Amla Ginger Digestive Smash / Nellikaai Inji Legiyam

For this weeks Organic Kitchen, I wanted something medicinal and healthy.Being Diwali round the corner, we need something to keep our digestive system healthy to indulge in all the sweets and savories that we make. Got some home grown Amla and Ginger from my home town which I wanted to process into something that is useful. Here is a uber cool recipe with just four ingredients, Amla, Ginger, Cumin and Palm Candy. This can be taken on a daily basis after meal for better digestion. Even a spoon of this can be added to our regular lemon juice to make it a digestive cooler. Check out Amla Soup recipe I have posted here for the benefits of amla.

Here you go for this simple, tasty, healthy recipe which can be done in  minutes.

Step By Step Instructions

Happy and Healthy Cooking :) 

Amla Ginger Thogayal / Nellikkaai Ginger Thogayal

Indian Gooseberry - A small to medium sized deciduous tree belonging to Phyllanthaceae family.It is loaded with nutrients, Polyphenols, vitamins, minerals iron and etc. It has been a popular ingredient in Ayurveda and Siddha medicines. It is a potent source of Vitamin C and also rich in iron and calcium.

I would say Amla as Poor Mans apple. An apple a day to keep doctor away is a proverb. But a single amla is equal to an apple in all aspects. An amla daily will help to keep up our body rejuvenated and young. It also strengthen our heart and kidneys. Amla juice along with honey in early morning avoids eye problems.

Regular consumption of amla juice helps in reducing cholesterol levels. Amino acids and antioxidants in amla aids in the overall functioning of heart.

It helps in managing diabetes and cures asthma. It flushes out the toxins from the body. It helps in promoting healthy hair and nourishes scalp.

The benefits are in numerous and the list goes on endless..Here is a simple yet tasty thogayal recipe for this week, which harnesses the benefits of both Amla and Ginger. It acts as an appetizer as well as aids in better digestion.

Happy Cooking :) Check out for Amla Soup Recipe here :)