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(440) Gond Laddu

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Almonds.
  • ¾ cup Ginger powder.
  • ½ cup Cashews.
  • ½ cup Gond.
  • ¼ cup Raisins.
  • 1 tbsp. Poppy seeds.
  • 1 tsp. Cardamom powder.
  • 1 ¼ cup Ghee.
  • 2 cup wheat coarse flour.
  • 3 cup Jaggery.
  • ½ cup Sugar or Misri powder.

Method

  1. Dry roast Almonds and Cashews. Keep aside to cool down.
  2. Heat ½ cup of Ghee in thick bottom kadhai.
  3. Deep fry Gond crystals on a slow flame and switch off the flame.
  4. Add raisins in a hot ghee kadhai and deep fry it. Keep aside.
  5. Crushed fried gond crystals with the help of either base of the steel bowl or masher. Keep aside.
  6. Grind roasted dry fruits in a pulse mode and transfer  in a mixing bowl.
  7. Mix Cardamom powder, crushed Gond powder and Poppy seeds with dry fruits powder and keep aside.
  8. Finely chop 3 cups of Jaggery and keep aside.
  9. Add remaining ghee ¾ cup  in the kadai and switch on the flame.
  10. On a slow flame roast wheat flour till it turns golden brown colour.
  11. Add all dry ingredients, mix well and switch off the flame.
  12. Add Sugar powder and chopped jaggery and mix well.
  13. Make laddu out of this and serve these laddu in the winter season or to the mother of the new born child in the breakfast to increase the immunity and energy.
  14. Serve with love and smile.

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(439) Kumkumadi Oil.

Saffron infused oil

The ideal base oil for Kumkumadi oil is sesame oil in winter and Coconut oil  in summer and rainy season. Sesame oil as well as Coconut oil are traditionally used in Ayurvedic practices and its properties balance well with the saffron in Kumkumadi oil, making it suitable for most skin types, especially dry skin due to its Vata-pacifying nature.
Key points about using these oils as the base for Kumkumadi oil:
Moisturizing: Both oils provides deep hydration and nourishment to the skin.
Antioxidant properties: Both contains natural antioxidants that help protect the skin from damage.
Skin penetration: Both are readily absorbs into the skin.

Ingredients

  • 100 ml. Sesame oil or Coconut oil.
  • ⅛ tsp. Turmeric powder.( home made only, otherwise use fresh- raw turmeric 2 inchs long piece )
  • 1 pinch of Saffron strands.
  • 1 tbsp. Water

Method

  1. Lavigate saffron in 3-5 drops of water. Keep this paste aside.
  2. Mix  turmeric powder in the water and keep this paste aside.
  3. Add this paste in hot oil and when the moisture of the turmeric saffron paste evaporates switch off the flame. This will take 30-45 seconds only. Kumkumadi oil is ready.
  4. If you are using raw turmeric then grate it with cheese grater. Sqeeze this grated turmeric to get approximately 1 tsp of juice. Lavigate saffron in this juice. So you will get paste like consistency.
  5. Heat oil and mix this paste in it.When moisure from the paste evaporates, it takes 30 to 45 seconds. switch off the flame. Kumkumadi oil is ready.
  6. Strain the oil when it cools down. Strain either with muslin cloth or fine mesh or you can use it directly without straining.
  7. Store oil in a  glass bottle and apply every night on your washed face.
  8. With regular use of kumkumadi Oil, you will get healthy, young,  bright and flawless complexion.

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(438)Home remedies for Vata prakopa

Vata Prakop (वात प्रकोप) refers to the aggravation or imbalance of Vata dosha in the body beyond its normal limits.”Prakop” means provocation or aggravation.Vata, when aggravated, moves irregularly, disturbs other doshas, and disrupts digestion, nerves, joints, skin, and mind. Vata dosha aggrevate due to dry, cold, light, rough foods (e.g., popcorn, crackers, raw salads), Excessive fasting or skipping meals, Over-exertion, excessive talking, travel, or exercise, Cold weather, dry winds, or exposure to cold without protection, Stress, anxiety, grief, or fear and irregular routines.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp.  Ajwain
  • 2 tbsp. Cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp. Fennel seeds.
  • 2 tbsp. Ginger powder.
  • 1 tbsp. Black salt
  • 1 tsp. Ghee.

Method

  1. Ghee roast Ajwain and keep aside.
  2. Dry roast Cumin and Fennel seeds. Keep aside.
  3. When all seeds are completely cool down then mix black salt and Ginger powder with them.
  4. Transfer all ingredients in a mixture grinder and make a fine powder of it.
  5. In a saucepan 1 glass of water and 1 tsp. this herbal  powder boil it for 1-2 minutes and consume 2 times a day before breakfast and at bed time.
  6. It will help to reduce gas trouble which causes excessive burping, farting, swelling, and pain in joints. It will increase the metabolism which helps to reduce the weight.
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(437) Fennel seeds and dried Black currant Water.

Black currants are high in antioxidants, including vitamin C, which can help boost your immune system and fight infection and viruses.
Black currants contain gamma-linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that can help improve inflammatory disease symptoms.
Black currants may help strengthen your immune system.
Black currants contain fiber, which can help with digestion and reduce acidity.   Fennel seeds can effectively manage stomach gas.
Fennel seeds are rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body against oxidative stress.
Fennel seeds may help regulate blood sugar levels.
Fennel seeds contain antioxidants and vitamin C, which can help promote collagen production and maintain skin elasticity.
Fennel seeds help in regulate blood pressure and heart rate.
Fennel seeds have natural calming properties that can help promote relaxation and reduce stress.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml water.
  • 25-30 Black currants.
  • 2 tbsp Fennel seeds or 1 tbsp Powder.

