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"Lover of Spices " is one term coined for the people of Puducherry .They are hot ,delicious and make use of many ayurvedic system of food preparation. The anti septic properties of many of these spices are slowly been revealed to other western countries and India has the pride of using them for centuries .Few spices that are very commonly used in everyday cooking in their kitchen are
Turmeric : It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent with an active ingredient called Curcumin .Adding turmeric to the food proves beneficial for many health conditions like Leukemia, Cancers , Alzhemier disease and speeds up healing of wounds.Turmeric is a natural pain-killer and cox-2 inhibitor
Ginger : The therapeutic properties of Ginger makes it the favourite medicine for many ailments in India.It helps alleviating high blood pressure, helps in digestion and releives motion sickness .This spice has high level of gingerol and protease which are high anti-infalmmatroy compounds .It has anti-viral properties and provides an excellent cure for colds and flu
Garlic: Garlic is a "wonder drug"in phytotheraphy and has been extensively used in "stinking rose"treatment in herbal medicine .Being a powerful natural antibiotic ,it helps in lowering cholesterol and helps in digestion
Cumin seeds: Cumin is been used since antiquity for many of its health benefits, carcinogenic properties as well as used as a traditional herbal remedy . Ask Pondicherry people about it,they have a lot of stories to tell about it . It is one of the spice used in"Patti Kai Vaithiyum"
Curry Leaves:A perfect remedy for promoting hair growth preventing aging and whitening of hairs.It is also used in treatment of osteoarthritis by decoction ( boil the leaves in water , cool and drink for a month).It is yet another natural gift from Nature.
I would be taking more than three pages to explain the benefits of Indian (Pondicherry) spices, so for now I'm presenting you few famous food preparations using these spices .Make yourself comfortable with its exotic tastes
Cumin seeds: Cumin is been used since antiquity for many of its health benefits, carcinogenic properties as well as used as a traditional herbal remedy . Ask Pondicherry people about it,they have a lot of stories to tell about it . It is one of the spice used in"Patti Kai Vaithiyum"
Curry Leaves:A perfect remedy for promoting hair growth preventing aging and whitening of hairs.It is also used in treatment of osteoarthritis by decoction ( boil the leaves in water , cool and drink for a month).It is yet another natural gift from Nature.
I would be taking more than three pages to explain the benefits of Indian (Pondicherry) spices, so for now I'm presenting you few famous food preparations using these spices .Make yourself comfortable with its exotic tastes
Vegetarian Dishes
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| DRUMSTICK & BRINJAL SAMBAR | POTATO AND PEAS MASALA |
| LADYS FINGER SAMBAR | LADY'S FINGER FRY (Vendakai varuval) |
| KIRAI SAMBAR | GREENS KOOTHU (Kirai koothu) |
| VAZHATHANDHU SAMBAR | VEGETABLE KURMA |
| CARROT AND BEANS SAMBAR | VEGETABLE PULAV |
| VEGETABLE GRAVY | RASAM |
| GARLIC KOYUMBU | CUMIN KOYUMBU |
| THOYAVIL | KADAPPA |
| Non-Vegetarian Dishes | ||
|---|---|---|
| CHICKEN BRIYANI | CHICKEN GRAVY | CHICKEN FRY |
| CHICKEN 65 | FISH KOYUMBU | FISH FRY |
| MUTTON BRIYANI | MUTTON GRAVY | MUTTON SAMBAR |
| MUTTON FRY | BOTTI | MUTTON CHOPS |
| BRAIN /LIVER FRY | PRAWN KOYUMBU | PRAWN FRY |
| EGG MUTTON CUTLET | EGG FRIED RICE | PRAWN THOVAYIL |
| CRAB KOYUMBU | CRAB FRY | FISH BAJJI |
| PRAWN BAJJI | CRAB BRIYANI | CHICKEN LOLIPOP |
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