Malawi dhal (lentils) : 4tbsp
(soaked it in water for about 5hours)
Carrots - 1
White carrot – 1
Curry leaves- 10 leaves
Cumin seeds 1tbsp
Moong dhall -1tsp
(soaked in water for about 5hours)
Onions- 1
Garlic – 10g
Ginger -10g
drumstick -10g
brinjal-1
tomato -2
Curd milk- 1/2cup (yogurt)
Baba's sambar powder (optional)
Step 1:
In a pan boil the soaked Malawi dhall lentils till it is soft. Then add in slices of carrot, white carrot, drumstick vegetable (“murugakke”), tomatoes, brinjal. Cook all for about 10 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat up oil in the wok and fry mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, dry red chillies, fenugreeks seeds, onions, garlic and ginger till it browns.
Then pour this ingredients into the mixture in Step 1.
Now add 1 1/2 tbsp of Baba’s Sambar Powder(or you can use other brands)
Add about 1 tsp salt.
Then add curd milk or also known as ‘tairu’ and cook for about 5 minutes.
Serve hot with rice.
Please read my earlier postings to learn more about the goodness of eating lentils and spices.
Monday, July 13, 2009
How to heal boils
Do you frequently suffer from boils. Try this proven and effective home remedies.
First take 2 big onions and fry them in the pan without using any oil. Add about 2tsp of turmeric and fry till it turns brown. Now apply this paste to the boils. The boils will automatically ripe and then it would fall off within 1-2 days.
Another method is to boil seven pieces of neem leaves and then after it has cool down, you must blend it and refrigerate the paste of neem leaves. Then apply the neem paste on the boils. The neem leaves has the capacity to kill the bacterias and heal the boil. After applying the said neem leaves for about 45 minutes, then you should wash away the paste. Try applying the paste about three times in a day.You will see the difference on the second day.
In ayurvedic studies, it has been said that even cold milk applied on the boil can help to heal it. Take a cotton wool and then dip into the cold milk and now apply on the boils. You may see the difference within 24 hours. The boils will reduce because of the protein contained in the milk.
Another easy home remedy is to use turmeric powder and procure the juice from the ginger. Now mix the turmeric and the ginger juice and apply on the boils. You will notice the puss will subside and the boils will go off.
First take 2 big onions and fry them in the pan without using any oil. Add about 2tsp of turmeric and fry till it turns brown. Now apply this paste to the boils. The boils will automatically ripe and then it would fall off within 1-2 days.
Another method is to boil seven pieces of neem leaves and then after it has cool down, you must blend it and refrigerate the paste of neem leaves. Then apply the neem paste on the boils. The neem leaves has the capacity to kill the bacterias and heal the boil. After applying the said neem leaves for about 45 minutes, then you should wash away the paste. Try applying the paste about three times in a day.You will see the difference on the second day.
In ayurvedic studies, it has been said that even cold milk applied on the boil can help to heal it. Take a cotton wool and then dip into the cold milk and now apply on the boils. You may see the difference within 24 hours. The boils will reduce because of the protein contained in the milk.
Another easy home remedy is to use turmeric powder and procure the juice from the ginger. Now mix the turmeric and the ginger juice and apply on the boils. You will notice the puss will subside and the boils will go off.
FOOD FOR DIABETIC
It has been years since people are suffering from diabetic. Scientist is still finding a cure to treat this disease which in increasing all around the world. Many studies are being done and one of the homeopathy practitioner has said that the main culprit of this disease is due to wrong introduction of food to kids since childhood. Parents often make mistakes by praising their kids who have excelled in school by buying them boxes of chocolates or sweets. This habit must be changes. We can always buy them story books or buy toys for our children but not sugary items which is only detrimental to their health.
It has been evident where parents who bring up their kids buying them chocolates, ice-creams, sweets, caramel biscuits always end up maintaining this same lifestyle as they grow up. Hence we must banish this habit of buying sweet things all the times to our children. They kids can eat chocolates and sweets but should be done in moderation.
Diabetic patients must eat good fiber foods that are rich in protein. One of the easy home remedies to reduce sugar in your blood, is to soak about one handful of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water and then consume it the next day. It has been reported those who practiced this habit has reduced their blood sugar level on the next day. Other good vegetables that aids to reduce sugar in the body is to consume drumstick leaves and lady fingers.
In India, the Siddha Medicine Practitioners who are knowledge that have been written and passed down 2000 years ago have stated that another miracle flour is the ‘Ragi Flour (Finger Millet flour) or also known as the ‘kelvaraghu flour’ which is highly recommended for diabetic patients. This flour not only helps to reduce your sugar content in your blood but it also acts to prevent the sugar from raising up.
Normally this flour is cooked to make ‘puttu’ or sweet ‘appam’. When cooking puttu, you should add ’karupatthe’, suku, cumin powder, curry leaves. All this ingredients enhances its nutrition value as well as the taste so that people would enjoy the meal.
Other vegetables that are good for diabetic is stinky beans or also known as ‘petai’ in malay language. Normally this stinky bean is cooked with prawns and fish.
Diabetic patients should also indulge in a lot of physical activities and should do a lot of exercise. They should also try to do yoga asana which helps to reduce numbness and reduces sugar in the blood. They should also do breathing exercises to activate their body cells and regenerate their pancreas. Deed breathing exercise helps to activate all the cells in our body. This why yoga is often recommended to diabetic patients.
It has been evident where parents who bring up their kids buying them chocolates, ice-creams, sweets, caramel biscuits always end up maintaining this same lifestyle as they grow up. Hence we must banish this habit of buying sweet things all the times to our children. They kids can eat chocolates and sweets but should be done in moderation.
Diabetic patients must eat good fiber foods that are rich in protein. One of the easy home remedies to reduce sugar in your blood, is to soak about one handful of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water and then consume it the next day. It has been reported those who practiced this habit has reduced their blood sugar level on the next day. Other good vegetables that aids to reduce sugar in the body is to consume drumstick leaves and lady fingers.
In India, the Siddha Medicine Practitioners who are knowledge that have been written and passed down 2000 years ago have stated that another miracle flour is the ‘Ragi Flour (Finger Millet flour) or also known as the ‘kelvaraghu flour’ which is highly recommended for diabetic patients. This flour not only helps to reduce your sugar content in your blood but it also acts to prevent the sugar from raising up.
Normally this flour is cooked to make ‘puttu’ or sweet ‘appam’. When cooking puttu, you should add ’karupatthe’, suku, cumin powder, curry leaves. All this ingredients enhances its nutrition value as well as the taste so that people would enjoy the meal.
Other vegetables that are good for diabetic is stinky beans or also known as ‘petai’ in malay language. Normally this stinky bean is cooked with prawns and fish.
Diabetic patients should also indulge in a lot of physical activities and should do a lot of exercise. They should also try to do yoga asana which helps to reduce numbness and reduces sugar in the blood. They should also do breathing exercises to activate their body cells and regenerate their pancreas. Deed breathing exercise helps to activate all the cells in our body. This why yoga is often recommended to diabetic patients.
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