PRESENTATION BY : AARYICA.R. TALATI CLASS; 6 CO-ORDINATING TEACHER: MISS ANITA NANDA TOPIC : “HERBS IN THE KITCHEN”.

As I said Indian kitchen is full of Herbs, but here I am going to Mention very very few of them Which are tulsi, turmeric, cardamom, coriander, asafoetida. And the recipes Which I am going to mention are pure vegetarian and jain (without onion potato, garlic or any other root plant) :Indian herbs:

Basil basil Queen of herbs Basil is one of the Most sacred plant With strong religious Mean in India. On the Bases of Hindu religion it is believed That if basil leaves Are burned with a dead person the man will go to heaven. The basil plant is a small bush that grows to 2-3 ft in height. Its flower are red, purple, or sometimes white In color. It is believed to be air purifier. The plant gives strong spicy scent when bruished. It has a warm Clove like flavor and fragrance.

Basil most popularly known as tulsi has been used for 1000 of years by ayurveda for its diverse healing properties. Basil plant has many medicinal properties the leaves strengthen the stomach and help in respiratory diseases. Basil leaves are regarded as anti stress agents. Recent studies have shown that afford significant protection against stress even healthy person can chew 12 leaves of basil to live a stress free life basil makes good medicine for headache and diabetes. : HEALTHY BASIL :

 Grate bananas, add paneer, atta, salt, pepper, green chillies and tulsi and mash well till smooth and is like dough.  Form into flat rounds (grease your hand if it sticks )  Heat a thin layer of ghee in a non - stick frying  pan. Fry the rounds over medium heat, till crisp and brown on both the side  Add a little more ghee if required and serve with hot chutney.

Turmeric( haldi) Turmeric is a dried root that grows about 2 feet in length. The turmeric plant is about 3 feet long with funnel shaped yellow flowers. Turmeric is of bright yellow color. It has a spicy fragrance with slightly bitter flavor. Turmeric is an important spices in India having great religious significance and medicinal value.

In India, turmeric has been used in an attempt to treat stomach and liver ailments, as well as topically to heal sores, based on its supposed antimicrobial property. It does many more hells like: Blocking cancer Powerful antioxidant Potent anti-inflammatory Osteoarthritis pain relief Indigestion and heartburn aid Heart disease Impact on diabetes Folk medicine and traditional uses of turmeric :

Coriander is native to region Spanning from southern – Europe and northern africa To southwest ASIA IT IS A SOFT PLANT GROWING TO 50 CM TALL LEAVES ARE VARIABLE IN SHAPE, BROADLY LOBED AT THE BASE OF THE PLANT. THE FLOWERS ARE BORNE IN WHITE OR VERY PLATE PINK, WITH THE PETALS POINTING AWAY FROM THE UMBEL. THE FRUITS ARE GLOBULAR. THE SEEDS ARE GENERALLY USED AS SPICE OR ADDED INGREDIENT.

Medicinal values of coriander  Coriander, commonly known as Dhania in the Indian Subcontinent and Cilantro in the Americas and some parts of Europe, is an herb that is extensively used around the world Its leaves and fruits have a recognizable and pleasant aroma and are commonly used raw or dried for culinary applications. It cures things like  Skin disorders  Low cholesterol levels  Diarrhea  Blood pressure  Anemia  Anti-allergic properties

Ingredients 100 gm coriander leaves 1/4 cup chopped green chillies 1/4 cup mint leaves 2 tsp salt or to taste 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend well. Add a little water only if required to ease blending or grind the ingredients on a grinding stone.

Cardamom is an evergreen perennial with thick rhizomes and erect steams bearing pointed leaves. White flowers with a pink to violate striped lip are born in a loose spike in summer followed by to beige, 3 –selled capsules containing aromatic seeds the seed and oil are used in herbal preparation and the seeds to flavour baked goods coffee curries ect. Cardamom is the warm aromatic herb that has tonic effects

 The health benefits of cardamom include gastrointestinal protection, cholesterol control, control of cancer, relief from cardiovascular issues, and the improvement of blood circulation in the body. It is useful for curing dental diseases and urinary tract infections such as cystitis, nephritis, and gonorrhea. Cardamom possesses aphrodisiac properties and is also used as a cure for impotency, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.

 Ingredients  100 gm poppy seed (khus khus), soaked in water overnight 1/2 cup (125 gm) ghee 2 cups milk 8 green cardamoms, powdered 1/2 cup sugar 2-3 almonds, blanched to garnish.

SPECIAL THANKS TO MR. FR. RAYAPPAN MR. Fr. Maria paulraj Miss. Sr. valsa joseph Miss. Anita nanda and last but not the least my parents