Cloves (Lavang)
Its supposed to have :
- Antimicrobial
- Antifungal
- Antiseptic
- Antiviral properties
It is considered helpful in relieving toothaches.
It aids in blood circulation and digestion.
Toothache:
Place 1 clove near the painful tooth and gently clamp with your teeth. Let the juices seep in slowly to help relieve toothache.
CORIANDER CHUTNEY
You will need a blender which can grind fine.
Washed ,roughly chopped fresh coriander 2 bunches
( Use the tender stalks)
Green Chillies ,washed,roughly chopped 1 or 2
Lemon juice 1 tsp
salt to taste
Water - just enough to enable the mix to grind with ease.
Optional:
Dalia (roasted split gram dal ) OR roasted Peanuts 1 tbsp. powdered
Ginger 1/2 inch piece peeled and chopped
Garlic 1 or 2 peeled and chopped
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp.
Method:
- Grind dalia ( or Peanuts) into a powder
- Add garlic,ginger ,green ,chillies and grind further.
- Add coriander in batches ( if the grinder is small) and grind till you get a fine paste.
- Add salt to taste, lemon juice and cumin powder and grind so that its blended properly.
- While grinding, add water as required to help grinding with ease.
Variation:
If you like,you can add:
Mint leaves
Sweet neem(adhi patta/Limda) leaves
Sunflower seeds in case you don't have dalia
Dessicated coconut -a tablespoon or two.
