My favourite way to serve this dish is simply with paratha but you can also enjoy it with naan, roti or rice. Stone flower is a proven ayurvedic herb for rectifying a host of heart-related conditions such as hypertension i.e. high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. Like the potent herb Arjuna, stone flower powders and decoctions also work as a powerful cardiac tonic, with strong phenolic antioxidants, that prevent clogging of blood vessels with unhealthy fats of triglycerides, bad LDL cholesterol and increase the good HDL cholesterol levels in bloodstream. Start with desiccated coconut. Dry roast it with stirring continuously until it is golden brown in color. Remove it to a plate. This aromatic spice blend is added to many Maharashtrian dishes comprising of veggies, lentils and rice. A few recipes that always use goda masala are: Tendli Bhaat, Bharli Bhendi, Amti, Bharli Vangi, and Katachi Amti.

Recipes differ from cook to cook. Warm spices and a souring agent like yoghurt, dried mango or lemon give the dish its’ characteristic tang. This sour note is important as it balances the sweetness of the onions.

Nirgundi: Incredible Health Benefit..

Our interest in Dagar Phool was first roused when a chef from an Indian restaurant in Sydney asked us if we knew where we could get it. To spike our intrigue, he said it contributed a flavour like nothing else.

The mixture should be filtered when it decreases a quarter than its original volume. Consume it 2 times a day at a rate of 10-15 ml for 15 consecutive days to dissolve kidney stones. These fungi, which are widely used in India, are found in large numbers in the Ooty and Kodaikanal hills of Tamil Nadu, where they have a very light fluffy texture.

For coriander seeds add ½ teaspoon of oil and roast until golden brown in colour and imparts a sweet, toasty aroma.