Pottika /thaloli/ peechinga olan (ridge gourd olan)


INGREDIENTS:

  • Ridge Gourd - 1
  • Green Chilly - 2 
  • Garlic - 3 cloves 
  • Coconut Oil - ½ tbs
  • Dry red Chilli -  2
  • Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs
  • Black mustard seeds - ½ tsp
  • Salt as required
  • Water 
                

 METHOD:

      1. In a mannchatti or kadai, add the chopped ridge gourd, curry leaves, salt and green chilies (slit). 
      2. Now add ¾ to 1 cup water.
      3. Cover the mannchatti with a lid so that the water doesn't evaporate.
      4. The ridge gourd has to be cooked till its tender.
      5. There will be some water remaining in the pan and its fine.
      6. In a small pan, heat coconut oil.
      7. Splutter mustard seeds and fry dry red chilies and curry leaves.
      8. Add crushed garlic and saute well.
      9. Pour this into the mannchatti, mix well and serve hot!.


HEALTH BENEFITS

RIDGE GOURD:

    • Good for skincare, as the blood purifying qualities in it ensures you to stay clear from pimples and acne.
    • Aids in weight loss.
    • It helps to relieve constipation.
    • Good for enhancing eyesight.
    • Acts effectively in purifying blood. 
    • It boosts up and nourishes the liver health and protects the liver from alcohol intoxication.
    • Ridge gourd helps to manage acidity as well as ulcers.
    • Ridge gourd juice is used to heal jaundice and to strengthen your immune system against any infection.

COCONUT OIL:

    • Helps with weight loss and food digestion.
    • Acts as an anti-aging component.
    • Good for blood sugar and diabetes.
    • Guards against any damage to the liver.
    • Helps stop heart disease and high blood pressure.  
    • Increases good cholesterol.


MUSTARD SEEDS:

    • A wonderful beauty aid.
    • Anti-cancer properties.
    • Has Cholesterol-lowering ability and control diabetes.
    • Improves cardiovascular health.
    • Relief from respiratory disorders.
    • Relieves menopausal symptoms.
    • Treats aches & pains.


CURRY LEAVES:

    • Good for eyesight and diabetics.
    • Help in reducing stress and improves memory.
    • Increase hair growth can help in dealing with dandruff and flaky scalp.
    •  helps in weight loss.
    •  helps in treating constipation, diarrhea, morning sickness and vomiting.
    •  eliminates bacteria.


GARLIC:

    • Boost immunity.
    • Give you better hair & clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria.
    • Has antibacterial properties.
    • Protect your food by killing the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.
    • Recommends 4 grams of garlic daily – the size of one large clove – to reduce your risk of heart disease.

GREEN CHILLI:

    • boost your mood and a perfect cure for stress.
    • Keep your skin healthy and glowing. 
    • Prevents blood clots that could later lead to a heart attack or stroke.
    • It contains iron.
    • speed up your metabolism and improve your immune system.


SALT:

    • An excellent source of electrolytes.
    • Has protective effects against heart disease. 
    • Helps to stay hydrated.
    • Improves sleep.
    • Prevents muscle cramping.
    • Promotes good vascular health.
    • Supports a healthy nervous system.

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