Tuesday, 4 October 2016

Neem Flower Fry

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.


Nimba Phoola Phula Bhaja

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.   


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