Method

  1. Boil water in a saucepan and keep aside to cool down.
  2. Transfer water in a pitcher or infuser bottle and add thoroughly washed black currant. Add Fennel seeds or seeds powder in it.
  3. Infuse it for 6-8 hours.
  4. Consume it along with Fennel seeds and Black currant. But consume within 8-10 hours.
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(436) Lemon, Mint and Ginger Water.

Ginger is a proven digestive aid that helps reduce intestinal discomfort and gas. It also prevents bad bacteria from colonising your gut and reduces inflammation in the stomach. Along with mint and lemon, this ginger water detox recipe serves as an excellent immune and metabolism booster. Drinking regularly can help replenish your body and keep fatigue at bay

Ingredients

  • 500 ml. Water.
  • 1 tsp. Lemon juice or 4-5 Lemon slices.
  • 8-10 Mint leaves.
  • 8-10 Ginger slices.

Method

  1. Boil water in a saucepan and keep aside to cool down.
  2. Transfer this water in a pitcher or infuser bottle.
  3. Add Lemon juice or slices, chopped Mint leaves and Ginger slices in it.
  4. Close the lid and keep aside for 2-3 hours.
  5. Consume Lemon, Mint and Ginger Water within 8-10 hours.

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(435) Apple and Mint water.

Apples contain insoluble fiber, which can help with digestion and constipation, a common issue during pregnancy.  Apples are a good source of vitamin C, which can help support the immune system. Apples can provide a natural energy boost by increasing blood sugar. Apples are a good source of hydration, which is important during pregnancy. Apples can help with heartburn, which is common during pregnancy. Apples can help keep blood sugar stable due to their fiber and flavonoids. Apples contain calcium, which can help with the development of the baby’s bones.
Apples can help maintain healthy iron levels, especially when eaten with other iron-rich foods. Apples contain antioxidants, like flavonoids, which can help protect against inflammation and oxidative stress. Mint speeds up your metabolism and reduces fatigue during pregnancy.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml. Water.
  • 8-10 slices of Apple.
  • 8-10 Mint leaves.

Method

  1. Boil water in a sauce pan and once it is cool down fill the pitcher or infuser bottle with it.
  2. Add Apple slices  and Mint leaves in the pitcher and allow it to infuse for 2-3 hours.
  3. Consume Apple Mint infuse water  within 8-10 hours.

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(434) Coconut water

Coconut water helps maintain hydration levels, which are important for the increased blood volume and circulation needed during pregnancy. Coconut water contains electrolytes like potassium and magnesium, which help maintain fluid and electrolyte levels.  coconut water contains nutrients like calcium, vitamin C, and phosphorus, which are important for maternal and fetal health. Coconut water contains antioxidants that can help fight inflammation and other harmful conditions. 

Always consume fresh coconut water and should not be consumed as a substitute for regular water.

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(433)Lemon Mint Cucumber Water.

Cucumber and mint help improve hydration levels and keep fatigue at bay. This energising detox water recipe is also packed with essential nutrients, vitamin A (found in mint) and vitamin C (found in lemon). While lemon is known to improve digestion, reduce inflammation and cleanse your arteries and blood, mint speeds up your metabolism and reduces fatigue during pregnancy. Cucumber contains vitamin K which promotes  healthy bone mass.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml. water.
  • 2 slices of Lemon.
  • 8-10 Mint leaves.
  • 8-10 slices of Cucumber.

Method

  1. Boil water and keep aside to cool down and fill it in the infuser bottle or in a pitcher.
  2. Add Lemon slices, Mint leaves and Cucumber slices in the infuser bottle or in a pitche.
  3. Close the lid for 2-3 hours to infuse the essence of the ingredients.
  4. Strain and consume within 8-10 hours.

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(432) Celery Tomato Infused Water.

Celery is a great detoxifying ingredient due to its high water content. Additionally, celery is a rich source of luteolin and apigenin, two anti-inflammatory compounds that help minimise body swelling and ease pregnant bloating.

Tomatoes are high in Lycopene, an antioxidant that can reduce the risk of various diseases. Additionally they are high in vitamin A and C  which are essential for the immune system.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml.  Water.
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped Celery.
  • 1 Tomato

Method

  1. Boi  water and keep aside to cool down and fill it in the infuser bottle  or in a pitcher.
  2. Roughly chop Celery leaves and keep aside.  Cut Tomato into 8 pieces and add both in the pitcher.
  3. Close the lid and keep aside for 2-3 hours to infuse the essence of both.
  4. Strain the water and consume it within 8-10 hours.

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(431) Water Mellon and Mint infused water.

Watermelon is rich in potassium, a vital mineral that supports kidney and liver function and helps flush toxins from your system. Mint has cooling properties and is useful in relieving irritable bowel syndrome during pregnancy.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml. water.
  • ¼ cup Watermelon cut in cubes.
  • 10-12 Mint leaves.

Method

  1. Boil water and keep aside to cool down and fill this water in the infuser water bottle or in a pitcher.
  2. Cut Water Melon into 1 cm. cubes and add in the pitcher.
  3. Wash fresh mint leaves and finely chopped and add in the same water pitcher.
  4. Close the. lid and keep the water jar aside to infuse the water melon and mint leaves for 2-3 hours.
  5. Consume this infused water with the added fruit and herb or without it, choice is yours but consume it within 8-10 hours.