Natural food and good health

Diet and home remedies for Kidney stone

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:58:00 +0000

Kidney stones are form from the chemicals in urine, such as uric acid, phosphorous, calcium and oxalic acid. Other common causes of kidney stones are dehydration, gout and an improper diet.Main symptoms are severe pain in abdomen,vomiting,nausea, excessive sweating, desire to urinate frequently.

Diet and home remedies

A majority of cases can be treated successfully with the help of natural ingredients. These natural treatments are safe, effective and do not have any side effects.
Be sure to drink enough water each day.
Avoid drinking Hard water,tea, coffee, alcohol, cold drinks, pickles, fish, poultry, meat, spinach,Tomato,green chilly,maida products and chocolate.
Increase intake of liquids like water, juice, soup,tender coconut, lime water, etc.
Increase the use of ginger, and brown rice or parboiled rice.
Avoid suppressing urges to urinate and defecate.

Mix 4tsp of lemon juice with equal quantity of olive oil and take regularly.
Mix 2tsp of apple cider vinegar with 1 tsp of honey with one cup of water and drink daily to get good result.
Banana stem juice is one of the best remedy for expelling kidney stones.
Take more of watermelon juice.
Daily chew 5-6 basil leaves or take 1tsp of basil juice with equal quantity of honey daily.or
Boil 10-12 basil leaves in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey in it and take twice a day.
Make a powdered preparation of equal quantities of the bark of three-leaved caper tree (varun-Sanskrit name,Latin name-Crataeva nurvela), puncture vine (gokshura -Sanskrit name,Latin name-Tribulus terrestris), and horse gram (kulatha,Latin name-Macrotyloma uniflorum). Have 1 teaspoon of this powder 3-4 times a day with water. This is one of the best home remedies for kidney stones.
Kudu saru (kulatha in Sanskrit,) or Hoarse gram rasam is very useful in crushing kidney stone.Daily intake is advisable.
Pashanabedha (Latin name-Berginia ciliata,English name-Winter begonia)) is another best plant in treating kidney Stone.Take juice of this plant daily or make decoction by boiling this whole plant with one cup of water and drink daily
Boil 1-2 figs in 1 cup of water for 15-20 minutes and have this twice a day.
Boil hand full of barley with 2-3 litres of water.Drink that water on and often.

Diet and Home remedies for Diabetes

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:26:00 +0000

Diabetes Mellitus describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. Patients with high blood sugar will typically experience polyuria (frequent urination), they will become increasingly thirsty (polydipsia) and hungry (polyphagia).It is a chronic ,life long condition that affects body's ability to use the energy found in food.But one can lead normal life by medication and other life style corrections.Usually pancreas produce some amount of insulin.But in some conditions the amount is not enough for the body's need or body cells resistant to it.There are three types of diabetes.Type1 or insulin dependent diabetus or juvenile diabetes.In this there will not be insulin production from pancreas.It is auto immune condition.In this person will be dependent on out side insulin(insulin injection).Usually it starts in childhood.Type 2 or non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.Here the amount of insulin produced from pancreas is not enough for the body's need or body's cells are resistant to it.Third type is gestational diabetes. This type of diabetes affects females during pregnancy. Some women have very high levels of glucose in their blood, and their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin to transport all of the glucose into their cells, resulting in progressively rising levels of glucose.

Causes for diabetes

Over weight or obesity
Over eating
Sedentary life style
Stress
Chronic pancreatitis
Hereditary

Symptoms of Diabetes mellitus

poly phagia-Excess hunger
Polyurea-excess urination
Poly dipsia-excess thirst

Complications of diabetes

If the blood sugar level shoots beyond control,the patient has a significantly higher risk of developing complications.

Eye complications - glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and some others.
Foot complications - neuropathy, ulcers, and sometimes gangrene which may require that the foot be amputated
Skin complications - people with diabetes are more susceptible to skin infections and skin disorders
Heart problems - such as ischemic heart disease, when the blood supply to the heart muscle is diminished
Hypertension - common in people with diabetes, which can raise the risk of kidney disease, eye problems, heart attack and stroke
Mental health - uncontrolled diabetes raises the risk of suffering from depression, anxiety and some other mental disorders
Hearing loss - diabetes patients have a higher risk of developing hearing problems
Gum disease - there is a much higher prevalence of gum disease among diabetes patients
Gastroparesis - the muscles of the stomach stop working properly
Ketoacidosis - a combination of ketosis and acidosis; accumulation of ketone bodies and acidity in the blood.
Neuropathy - diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage which can lead to several different problems.
HHNS (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome) - blood glucose levels shoot up too high, and there are no ketones present in the blood or urine. It is an emergency condition.
Nephropathy - uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to kidney disease
PAD (peripheral arterial disease) - symptoms may include pain in the leg, tingling and sometimes problems walking properly
Stroke - if blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood glucose levels are not controlled, the risk of stroke increases significantly
Erectile dysfunction - male impotence.
Infections - people with badly controlled diabetes are much more susceptible to infections
Healing of wounds - cuts and lesions take much longer to heal

Management of diabetes

Patients with type 1 are treated with regular insulin injections, as well as a special diet and exercise.

Patients with Type 2 diabetes are usually treated with tablets, exercise and a special diet, but sometimes insulin injections are also required.

The majority of gestational diabetes patients can control their diabetes with exercise and diet

