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.
