#Starfruit/ karambala huligojju

 

Stars fruit or karambala kayi is rich source of vitamin C. It is good for respiratory health and immunity booster. Also promotes weight loss. But should not be consumed by those having kidney disease.

Fry putani and ground nuts with slices of starfruit and red chilli. Blend with salt and water. Season with mustard seeds. Simple starfruit huligojju is ready. You can pair it with chapati, cosa or rice. If you are a sour lover then try this starfruit huligojju for a dull rainy afternoon..

#Bilva patre desi recipes

     Sacred bilva patre used traditionally for worshipping Shiva and also known to be beneficial with antibacterial and carminative properties. 

  Here are few desi recipes with bilva patre.

Bilva patre bajji turns to be crispy and delightful. Make your batter with besan, rice flour, chilli powder, corn powder, salt and little aesofoeteda. Wipe individual bilva patre or leaf .. Dip in batter and deep fry. Stay safe from spluttering oil.

This is simple bilva patre chutney which I pair with parota, dosa  or chapati. Recipe is quite simple. Roast the leaves with cumin and blend with coconut, tamarind and green chilli. Add salt as per taste. This gives a peculiar taste to the breakfast.

Bilva patre tambuli 

Try even tambuli with bilva leaves. Fry the leaves with cumin and blend with coconut. Add salt and buttermilk to get proper consistency.  For seasoning mustard and red chilli used. This is good for digestive tract if consumed with rice at the end of meals..

#Perale kudi chutney

 

Tender gauva leaves or ಪೇರಲೆ ಕುಡಿ turns to be a very good source of vitamins. For mouth ulcers and oral hygiene it has been used traditionally.

Take fresh tender leaves from the tree and wash well. Fry with cumin in ghee or cooking oil and blend with green chilli, tamarind, coconut, salt and water. This is very easy and healthy perale kudi chutney which goes well with dosa  or chapati..