Diet and home remedies for diabetes

In Ayurveda it is explained as Madhumeha one among prameha.It is clearly explained sedentary life style over eating are the main causes for this. So try to avoid it.
Diet plays a very important role in Diabetes.Always avoid sugar based canned juices,maida products,fruits like mango,banana,chikko,grapes and other food which are less fiber and high sugar..
Always diabetic diet should be in the ratio of carbohydrate:fat: protein=60:20:20.
Drink more water.
Always take high fiber vegetables like beans,spinach,broccoli,bitter gourd,turnip and leafy vegetables.Vegetables rich in fiber helps to lower blood sugar level.Use pulses with husk and sprouts.Effect of pulses on blood glucose is less than that of other carbohydrate containing food.
Take more of whole grains,millet,Channa atta and others which are rich in soluble fiber.
Good fats such as omega 3 are good for body,which are available in nuts,
Among fruits which are fiber rich and low sugar like papaya and guava can be consumed.
Oatmeal is rich in carbohydrate and soluble fiber .That can be taken.
Over weight can be reduced by low calorie diet and regular exercise.refer Diet to reduce over weight
Stress can be controlled by regular yogasana,pranayama and meditation practice.Stress releases the hormones like adrenalin and cortisol.They intensify the production of insulin and blood sugar level. Meditation lowers the insulin resistance.you can take guidance from an expert yoga and naturopathy center likeHasanadka Wellness Centre
Indian blackberry or Jamun or Jambul or Nerale in Kannada (Latin name -Syzygium cumini)is one of the best fruit to control blood sugar level.Daily intake of this fruit is advised .Or one can use powder of dry fruit in empty stomach twice daily with water.Or the decoction of the bark of same plant twice daily in empty stomach gives same result.
Cinnamon or dalchini has insulin like effects and helps to lower blood sugar level.Take 1 tsp of cinnamon powder with one cup of warm water in empty stomach.
Fenugreek/Methi seeds also have insulin like property.Soak 1tsp of fenugreek in water overnight.Swallow them in empty stomach to control blood sugar.OR Take one tsp of fenugreek powder with one cup of butter milk.Soak 5-6 tender mango leaves in water for over night.Drink that water in the morning or dry mango leaves under shade and make powder of it.Take 1 tsp of powder in one cup of water in empty stomach.
Bitter gourd is one of the best vegetable for diabetes.Daily take one cup of bitter gourd juice to control diabetes.
Almost same effect will be there with knolkol /turnip juice .It is rich in fiber and also have the property to control blood sugar level.
Amla or Indian gooseberry dry or fresh is good for diabetes.Take amla choorna/powder with water or fresh amla w ith water,which helps to maintain normal blood sugar level.
Chew 4-5 neem leaves in empty stomach or boil them with one cup of water and drink the decoction in empty stomach.

P.S:Author is Ayurveda practitioner with husband Naturopathy and Yoga therapist at their own Ayurveda-Yoga Naturopathy center

Home remedies for jaundice

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:06:00 +0000

In Ayurveda jaundice is explained as Kamala .Jaundice happens due to aggravated pitta.jaundice is a symptom that can develop as a part of various disease.In this there will be yellowish discolouration of skin and whites of eyes.It happens because of elevation in blood bilirubin level.Depending upon the causative factor there are three types of jaundice.They are hepato cellular,haemolytic and obstructive jaundice.Among these hepato cellular is due to injury to liver cells or due to liver disease.Haemolytic jaundice happens when there is excess break down of red blood cells.Obstructive jaundice is due to blockage in the transport of bile between liver,gall bladder and small intestine.

Symptoms of jaundice

Yellowish discolouration of skin
Itching of skin
Weight loss
Nausea
Vomiting
Pale or whitish stool
Fever
Dark yellow coloured urine
Bitter taste in mouth.

Home remedies for jaundice

aloe vera

phyllanthus niruri

In treating jaundice under lying cause should be treated first.For example in jaundice due to hepatitis, anti viral drugs should be given,If it is due to obstruction or blockage surgery may be required.Home remedies will support the recovery.
In Ayurveda jaundice/kamala is due to aggravated pitta.So avoid pitta aggravating foods and behaviours(aahara-vihara) like hot,spicy,oily food,working near heat,under hot sun etc.
Avoid alcohol ,canned and preserved food stuffs,chocolates,cakes and maida products,non-vegetarian foods and other heavy food stuffs which are hard to digest.
Increase intake of brown rice, spinach, sugar cane juice ,barley water, gooseberries ,grapes ,radishes, lemons, raisins ,butter milk and fruit juices.
Adequate rest is important in jaundice.
Aloevera or Kumari or Lole sara in Kannada is a wonderful medicine in treating jaundice.take 1 tsp of aloevera pulp with sugar candy or honey in empty stomach for 15 -20 days.
Phyllanthus niruri also called as Bhoomyamalaka in Sanskrit (Nela nelli In Kannada) is useful in treating jaundice.Take this plant with root(samoola) wash thoroughly and grind it with raw milk or butter milk.Add sugar candy if required.Take 20ml two times a day for 15-20 days depending upon the severity.
Mix one tsp of roasted barley powder to one cup of water.Add one tsp of honey. drink this two times /day before food for 10-15 days.
Extract juice from fresh radish leaves.To one cup of radish juice add one tsp of basal leaf paste.Drink this twice daily for 20 days.
For one glass of sugarcane juice add one tsp of lemon juice.Sugar cane juice should be fresh and should not be contaminated.Drink this for 20 days. three times a day.
boil one tsp of coriander seeds crushed and few snake gourd leaves (dry or fresh) with one cup of water.Filter it and drink it for three times a day for 10 days.
Dilute lemon juice and drink it three times a day.
boil 1-2 litres of water with fist full of barley.Drink this water in place of plain water.Mix 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder wit 1 tsp of honey.Lick this two times a day
make paste of tender papaya leaves ,mix it with equal quantity of honey,take twice daily for a week.
Add a pinch of roasted jeera(cumin seeds) powder to one cup of butter milk and drink.
Amla or Indian goose berry should be taken with plenty of water.

Sweet pumpkin(Sihigumbala/Cheenikai sippe) peel chutney

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Sweet pumpkin is called as sihigumbala or Cheenikayi in Kannada.Latin name is Cucurbita pepo.This is used as anti rheumatic,demulcent and nervine.Traditionally it is used to treat kidney problems and intestinal worms.It is also used as good laxative and diuretic.It is also useful in treating of benign prostrate hyper plasia(BPH). External application of pulp helps to soften the dryness of skin.We can prepare sambar,palya,pudding by using this vegetable.But we are throwing the peel and inner portion(tirulu).With that one can prepare tasty tambuli and chutney.sihikumbala sippe tambuli preparation we have discussed earlier.Today we shall discuss regarding the preparation of chutney by using sweet pumpkin peel.This will make a nice side dish for rice,dosa,chapati,idly,roti etc

Required ingredients

Sweet pumpkin peel:1 cup
Coriander seeds;2 tsp
Red chilly:1
Grated coconut:1 cup
Salt:to taste
Tamarind:a pinch
For tempering-Oil;1 tsp
mustard seeds;1/2 tsp
Broken red chilly:1
Curry leaves;1 twig

How to prepare chutney

Wash and finely chop sweet pumpkin peel.Cook it with coriander seeds,salt by adding little water.
When it becomes soft put off the fire and allow it to cool.
Fry red chilly with little oil till it becomes crispy.
Grind cooked peel,fried chilly,tamarind and grated coconut in to smooth paste by adding little water.
Transfer them to serving bowl.Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,broken red chilly .When they start spluttering add curry leaves and pour it over the chutney.

