Omavalli, is fragrant herb , which is easily grown in balconies or terraces . It hardly, needs any maintenance . Omavalli or Karpooravalli , has host of benefits . It cures mild colds , congestion of chest in children . It has antiviral properties and anti fungal properties . The juice made from the leaf can be used to cure headaches . It cures host of skin diseases and respiratory ones too. If you suffer from diarrhea , indigestion and bloating of the stomach , eat a few leaves for a day or two , to get some relief . To get benefit of the leaves , add them in you diet , regularly .
Rasam made from the leaves is extremely delicious and can be prepared easily.
Ingredients
- Tamarind a marble size
- Omavalli leaves 5 to 6
- Water 2 cups
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Hing or Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon
- Turmeric Powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Curry leaves few
- Ghee 1 teaspoon
- Mustard 1/2 teaspoon
- Dried Red chilies 2 to 4 ( broken )
- Cumin seeds Powder 1/4 teaspoon
- Black Pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon
- Coriander Powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Tuvar dal 1 tablespoon ( cooked )
Method
Method
- Soak the tamarind in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes . Extract juice .
- Add salt, curry leaves , hing , turmeric powder and boil. Add the other powders and stir well.
- Cook in low heat for 6 to 8 minutes .
- Add one cup of water to the dal . Mash well and add to the boiling rasam . Add the leaves and cook for two to three minutes .
- Season with mustard and red chilies in ghee .
- Garnish with coriander leaves, if desired .
- Rasam powder or sambar powder can be added instead of coriander powder . cumin seeds powder and black pepper powder .