SHIRODHARA — An Ayurvedic Therapy

Ayurveda Oil Therapy

Benefits  of  Shirodhara Ayurvedic Therapy

  • relaxes the mind
  • promotes better sleep
  • improves concentration
  • nourishes the hair and scalp
  • reduces anxiety and fear
  • reduces memory problems

Shirodhara is a form of Ayurvedic therapy used in Panchakarma. The gentle pressure and the soothing warms of the oil allow the body, mind and the nervous system experience a deep state of rest. To receive Shirodhara a client lies down on a massage table and 2 liters specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured […]

via WHAT IS SHIRODHARA — AyurvedicSisterhood

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Chapati Aloo – Indian Flat Bread with Potato Recipe

Chapati Aloo - Indian Flat Bread with Potato Recipe

Chapati

Mix – 1 Cup Water -1/2 tsp. Salt – +/- 2 Cups Wheat Flour – 1 tbsp. Oil – Form Dough

Rest – Cover Dough  – leave to rest 15 mnts.

Divide – 10 equal balls.- Roll – Form  Circles

Fry – Heat Pan – Medium Flame – Fry both Sides +/-1 mnt each side – Till Done.

Potato Masala

Boil – Peal – Cube – 6 medium size boiled Potatoes

Chop – 2 Onions – 1 tomato – Handful Coriander leaves 

Spices – 1 tsp Chilli Powder -1 tsp. Coriender Powder – 1 tsp Turmeric Powder 

Fry – Heat 2 tbsp. Oil – 1 tsp. cumin Seeds – Stir – Onions – +/- 1 tsp. Salt – Fry till Translusent

Saute – Add Spices to above – Stir 1 mnt. – chopped tomato 1 mnt –  Add Potatoes – Stir Fry – 2 mnts 

Cook – 5 tbsp. Water to above – Bring to Boil – Lower Flame – Stir to Mash Potatoes Slightly – 2-3 mnts.   Done

Garnish  – Coriander Leaves.

Enjoy Delicious Indian Bread with Potato Masala and Salad of Choice(see below links)

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https://livinginleuvenbelgiumeurope.com/2018/07/03/pomogranate-apple-cucumber-salad-indian-raith-recipe/

Easy Vegetarian Recipe  Indian Bread with Potato and Salad

 

Banana Leaf Grilled Fish Parcel – Kerala Meen Pollichathu

Banana Leaf Grilled Fish Parcel - Kerala Meen Pollichathu Recipe

Marinate  – 5 Slices Fish (or whole fish) –  1 tsp. turmeric – 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder –  1/2 tsp. Salt – 1tsp lime Juice – 15 mnts.

Banana leaf  – 5 A4 size Pcs – Wash – Dry –  Hold it over medium flame to Soften –  20 seconds each – Smear coconut Oil

Chop – 1 Onion – 1 green Chilli – – 1 tomato – 1 inch Pc Ginger – 2 Cloves Garlic – Small Pcs.

Fry – 2 tbsp. Coconut Oil – Shallow Fry Marinated fish –  Both sides  – Out of pan

Saute –  Leftover Oil – Chopped items  – Pepper – salt to taste – 1 mnt

Parcel –  Oliled Banana Leaf –  Place Fried Fish –  Spread  1 tsp. Sauted Veg  around Fish – Wrap Leaf – Tie with Banana leaf String or secure with Toothpick.

Heat –  1 tbsp. Oil Skillet – Place Parcels – Cook on Low Flame – with lid  – 3-4 mnts each side. – Turn off Stove.

Delicious Kerala Style Banana Leaf  Flavoured Grilled Fish Parcel Ready  to be served.

Note : Use a  whole fish of Tilapia or similar fish  instead of Pcs.  Adjust spices and cooking time as needed.   

Recipe Kerala Style Banana Leaf  Grilled Fish Parcel 

This Recipe was shared by my uncle and cousins who lives in a Fishing Village in Kerala.   I love to visit my cousins.  Love eating fish cooked in so many different ways.  

 

 

The Many Health Benefits of Moringa Tea

Energy Booster:  The tea helps increase vitality and overall wellness, with no sugar or caffeine.

Anti-inflammatory Properties:   It is  known for relieving pain, chronic aches, and joint disorders, as well as gout, stomach upsets, headaches, and fever.

Rich Source of Antioxidants: Moringa tea has high-antioxidant power, which helps fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, and cellular damage.

Skin Care: With its high concentration of vitamin C and bioflavonoids, moringa tea is an anti-aging drink prevents the development of fine lines, and the youthfulness of the skin.

Treats Depression & Migraines: Moringa tea acts as an anti-depressant that balances serotonin and dopamine levels in the body.

Hair Care: Moringa tea has high levels of iron, vitamin C, vitamin B-complex, and essential amino acids. Promotes hair growth and maintenance, prevent dandruff and dry hair.

The nutritious leaf of the Moringa Oleifera tree is an excellent ingredient for making teas filled with potent antioxidants. Moringa leaves can be steeped in hot water for several minutes in a traditional tea-making process, where the leaves release an abundance of nutrients and antioxidants into the hot water, creating a refreshing and flavorful tea. […]

via Amazing Health Benefits of Moringa Tea — Top Health Fix