South Indian break fast dish tomato rice recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Tomato rice is one of the common and famous breakfast dish of South India.Usually people use left out rice to prepare this.We can use fresh rice to prepare.Tomato is rich in Vitamin A,C,iron and calcium.One medium sized tomato gives 22 calories of energy.Tomato has the qualities to lower the total cholesterol level,LDL and tryglyceride level in blood.It also has anti cancerous property and supports bone health.But daily usage of tomato is not recommended.Tomato should not be used in conditions like hyper acidity,gastritis,gouty arthritis,acid reflux etc.Lycopersicum esculentum is the Latin name of Tomato.Always use Organically grown tomatoes.Tomato rice can be prepared in many ways.I learnt it from my aunt.

Required ingredients

Pre cooked and cooled Basmati rice/any good quality rice:1 cup
Green peas;1/2 cup
Tomato:4 large(finely chopped)
Medium sized onion:2(finely chopped)
Ginger:1 inch size(finely chopped and crushed)
Cashews;8-10
Mustard seeds:1/2 tsp
Bengal gram:1 tsp
Black gram dal:1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds;1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder:1/4 tsp
Asafoetida:pinch
Oil+ghee:3-4 tsp
Coriander leaves
Curry leaves
red chilly:1
Sambar powder:1-2 tsp
Salt:to taste
Jaggery:optional

How to prepare tomato rice

Cook rice by adding double quantity of salted water.Keep it aside for cooling.
Heat oil+ghee in a pan.Add mustard seeds,black gram dal,Channa dal broken red chilly.When they start spluttering add asafoetida,fenugreek seeds.Add chopped onions and salt.Fry them till they turn transparent.
Add chopped tomatoes green peas,turmeric powder and stir until it is cooked and mushy.
Add water,curry leaves ,sambar powder and boil for 5 minutes.Now it should be like gravy.Check the taste.If it is more sour add little jaggery/organic sugar.
Slowly add cooked cooled rice so that the gravy should cover the rice completely.Mix well and cook for 5 more minuted.Put off the fire.
Garnish with coriander leaves and fried cashews.

Banana pudding(bale hannu kadubu/idly) recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Banana fruit is rich in potassium and helps to control sodium balance and useful in hyper tension.It is also useful in improving memory power,gout,rheumatic illness,erectile dysfunction.We can prepare a very delicious and healthy pudding with the help of banana.This pudding is also oil free,and you can prepare it by using idly moulds or plantain leaf.It tastes good with coconut chutney.

Required ingredients

Rice;2 cups
Well ripened banana(elakki bale/small variety):10-12
Grated coconut(optional):1/2 cup
salt:to taste.

How to prepare banana pudding

Wash and soak rice for 2-3 hours.
Grind rice and coconut in to coarse paste by adding sufficient water.those who want more sweet can add jaggery while grinding.
Add salt.Remove the peel of banana.Mash them or grind into paste and add to rice mixture.Mix well.
Pour them in to softened banana leaves and fold from four sides or pour to idly moulds and steam cook for 30-45 minutes.Banana pudding is ready.

Surnoli Or sweet dosa recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Surnoli is one of the famous breakfast dish of South Karnataka.It is very common in Konkani houses.This dosa is prepared with,rice,rice flakes/avalakki,coconut,jaggery ,buttermilk/curd and fenugreek.In this batter should be kept for fermentation.Fermentation happens with fenugreek,jaggery and buttermilk/curd.This will be be very spongy,sweet and mouth watering.This can be served with ghee/butter,chutney.Have a sweet breakfast.

Surnoli ready to serve

Required ingredients

Rice:2 cups
Grated coconut;1 cup
Rice flakes/avalakki;1 cup
Fenugreek seeds:2 tsp
Jaggery:2-3 cups
Curd/buttermilk:2 cups
Salt;to taste
Turmeric powder:1/4 tsp
Ghee:4 tsp

How to prepare surnoli

Soak rice and fenugreek seeds for 2-3 hours after washing.
Grind them with grated coconut,rice flakes,jaggery and curd.No need of adding any water.Batter should be thick like idly batter.
Add salt and turmeric powder,mix well. Keep it for fermentation for 8-10 hours.
Heat tava on medium flame.Apply ghee.Take one ladle full of batter and pour it over the tava.Spread little with the back side of tava.
close the lid.Cook both sides by adding little ghee or butter.
Golden coloured surnoli is ready.

Ashgourd(boodugumbala kadubu)pudding recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 07:18:00 +0000

Boodugumbala or ash gourd is low in calories and helpful in treating diabetes and over weight.Because of high alkaline it helps to maintain the PH level and controls hyper acidity.It eases constipation and tones digestive system.In Ayurveda it is considered as brain tonic and also used to treat different conditions like cold cough,fever,bronchitis,sinusitis with out any side effects.We can prepare pudding/kadubu/kottige by using this.This one is also steam cooked oil free breakfast.Pudding will have the good qualities of ash gourd and unique smell and taste.If you prepare it by using plantain leaf then the taste will be more.If you don,t have plantain leaf then prepare it by using idly moulds or other container.This tastes good when served with chutney,sambar or any side dish of your choice.Have a delicious breakfast.

Required ingredients

Rice:2cups
Ash gourd grated/finely chopped:2-3 cups
Salt:to taste

How to prepare ash gourd pudding

Wash and soak rice for2-3 hours
Remove the outer peel and seed of ash gourd.Then grate it or finely chop.Add salt to ash gourd.
Grind rice in to smooth paste by adding water.
transfer it to grated/chopped ash gourd and mix well.
Pour it to idly mould or any container or softened banana leaves and fold from fout sides.
Steam cook for 30 -45 minutes.Serve with chutney or any other side dish.

Cucumber pudding(southekayi kadubu)recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 07:15:00 +0000

We know cucumber dosa,salad,sweet dosa.One more popular preparation of Cucumber in South Karnataka is Kadubu/kottige(pudding).This will have the unique smell and taste of cucumber.As it is steam cooked no oil is used here.Those who have plantan leaf they can fold the batter in that or you can pour it in idly container.Pudding which is prepared with plantan leaf will have the smell of that.This will make wonderful breakfast when served with ghee and side dish like chutney.Those who want sweet pudding can add jaggery while grinding the rice.

