Since times immemorial, the Neem tree has been a popular herb for traditional medicinal remedies. Not only anti-viral and anti-bacterial, it also carries the answers to many ailments, the most popular being for skin allergies .
And, owing to dear tele and its ads (Margo soap ad), we sure do know neem leaves and glowing skin go hand in hand :P .
Right from it's barks to the twigs, each part is packed with one or the other health benefit. Eye & Ear ailments, dandruff, blackheads, wounds, gastric conditions, immunity, diabetes, gingivitis and liver problems are among the many who fear the neem tree.
A wondrous gift from heaven for sure .
The evergreen Neem tree !! Never ceasing to impart its medicinal effects.
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
And, owing to dear tele and its ads (Margo soap ad), we sure do know neem leaves and glowing skin go hand in hand :P .
Right from it's barks to the twigs, each part is packed with one or the other health benefit. Eye & Ear ailments, dandruff, blackheads, wounds, gastric conditions, immunity, diabetes, gingivitis and liver problems are among the many who fear the neem tree.
A wondrous gift from heaven for sure .
The evergreen Neem tree !! Never ceasing to impart its medicinal effects.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tbspn Neem Flower, fresh or dried (I have used dried ones)
- 1 Small Potato
- 1 Small Onion
- 2-3 Curry Leaves
- 1 Green Chilly
- A pinch of Asafoetida
- 1/2 Tspn Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 Tspn Cumin Seeds
- A pinch of Turmeric
- Salt, as per taste
METHOD
- Chop the potato and onion into small cubes.
- Heat a pan. Add oil followed by asafoetida, mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- When the mustard seeds start spluttering, add the potato, onion and slit green chilly. Add salt and turmeric. Saute till potato is well cooked and soft. Cover with a lid to hasten the process. Fry occassionally.
- Add the neem flowers and fry for about a minute before switching off flame.
