint leaves
  • lemon juice (grate the rind as well)

HOW TO PREPARE IT:

First of all you have to boil the water and afterwards to put the mint leaves. The next thing to do is to leave it to simmer for approximately 5 minutes. Take it off from the heat and leave it to cool down. After that, put the lemon juice as well as the orange juice together with the grated lemon rind. Finally at the end, put honey in order to give the mixture a better taste.
This is an incredible recipe which is capable of detoxifying the liver. But also to make better the digestion of people. Consume it when is hot or cold each and every single day.

Source: http://www.organichealthuniverse.com/2016/07/18/one-glass-liver-will-better-ever/

Healing Broth

Healing Broth is a powerful mineral-rich liquid that carries the essence of vitally nutritious vegetables, herbs, & spices in a way that is easy for the body to digest, assimilate, and utilize. You will find this recipe as comforting as it is nourishing. The ingredients of this simple recipe help to provide tremendous healing benefits to both the body and soul.
Carrots help to lower blood pressure, reduce edema, relax muscles, steady nerves, and balance cognitive function. Onions & garlic have powerful antiviral & antibiotic properties and can help eliminate heavy metals and parasites from the body.
Parsley & shiitake mushrooms contain an excellent bioavailable form of iron which helps to keep your blood strong and prevent anemia and are also rich in zinc which is highly beneficial for treating viral issues and strengthening the immune system. Ginger & turmeric root helps reduce inflammation and improve liver function and aids in keeps your hair growing strong and skin healthy and vibrant.
This incredibly healing broth can be made in advance & stored in the fridge. Simply heat up only what you need and place in a thermal mug for warm sipping throughout the day. This broth has the miraculous ability to be both healing, cleansing, and nourishing all at the same time and is a wonderful addition to any health regime.
Healing Broth
Ingredients
4 carrots, chopped or 1 sweet potato, cubed
2 stalks of celery, roughly chopped
2 onions, sliced
1 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 cup of shiitake mushrooms, fresh or dried
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 bulb of garlic (about 6-8 cloves), minced
1 inch of fresh ginger root
1 inch of fresh turmeric root
Optional: Chili peppers or red pepper flakes
Preparation
Place all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a gentle boil. Turn heat down to low and allow to simmer for about an hour. Strain and sip for a mineral rich, healing and restorative broth.

Sunday, October 23, 2016