Pirandai Thuvaiyal / Veldt Grape Chutney /

 

Pirandai Thuvaiyal  ( Veldt Grape Chutney )







My  MIL used to prepare this Thuvaiyal, whenever we visit our native place. It tastes yummy and very easy to prepare too. It makes a good side dish with any heavy meal, due to its digestive properties.





Pirandai / Veldt Grape or Devil’s backbone is a creeper, which can be found aboundant in  village sides. And it has amazing medicinal values…!

 Some of the medicinal facts of Pirandai: 

( Edible Stemmed Vine )



 

1.     It has high amount of Vit C, Carotene A &  Calcium .

2.     Mainly used to heal bone fractures.

3.     It helps preserve muscle tissues from physical and emotional stress.

4.     Used to cure piles, asthma, digestive problems, cough, ulcer and loss of appetite.

5.     Also used as a general tonic and analgesic.

6.     It has been proved to be highly effective in relieving pain.

 







Here goes the  authentic recipe of this healthy dish..!

Ingredients:

·         Pirandai / Veldt Grape                            -  4 to 5  links

·         Oil                                                        - 1 ½ tbsp

·         Urad dal                                                - ¼ cup

·         Red chilly                                              - 5

·         Tomato                                                 - 1

·         Ginger                                                   - small piece

·         Asafetida                                               - a pinch

·         Sesame seeds                                      - 2 tsp

·         Tamarind                                               - a small ball

·         Curry leaves                                          - 10

·         Jaggery                                                 - a little

·         Salt to taste

Method:

1.     Clean pirandai and cut into small pieces without fibre.

2.     Heat one tbsp of oil in a pan.

3.     Fry pirandai pieces till it shrinks and turns dark in color.

4.     Take aside.

5.     Roast all the ingredients in medium flame.

6.     Add tamarind, salt and jaggery and sauté for a minute.

7.     Allow to cool.

8.     Grind the above ingredients to coarse mixture.

9.     Add pirandai and grind them to fine paste by adding little water.

10.  Healthy and tasty Pirandai thogaiyal ready to taste with any  meal.

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·       Coriander leaves Chutney

Amla ka pachadi

 

Amla Pachadi:

Amla Pachadi tastes spicy and very nutritious. This recipe is ideal for hot summer as it reduces our body heat and boosts the immune power of our body.  Also Amla is known for its medicinal properties such as  powerful skin and hair rejuvenator.. It is rich in Vit C and helps in curation of throat pain, digestive problems, mouth and cervical cancers.

Here is the healthy recipe to include Amla in our daily menu..:)

 Ingredients:

• Amla                             - 4 or 5


• Green chilly                   - 1 or 2


• Ginger                          - small piece


• Coconut pieces             - 2 tbsp


• Yoghurd                       - 1 cup


• Salt to taste


• Coriander leaves

Method:

 

1. Wash and remove the seeds of Amla.


2. Grind it with green chilly, ginger, salt and coconut pieces.


3. Transfer to serving bowl.


4. Add yoghurd , salt and combine


5. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves

6. Healthy and tasty Amla pachadi ready to enjoy.