By Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe
July 21, 2023
Grandmothers in most Indian households swear by neem as a cure for most seasonal distresses including stomach trouble, flus and low immunity. Here are some dishes to include neem in creative ways in your daily diet.
This southern Indian dish made from neem leaves, kokum, jeera and jaggery is an aromatic side that is good for immunity and for countering inflammation.
Make unsweetened black tea by boiling some neem leaves in water, infusing it with chai patti and grated ginger for a therapeutic concoction that will boost immunity.
This stir-fried Bengali recipe is made by marinating brinjal in turmeric and salt and tossing it in a pan with generous helpings of neem fried in mustard oil.
Both neem and giloy are mentioned in Ayurveda as essential for warding off coughs and colds. Have a juice made with extracts of these medicinal plants for boosting health.
This variation of neem chutney is a dry powder made by blending dried neem leaves, sesame and dried grated coconut. Sprinkle this nutritious chutney and a spoonful of ghee over idli.
Rasam is nourishing on its own, and with the addition of neem, it gets a whole new layer of flavour and healing properties that relax tired muscles.