Posts

Showing posts from March 27, 2011

DODDAPATRE TAMBULI CHUTNEY

Image
Tambuli is another authentic dish from karnataka.It can be made using palak leaves,ginger,cucumber,Doddapatre leaves etc.The recipe remains the same except for the type of leaves used. Doddapatre leaves in English is  Coleus aromaticus and  Karpooravalli in Tamil . This plant  is called  by many names  Cuban Oregano/ Spanish Thyme/ Indian Borage  etc. Its botanical name is  Plectranthus amboinicus . .But this is how they look like! These leaves are very good in treating skin allergies and this is a great home remedy for many ailments !  It has a cooling effect when mixed with yogurt/curd. Hence, this tambuli cools your body. It helps get rid of common cold/phlegm related cough. It works wonders for constipation & acidity. Consume the doddapatre chutney/tambuli three times a day for 2 days & notice the change.  For treating acidity, don't add green chilli while preparing the tambuli or chutney. Avoid coconut too. Prepare a chutney/tambuli with loads of