Required ingredients

Cucumber pudding

Rice:2 cups
cucumber:1 kg
Salt;to taste
Jaggery:(optional) to taste
Plantan leaves8-10

How to prepare cucumber pudding

Wash and soak rice for 2-3 hours.Finely chop or grate cucumber.Add salt and keep it aside.
Grind rice in to smooth paste by using cucumber water which you get while grating or chopping cucumber.No extra water is required.Add jaggery while grinding the rice.If you want sweet).
Mix it with grated or chopped cucumber.
Pour it to softened plantan leaves(by holding on fire) and fold from four sides. or directly pour to idly moulds.
Steam cook for 45 minutes.Cucumber pudding is ready.

Onion chutney recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 06:38:00 +0000

Onion chutney is good combination with rice,roti,chapati,dosa,idly etc.Onion has anti inflammatory,anti cholesterol,anti cancer and antioxidant property.Along with these while taking onion one should be careful regarding bad breath!!! .

Required ingredients

Onion:1 small
Grated coconut:1 cup
Red chilly:2
salt:to taste
Tamarind:a pinch
For tempering
Oil:1 tsp
Mustard seeds:1 tsp
Broken red chilly:1Curry leaves

How to prepare onion chutney

Fry red chlly by adding little oil till it becomes crispy.
Grind grated coconut,onion,red chilly,salt and tamarind to form smooth paste by adding sufficient water.
Transfer in to serving bowl.Heat oil in a pan ,Add mustard seeds,broken red chilly and curry leaves.When they splutter pour it over chutney.

South Indian style Tender banana and horse gram sambar recipe(kudu-balekai bendi)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 06:02:00 +0000

Tender or unripened banana(bale kayi) is used to prepare many dishes like dosa,palya,sambar.Banana is rich in potassium and helpful in hyper tension.Also useful in gout,rrheumatic illness,erectile dysfunction,as a memory tonic etc.Horse gram ,like other legumes rich in protein.It has anti hyperglycemic property.They have the ability to reduce post prandial hyperglycemia by slowing down carbohydrate digestion and reduce insulin resistance.In Ayurveda it is used as an excellent diuretic and useful in kidney stone,rheumatism,worm removal,conjunctivitis,piles.It is also useful in lowering cholesterol level.This sambar is one of the special combination for roti,chapati etc.Horse gram(kudu or huruli) is a good combination with tender banana.This recipe should not be too watery.

Required ingredients

Tender/unripened banana:4
Horse gram:1 cup
Grated coconut:1 cup
Salt:to taste
Jaggery:to taste
Chilly powder:to taste
For tempering Oil:1 tsp
Mustard seeds:1 tsp
Broken red chilly:1

How to prepare Tender banana and horse gram sambar

Take horse gram in a pan and fry it under medium flame.
Cook them to make soft by adding sufficient water.You can use pressure cooker.
Gently remove the outer layer of tender banana.Cut them in to small cubes and put in water for few minutes. Cook banana cubes by adding salt,jaggery and chilly powder.
Add cooked horse gram to it.
Grind grated coconut in to smooth paste by adding sufficient water. Add it to the cooked vegetables.Add water if required.
Adjust salt and jaggery. Boil for two minutes.
Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,broken red chilly.When they splutter pour it to sambar.

Dalia -Healthy diet for weight reduction

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:52:00 +0000

Once again I am back after three and half months gap ,we stay in a remote area where Internet was not there for more than three months. Please give your kind support.We have already discussedDiet to reduce over weight .over weight is one of the major problem for many diseases like diabetes,heart problem,arthritis etc.Those who can not able to do strict exercise due to age problem,joint pain etc can go for alternatives.This Dalia helps to reduce weight slowly if one follows strict diet.Vegetables in Dalia makes bulk and gives satisfaction.They also provide essential nutrients and fibre which helps to cleans the body.Sooji or semolina also gives staple feeling.Any person can take this Dalia including small children and old age people.We can use any vegetable,but for weight reduction we can use more of gourds,cucumber,and other watery vegetables.

Required ingredients

Rawa/sooji/semolina:1 cup
Finely cut vegetables:2-21/2 cup
Salt:to taste
Pepper powder:to taste
Cumin seeds;1 tsp
Turmeric powder :a pinch
Coriander /curry leaves
Grated coconut:4 tsp

How to prepare Dalia

Cook vegetables by adding salt and keep it aside.
Fry semolina in a thick bottomed pan under low flame till you get good aroma.Keep it aside.
Take 4 cups of water in a thick bottomed pan.Add salt.When it starts boiling add cumin seeds,turmeric powder,and fried semolina.
Add cooked vegetables and pepper powder.Mix well.When semolina is completely cooked put off the fire.garnish with coriander leaves/curry leaves and grated coconut.
Serve hot.

Bakala bath/mosaravalakki/Rice flakes with curds recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:08:00 +0000

Bakala bath is good for summer.It will be very tasty if served with curry leaves chutney.It should be served immediately after preparation/Here rice flakes will be mixed with curds.Quantity of curds will be more.Rice flakes absorbs more water.This recipe is very cool in nature.
Required ingredients
Avalakki/poha/rice flakes:2 cups
Curd:3 cups
Salt;to taste
Green chilly:1
Ginger:1 inch size '
Potato:1
Grated cucumber:1/4 cup
Broken red chilly:1
Mustard seeds:1 tsp
Ghee;1 tsp
How to prepare bakala bath
In a serving bowl put curds.Add chopped ginger.green chilly.cooked and mashed potato,grated cucumber and salt.Mix well.Add rice flakes and mix well.Heat ghee in a pan.Add mustard seeds and broken red chilly.When they splutter Pour it over the mix.Serve immediately.

Avalakki /Poha/rice flakes chutney

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 04:30:00 +0000

Avalakki or poha /rice flaks is one of the staple food stuff.In olden days people used to walk miles together after eating one plate avalakki.It is very simple and easy to prepare dish.After adding avalakki it should be served immediately.We can keep ready mixture and add avalakki in required quantity.
Required ingredients
Thin avalakki/rice flakes:2 cups
Red chilly:1
Turmeric powder:a pinch
Coriander seeds:1 tsp
Cumin seeds:1/4tsp
Onion:finely chopped :1
Oil:1 tsp
Grated coconut:1/2 cup
Salt;to taste
How to prepare avalakki chutney
In a small pan fry red chilly,coriander seeds and cumin seeds by adding oil.
grind them with grated coconut and turmeric powder to form smooth paste with out adding water.transfer it to mixing bowl.Add salt and chopped onions and mix well.Add avalakki and mix well.Serve immediately.

