Posted on 18 June 2009 by Sarmila
Ingredients:
- 1/4 lb gooseberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp thinly sliced ginger pieces
- 1 tbsp thinly sliced garlic pieces
- a few curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
- a pinch of brown sugar
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup boiled water
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 4-6 tbsp oil
Method:
- In a pan, heat oil and add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to splutter, add the fenugreek seeds and fry till brown.
- Add curry leaves, ginger and garlic pieces and fry till the pieces are crispy.
- Reduce the heat and add the spice powders and fry till brown.
- Add the gooseberries, salt and sugar and saute till the gooseberries are soft.
- Add the vinegar and hot water and cook a bit.
- When cool, transfer to an airtight container and leave it for about seven days before transferring to the refrigerator.
Posted on 15 January 2009 by Sarmila
Ingredients:
- 10 nos Amla cut lengthwise and de stined.
- 4 nos Green Chilies finely chopped
- ½ ltr Curd
- A pinch asafetida
- A pinch of Turmeric Powder
- Oil to season.
- Salt to taste
- A few Curry Leaves,
- ¼ tsp Mustard and Urad dhal.
Method:
- Heat a little oil in a pan add maustard, urad dhal, asafetida, goose berries, green chillies and curry leaves and sauté for a few minutes until the moisture evaporates.
- Add turmeric powder, salt and Curd and mix well.
Uses:
- Useful for the diabetics.
- Useful in constipation and to reduce body heat.
- Improves digestion.
Posted on 15 January 2009 by Sarmila
Ingerdients:
- Amla 10 Nos.
- Sugar 5 tsp.
Method:
- Destone the amla and grind well in a mixie with one or two glasses of water.Filter and take the juice.
- Add sugar and mix well. Instead of Sugar, salt or honey can be added.
Uses:
- Ideal as a health tonic with out sugar in Diabetes.
- Improves digestion and eliminates constipation.
- Reduces body heat and cools the body.