Thebu (Costus speciosus) Sambol

Thebu is good especially for diabetes patient as it can reduce the blood sugar level. Other than that there are many other health benefits of this plant. Thebu Leaves can stimulate appetite, control phlegm and bile, treat skin issues, and control fever and cough

In 100 grams of Thebu leaves there are 19% Protein; Carbohydrate 44%, Lipids is 4%. The nutritional fibre content of Thebu leaves is 12%. Other than these it is wealthy with mineral like Calcium (2%), Magnesium (2%), Sodium (2%), Potassium (1%) and many vitamins.

Ingredients.

1. Thebu leaves
2. 1 cup fresh grated coconut
3. 2-3 small red onion(Sliced)
4. 2 green chili (Sliced)
5. Salt
6. 1 tbspn lime juice

Method.

• Wash and clean Thebu leaves.
• Slice Thebu leaves into very thin pieces.
• In a bowl, mix sliced Thebu leaves, onion, green chili,grated coconut and salt together with lime juice.

Kurakkan Kenda (Finger Millet porridge)

Kurakkan contains high amount of nutrients, such as higher amounts of dietary fiber , protein ,  calcium, zinc ,magnesium,iron, high B-vitamin content,  potassium.Also Kurakkan has lot  of Essential Amino Acids which are essential for human body.Ex:Methionine,Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine and Tryptophan.

Ingredients 

1. 2 tbsp of Kurakkan flour               
2. 1 cup of water
3. 1 ½ cups of thick Coconut Milk
4. 1 large red onion, chopped
5. 1/2 tea spoon Cinnamon powder
6. Few Curry leaves
7. Piece of pandan (rampe) leaf
8. Salt to taste

Method

• Combine all the ingredients except the coconut milk and the salt in a saucepan and mix well
• Keep the mixture on low fire and mix properly
• When thick, add the coconut milk and salt to taste and stir
• Cook until the mixture reaches boiling point.

Nelum Ala Curry (Lotus Rhizome)

Ingredients

1. 225 grams lotus root 
2. 2 whole tomatoes 
3. 1 whole green chili peppers fresh 
4. 25 grams shallots 
5. 1 curry leaves 
6. 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek 
7. 1/2 teaspoon salt 
8. 250 ml coconut milk thick 
9. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 
10. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 
11. 25 grams butter
12. 1 teaspoon roasted curry powder

Method

• Wash and cut the lotus root into small pieces.
• Then add pandan leaves ,garlic,cinnamon,  curry leaves,green chilies,fenugreek, red onions,   and temper well
• Slice the tomatoes, Chile and shallots.
• Keep a vessel on the stove and add oil to it
• Place all the ingredients except roasted curry powder and cook until the pieces are cooked.
• Transfer the cooked curry to the frying pan and then add roasted curry powder, cook for about 1 minute.

Gotu Kola Kenda

Kola kanda is  a food unique to Sri Lanka is made by using rice, coconut milk and a leaf extract. It is commonly prescribed by ayurwedic medical practitioners for individuals with allergic, inflammatory and diabetes, in Sri Lanka.

The main antioxidants present in plants are polyphenols such as flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids and terpenoids. Flavonoids are polyphenolic antioxidant compounds that have anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-cancer activities.

Ingredients

 1.    1 Cup Red raw rice

 2.    1 Cup Roughly chopped Gotu Kola

 3.    3 Cups Coconut milk

 4.    2 Cups Water

 5.    1 Teaspoon of finely chopped ginger

 6.    2 Bulbs of finely chopped garlic

 7.    1 Teaspoon Lemon juice

 8.    1 Teaspoon Salt

Method

• Wash rice. Add water,salt & keep on low fire
• Add 1 cup of coconut milk, Blend leaves & strain the juice
• When Rice is cooked, add 2 cups of coconut milk and mixed the ginger, garlic and Gotukola juice Bring Kanda in to boil.
• Serve plain or with Jaggery.