Cucumber sweet dosa recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:30:00 +0000

We knowcucumber dosa preparation.Cucumber is rich in Vitamin A,B and C which boost energy and water in the cucumber helps you to keep cool,hydrated.Also rich in minerals like magnesium.potassium.It also helps in weight reduction,expelling kidney stones and other toxins and for some extent it is use ful in cancer.Externally it soothes the skin if applied.
This sweet dosa will definitely be liked by children.No side dish is required for this dosa.If you want you can have it with chutney or sambar of your choice.

Cucumber sweet dosa

Required ingredients
Grated cucumber:1 cup
Rice;1 cup
Salt:to taste
Grated coconut:4 tsp
Jaggery;8 tsp or to taste
Gghee:4 tsp
How to prepare cucumber sweet dosa
Wash and soak rice for2-3 hours
Grate cucumber and grind rice with 1/2 cup of grated cucumber,coconut and jaggery to form smooth paste.No need of adding water.Jaggery and cucumber will help to make it thin.
Add remaining cucumber to the batter.Add salt.Mix well
Heat tava on low medium flame.Apply little oil to tava.Take one ladle full of batter and pour it over the and spread it in to circle by the back side of spoon.
tava
Close the lid.Cook on both sides by applying ghee.Serve hot.

Home remedies for dark circle

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 04:30:00 +0000

Dark discolouration of skin under eye is called dark circle.Stress,lack of sleep,hereditary factor,Dry skin,improper food habit are the main reasons for dark circles.many creams and lotions are available in the market to reduce dark circles.here are few home remedies to reduce dark circles.
Home Remedies

Drink Plenty of water atleast2-3 litres /day.
Avoid smoking,caffeinated drinks and junk food stuffs.
Drink fresh fruit juices,vegetable juices like carrot juice,cucumber juice,banana stem juice,tender coconut water.
Sleep 6-8 hours /day
Avoid stress by practising Yoga,Pranayama and Meditation.
Cucumber is a good astringent,skin toner and gives soothing effect to eyes.Extract fresh cucumber juice and apply it over the affected area by dipping cotton balls in it.Or keep thick cu umber pieces,cut cucumber in to thick circles and keep them over the eyes for 15-20 minutes.Wash with cold water.
Apply fresh cream under eyes or Mix cream with turmeric powder and apply .Keep it over night.It reduces the dryness of skin.
Like cucumber potato also helps in treating dark circles.Grate potatoes and make paste of it.Apply it over affected area.OR cut potatoes into circles and keep it over eyes for 10 minutes.Wash with cold water.natural bleaching agents in the potato helps to relieve dark circles.
Tomato juice mixed with equal quantity of lemon juice can be applied over dark circles or
Tomato juice can be mixed with mint paste and applied over the affected area.Wash with cold water.Tomato has skin lightening property.
Cotton balls dipped in rose water effectively cures dark circles.Keep cotton balls dipped in rose water over the affected eye for 15 minutes.It gives soothing effect to eyes and helps to reduce dark circles.
Almond oil helps to rejuvenate the skin around eye balls.Gently massage the skin around eye balls with few drops of almond oil.It will lighter the dark circle and reduce dryness of skin.
Keeping cold tea bags over the affected eye for few minutes helps in relieving dark circles.
Make thick paste of turmeric powder and pineapple juice.Apply it under eyes with the help of cotton ball.Wash after 15 minutes.Turmeric has anti oxidant and anti inflammatory property.That helps in reducing dark circle.
Apple has tanic acid which helps to lighten the skin colour.Cut apple in to thick circles and keep it over the affected eye.Wash with cold water.
Make paste of gram flour, tomato juice, turmeric powder and apply it oer the dark circles.Wash after 15 minutes.

Ridge gourd peel (Heere sippe)chutney recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:30:00 +0000

Luffa anguiculata is the latin name of ridge gourd.Hire kayi is theKannada name.Ridge gourd is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, high in dietary fibre, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamin, iron, magnesium and manganese.It has blood-purifying properties.It contains insulin-like peptides, alkaloids and charantin, all of which act together to lower blood and urine sugar levels without increasing blood insulin levels.It has high beta carotene that is good for eyes.Cellulose in ridge gourd helps to overcome constipation so is good for stomach.It helps to purify, restore and nourish liver as its an antidote for alcohol intoxication, also aids weight lose.It is used in skin care treatment against eczema, psoriasis, aids in curing piles.
usually people use the inner pulp portion of ridge gourd and discard the peel.We can prepare tambuli and chutney from it.Ridge gourd peel tambuli(heereridge-gourd-peel-sippe-tambuli.html) we 've tried earlier.Today we will discuss chutney.This chutney suits best with rice,dosa,chapati,idly,roti etc.
Required ingredients
Ridge gourd peel:1 cup

Heere sippe chutney

Salt:to taste
Tamarind;a pinch
Grated coconut:1 cup
Coriander seeds;1 tsp
Black gram dal:1 tsp
Red chilly:2
For tempering oil,mustard seeds:1 tsp
Broke red chilly
Curry leaves
How to to prepare ridge gourd peel chutney
Wash and gently remove the skin portion from the ridges of ridge gourd and and make them small pieces.
Cook them by adding little water ,salt and tamarind.
Fry coriander seeds,black gram dal and red chilly by adding little oil.
When cooked peel becomes cool,grind it with fried masala and coconut in to smooth paste.Add water if required.Adjust salt.
Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,red chilly and curry leaves.When they start spluttering pour it over chutney.

Padmasana

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 04:30:00 +0000

'Padma' means lotus in Sanskrit language.This asana resembles lotus.It is one among sitting series of asana.It is mainly for meditation and pranayama practise.In the beginning you may feel difficulty in sitting padmasa for few minutes,but after practise one can sit in padmasana for hours together.
How to practise Padmasana
For any asana practise stomach should be empty.Early morning is preferable.Other wise 3-4 hours after food one can practise.
Room should be well ventilated.Put a mat or bed sheet over clean even floor.
Sit o the mat by spreading the legs forward.
Keep your left foot on right thigh and right foot on left thigh.Place the hands on knee joint. or do Chinmudra.
One has to observe his nose tip.
''vamoru paridakshinam cha charanam samsthapya vamam thatha
Dakshro pari paschimena vidhina druthva karabhyam drudam
Angushtav hrudaye nidaya chibukam nasagramalokayeth
yethat vyadhi vinashakari yaminam 'Padmasanam"prochyathe''This is the classical reference for Padmasana.
Uses/Benifits of padmasana

Opens up the hips
Stretches the ankles and knees
Calms the brain
Increases awareness and attentiveness
Keeps the spine straight
Helps develop good posture
Eases menstrual discomfort and sciatica
Helps keeps joints and ligaments flexible
Stimulates the spine, pelvis, abdomen, and bladder
Restores energy levels

P.S.This is for referance only.One has to practice asanas under the guidance of yoga teacher.

Kesaribath recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:30:00 +0000

FRESH KESARI BATH

Kesari bath is one of the famous sweet prepared by using kesar or saffron.Usually it is prepared by using semolina or rawa.It is a good combination with upma.But kesari bath is also prepared by using rice.Some people add pine apple while preparing Kesari bath.That improves the taste of your sweet.Even with out pine apple also you can prepare kesari bath.Always use organic sugar for preparing this.Use pure and fresh ghee.Some people add artificial colour instead of kesar.That is kesari bath with out kesar.This is a rich food with main four ingredients ghee,semolina,sugar and kesar.It is very easy to prepare.Use exactly mentioned amount of ingredients and you will get good kesari bath.Some people add very less amount of ghee and kesari bath is like sweet upma.
Required ingredients
Semolina/Rawa(medium or small):1 cup
Organic sugar:2 cups
Ghee:1 cup
Kesar/ saffron:5-6
Milk:4 tsp
Pine apple:1/2 cup
Cardamom powder:1 tsp
Raisins ,cashews
How to prepare kesari bath
Soak kesar in milk.In a thick bottomed pan fry semolina in low flame by adding 2 tsp of ghee till you get good aroma.Keep it aside.
Take 2-21/2 cups of water in a thick pan and allow it to boil.Add finely chopped pine apple and fried semolina.Close the lid.When the water evaporates both will be get cooked.
Now add sugar,milk with kesar and stirr continuously with out leaving hand.Add ghee when ever required.
Add cardamom powder,raisins,cashews.Stirring should be continued till it becomes a mass and starts separating from the sides of pan.
Put off the fire .Transfer to serving bowl.

How to lose belly fat naturally

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 04:30:00 +0000

One saying '''longer the belt,shorter will be life span''.It clearly indicates that as fat starts depositing in your belly,it is time to work out,other wise danger ahead.With belly fat it looks miserable and brings many health problems with it.Usually when our daily calorie intake is more than the calorie required for our body,it starts depositing in liver in the form of glycogen and then it turns to fat.Common reasons for belly fat are over eating,sedentary life style,lack of exercise.this may lead to many serious health problems like arthritis,heart diseases,diabetes etc.
There are two main steps to reduce belly fat.One is to reduce the number of calorie intake,and another is increase the number of calorie we burn through physical activity.

Step one:reduce the number of calorie intake

Drink 2-3 litres of water/day.Take 1-2 cups of water in early morning in empty stomach.
Drink one glass of honey water with lemon one hour before break fast.
Eat healthy.Take fresh fruits and vegetables,salads,fresh fruit juices.Always try to avoid junk food.These junk foods are high in fat,sodium and sugar.they does not contain any nutrients our body needs to stay healthy.this fat in the junk food starts accumulates in our body and you will get fat belly.
Eat less carbohydrates.They require for instant energy.If you take excess carbohydrate t will be converted in to fat and deposits in your belly.
Eat more protein diet.Body burns more energy processing proteins than it does processing fat and carbohydrates.
Stop taking alcohol.Alcohol drinkers especially beer takers always have belly fat.That gives stress to liver to clear the toxins.Instead of alcohol one can take herbal tea,green tea,fresh fruit juice,tender coconut water.
Take oil free food stuffs
To follow diet you can reffer diet-to-reduce-over-weight.

Step two:increase the number of calorie we burn through physical activity.

To burn the excess calorie daily one hour brisk walk is good.
Dosomeyogaposeslike Sooryanamaskar,Bhujangasana,Shalabhasana,Paschimothanasana,Janushirsasana under the guidance of a yoga teacher.
Do regular exercises like cycling,swimming,abdominal squats,sit ups and other exercises which are specially for to reduce belly fat.

Puttu recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 04:30:00 +0000

Fresh puttu

Puttu is one of the famous breakfast dish of Kerala.It is a steam cooked dish.It is cooked in a special cylindrical container called puttu maker.It can also be prepared with idly mould.Here fried rice powder will be mixed with water and filled in the cylinder and coconut gratings.Puttu powder is available in the market or you can prepare it by frying rice powder.It is staple food.It is served with banana or with sambar(Kadala curry).
Required ingredients
Puttu powder:1 cup
Grated coconut:4 tsp
Salt:to taste
How to prepare puttu
Take puttu powder in a bowl.Slowly add salted water to it so that it should become bread crumbles.Keep it for five minutes.Again add little salt water if required.It absorbs more water.Take one fist full of powder and fill it in puttu maker.Add one spoon of coconut gratings.again repeat this till puttu maker is full.Steam cook for five minutes.
Push the puttu from back side of cylinder with the help of stick Which is available along with puttu maker.
Puttu is ready.Serve with sambar and banana

Home remedies for acne/pimples

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:14:00 +0000

Pimples are an inflammation of the skin in which the sebaceous glands (oil glands) become infected with bacteria, swell up, and fill with pus. Excess sebum secretion by the oil glands is the primary cause behind this problem. Pimples generally occur on the face, neck, back and shoulders.They affects the teenagers most and though not critical, it makes the social life of a teenager miserable due to its appearance. The scientific name for pimple is Acne vulgaris. Sebum that is produced by the sebaceous glad keeps the skin and the hair on it moist. Excessive sebum secretion by the sebaceous glands during the adolescence is the main reason for pimple eruptions.

A lot of chemicals and medicines are available in the market for the cure of pimples but one can treat the pimples naturally and thus help it cure without any side effects.Some of the tips to follow to avoid acne/pimples are

Drink plenty of water,at least 2-3 liters/day
Avoid junk food,oily food stuffs and replace them with fresh vegetables,salads,fruits and fruit juices.
Certain vitamins like Vitamin A when taken in combination of Niacin works wonders in curing pimples. Leafy vegetable like the spinach, broccoli, asparagus are excellent source of such vitamin and niacin.
Wash face on and often at least 5-6 times/day with clean water.
Instead of soap or face wash use gram flour or green gram flour mixed with water to wash your face.
Do regular yogasana,pranayama to keep your mind relaxed.

Some of the natural home remedies for the treatment and cure of pimples are as follows

paste made of clove with water is applied over the affected area.Rinse after 15 minutes gives good result.It dries the pimples.
A combination of lemon juice and rose water when applied on the pimples and left for half an hour is a good remedy for pimples. This should be continued for three to four weeks as a natural home remedy. To come out of pimples or acne, add few drops of lemon juice to 2 tsp of rosewater and apply it evenly on the acne affected. While lemon juice acts as best astringent, rosewater will be working as a calmative which repairs your skin from inside.
Use of lemon juice, which is rich in vitamin C. Lemon juice helps pimples dry up faster. Be sure to use fresh lemon juice and not bottled juice .Dip a clean cotton swab in fresh lemon juice and apply it to the pimples before going to bed.(don't go out in sunlight with lemon juice on face).
Lemon juice when mixed with ground nut oil and then applied on the affected surface is a very good remedy for pimples. Sandal wood powder can also be added for added benefit.
Cinnamon power mixed with lemon juice also works wonders.
Honey is a source of natural antibiotics that can speed up the healing process, as well as help prevent infections.Dip and clean cotton swab in honey, put it directly on the affected area and leave it on for half an hour.Wash the skin well with lukewarm water.
A combination of honey and cinnamon powder is a natural home remedy. When this paste is applied on the pimples and left over night it cures pimples. The process however should be continued for a couple of weeks.
Mustard powder with honey is also one of the natural remedy for pimples.Apply paste of mustard powder and honey over affected area and keep it for 15 minutes.Wash with warm water to get glowing skin.
A mask prepared by combining grated apple pulp and honey also is a natural home remedy for curing pimples.It makes you feel extremely refreshed and acne-free. Make sure that you repeat this remedy for couple of times to see results. You can directly apply on the pimples or can also apply for whole face.
Garlic is an antiviral, anti fungal, antiseptic and antioxidant agent that can help in the fast treatment of pimples. The sulphur and allicin in garlic also promotes quick healing of pimples.`
The cucumber pulp also does the same act of curing pimples in a natural way.
Juice of raw papaya when applied on the pimples cures it naturally and without any side effects.Papaya fruit has a number of properties that help in the treatment of pimples. It is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin A, and it has enzymes that help reduce inflammation and make your skin soft and smooth. In addition, the exfoliating capability present in papaya will remove dead skin cells and help clear clogged pores. It is simple to use,just crush raw papaya pieces to extract its juice and apply it over the pimples.
Fresh mint leaves offer pimple-free skin to you.A very common herb is the mint. Applying freshly extracted juice of mint leaves on the pimples is a natural home remedy.Take few fresh leaves of mint and squeeze juice by rubbing them. Now, apply the squeezed juice on the acne and leave on for 10 minutes. Do it in regular intervals of time .
A mixture of juice of coriander leaves and turmeric is a natural home remedy for curing pimples.
Two or three Basil leaves should be boiled in water for fifteen to twenty minutes. The decoction when cooled and applied on the infected surface cures the pimples fast and naturally. This is also a natural home remedy. This should be done on a regular basis for quick relief and cure.
A paste of neem leaves and turmeric in water base when applied on the pimples and is left for half and hour heals pimples fast and effectively.
Lime juice added to roasted and then powdered peels of the pomegranate fruit and then made into a paste in water base and applied on the pimples will heal the pimples in no time.
Crushed fenugreek seed made into a paste by adding water and then applied on the pimples overnight is a very good natural remedy against pimples.
Nutmeg powder added to raw milk and the paste when applied on the pimples for about a couple of hours is a very good natural remedy to cure pimples. This is more effective with individuals with dry skin problems.
Aloe Vera the wonder remedy is a good natural remedy. Apply the pulp of the leaves directly on the surface of the pimples. It is anti bacterial and prevents inflammation.
Tea tree oil is a natural home remedy to cure pimples.
Wheat germ oil and marigold paste are also natural home remedies against pimples.
A face pack made of mud especially ant hill mud, rose water or just plain water is a very effective and natural cure for pimples. It absorbs excess oil from the surface of the skin leaving it healthy and bacteria free.Apply paste of mud on the affected area of your face and leave it until it dries completely. Once it is dried out totally, rinse it with cold water and you will be really stunning to watch clear beautiful skin on your face.
A mixture made with oatmeal and honey is very effective for the treatment and cure of pimples.
Cucumber is a rich source of potassium and vitamins such as A, C and E. It also has a cooling and soothing effect on the skin.Cut one or two fresh cucumbers into pieces and soak them in water for about an hour. The nutrients, such as vitamin A, potassium and chlorophyll will transfer to the water. Strain the water and drink it, or use the water to wash your face.
Dark acne spots and dark circles can be easily lightened by applying fresh cucumber juice. Squeeze fresh juice and apply it on the face with a cotton ball or light cotton cloth. Make it dry for 20 minutes and wash off.
You can also make a face mask by grinding one cucumber. Apply the mask on your face and allow it to dry for 15 minutes. Wash your skin with warm water. This will help clean dirt and bacteria from your pores.
Grapes do make a wonderful cleaning to your skin as it is rich in poly phenols and antioxidants. It fights with the pollutants and other ageing factors to keep your skin young and lively.
Turmeric is one such wonderful ingredient which stops the excess melanin production in skin. It is anti-bacterial and suits perfectly for all types of skin. Whether it is lemon facial pack or honey facial pack or any other homemade facial pack, you can undoubtedly mix turmeric to that facial pack to get more results. Curd, milk, honey, lemon, oatmeal, and many other ingredients works best with the proper mix of turmeric.
Carrot mask is absolutely rich in powerful antioxidants as it is filled with Carotenoids, essential oils, and many other vitamins that are extremely helpful for your skin condition. Regular intake of carrot juice will definitely improve your skin condition by reducing skin pigmentation and supplying enough nutrients like potassium, calcium to the skin.
Potato is natural bleach to your skin.Potatoes do contain natural bleaching properties which makes your blemishes minimised and whitened. Apply potato paste or juice to the blemishes or all over face and let it dry for 10 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water and see the improvisation in your skin complexion. The starch and vitamin C in potatoes are responsible for this wonderful effect.
Sandalwood Powder gives you exclusive results in treating acne.Make sure the sandalwood powder that you are using in this tip is pure. Take the ingredients of tomato juice, lemon juice and cucumber pulp and then add them to sandalwood powder to make a paste . your face complexion will improve by applying this paste regularly.
Mix neem powder with enough water to get a smooth thick paste. Now, apply this thick paste on the pimples and leave it over-night. Wash off in the morning .
Fenugreek leaves paste can wash away your pimples.Make a fine thick paste of fenugreek leaves and apply it on your face for 20 minutes.
Powder the black gram dal and mix in proper proportions with sandal wood powder. Now put this paste on your face in the night and clean it in the morning with cold water.
Simple ice Treats acne and acne scars.Just massage the affected area with ice cube.It helps to reduce inflammation.
The seeds of date do well in treating acne. Make paste of vinegar and date seeds and apply it over pimples.Wash after 20 minutes.
Paste of Cumin (jira) seeds also relives you from acne.Cumin seeds must be crushed into fine powder and should be mixed with water to form a smooth paste. When this paste applied on the acne reacts excellently in treating acne.
Saffron with excellent combination ingredients like red sandalwood.This paste soothes the skin and gives your skin a lovely clear look.
Take 1 spoon of gooseberry fruit powder with water daily.
Cut tomato into two pieces and squeeze juice from it. Now, add some curd and turmeric to the tomato juice and apply all over the face. Make it dry for 20 minutes and wash with cold water.
Cabbage water clears acne scars.Boil cabbage leaves in water for 20 minutes and collect the remaining water in a bowl. Make it cool and then wash your face with that cabbage boiled water. It clears out acne and the scars too.
.Rice flour also clears dirt from your skin pores and gives you a bright clear look. Add some water or milk to the rice flour and make a paste. Apply this flour paste all over the face and allow it to dry for more than 30 minutes. After that, wash your face with lukewarm water .and then give a final wash with cold water.
Pineapple puree is one which is giving top results in clearing all acne marks from your skin. Take some fresh puree of pineapple fruit and apply it all over the face as mask. After it becomes dry, make sure that you rinse off with cold water.
Carrot pulp with pure honey and lemon helps to increase the complexion.Carrot is rich in vitamin A and all the anti-oxidants that help in giving a healthy look to your skin. Take some fresh carrot paste and mix it with little amounts of honey and lemon juice. Mix it well for 5 minutes and then massage your face with this paste. Do this for 10 minutes and wash it after 30 minutes.
Banana fruit and peel gives stunning result in acne.Take well ripened banana and make paste.Apply it to the affected area or full face.Wash after 20 minutes.Repeat this procedure till you get result.With banana peel also you get the same result.Just rub banana peel on face or affected area and wash after 15 minutes.
Coconut water.Wash your face with coconut water.It clears your skin by fading scars.If you have excess coconut water(not tender) boil them on low flame till it becomes the consistency of cream.Apply this cream daily to your face.It reduces pimples slowly improves the complexion.
Take facial steam on alternate day followed by splashing with cold water.Steam helps to open the pores.
Freeze strong green tea in to ice cubes.Rub over pimples for few minutes.It decreases inflammation and acts as anti microbial.
Just apply diluted apple cider vinegar over pimples.It dries pimples immediately.
Last but not least just put toothpaste on the pimples in the night and go to sleep. If you repeat it regularly, you can witness the impressive results just within 2 or 3 days.Have a beautiful pimple free face naturally!!!!

Huruli(horse gram)chutney recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 04:30:00 +0000

Huruli/kudu or horsegram chutney is a good combination for rice,dosa,chapati.This horse gram has very good medicinal value ,that it crushes stones.It is a very good kidney stone crusher explained in Ayurveda.

Required ingredients
Grated coconut:1cup
Huruli/Horse gram:2 tsp
Red chilly;1
salt:to taste
Tamarind:a pinch
Oil:1 tsp
Mustard seeds;1 tsp
Broken red chilly:1
How to prepare huruli chutney
Fry horse gram in athick pan till you get good aroma.Fry red chilly by adding little oil.
Grind grated coconut ,fried horsegram,chilly,tamarind and salt to form smooth paste.
Transfer in to serving bowl.heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,broken red chilly.When they splutter por it over chutney.

Ananas(pineapple )sasive recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 04:30:00 +0000

Sasive is the Kannada name for mustard seeds.Sasive is one of the famous side dish of Coastal Karnataka.Like tambuli it is cool and good for summer.

Required ingredients
Pine apple:1
Coconut grated:1 cup
Salt;to taste
Jaggery :to taste
Mustard seeds:1 tsp
Red chilly:1
How to prepare ananas sasive
Chop pine apple in to small cubes after removing the outer skin and middle stem type portion.Add salt and jaggery and keep it aside.
Grind grated coconut with red chilly and mustard seeds to form smooth paste.
Add it to the chopped pineapple and mix it.Serve immediately.

South Indian famous thuppa dosa(dosa with ghee)recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:30:00 +0000

Thuppa or ghee has got importance in Indian kitchen because of its good qualities.In Ayurveda ghee/ghrutha(clarified butter) has its own importance because of its medicinal values like cool in nature,
improves appetite.Thuppa is the Kannada name for ghee/clarified butter.If you prepare dosa with ghee dosa will be very tasty and healthy too.This should be papery thin,and cook on one side..It should be served hot.With this one can have a wonderful breakfast.
Required ingredients
White rice:2 cups
Boiled rice;1 cup
black gram dal:1/2 cup
Salt :to taste
Ghee:1 cup
How to prepare tuppa dosa
Wash and soak rice and dal separately for3-4 hours.
Grind them into smooth paste by adding sufficient water and mix them.Add salt and keep it for fermentation for7-8 hours.
Heat tava on medium flame,mix the batter and pour one ladle full of batter over tava.
Spread it in to thin circle by using back side of spoon.
Close the lid.Allow to cook for few seconds.
Open the lid,Add 3-4 spoon of ghee over it.Flip the dosa,serve hot with chutney.

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