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AGATHI LEAVES COCONUT MILK SOUP / AGATHI KEERAI THANNI SAARU

AGATHI LEAVES COCONUT MILK SOUP / AGATHI KEERAI THANNI SAARU | AGATHI KEERAI RECIPES/ HUMMING BIRD TREE LEAVES RECIPE /अगेती के पत्तों में छिपा है सेहत का खज़ाना

Agathi Keerai, an omnipotent spinach, is capable of curing not only physiological but also psychological problems of human beings.

Its botanical name is Sesbania grandiflra having precisely 63 curative benefits as per Siddha school of medicine. Mainly, this reduces body heat, heals the wounds and is a sure remedy for mental depression and other illnesses. 

The term ‘Agathi’ refers to ‘fire inside’, i.e. it will ignite the fire inside all organs and equalize the blood circulation throughout the body. It is a cleansing agent also.

Agathi keerai has innumerable health benefits. It is rich in vitamin A, calcium and iron. It has cooling properties, that is the reason it is consumed when breaking fast on Dwadasi.

 It helps in digestion. It also helps to relieve constipation as it has laxative properties. Being rich in Vitamin A, it is consider good for the eyes also.

Besides the leaves, agathi keerai flowers also has many medicinal values.

Agathi leaves are boiled fully and added to the mother of new born baby for healthy breast feeding. It has a power of throwing out the stomach worms and leaves your stomach happy for a long time. The high content of vitamin A and calcium is the reason behind this health benefit.

Boiling Agathi leaves in water and drinking it kills the germs and bacteria in the stomach.

IMPORTANT – It is advisable to take agathi leaves two to three times in a month only , don’t have it on regular bases . Humming bird tree leaves provides all the nutrition that makes strong body, healthy blood, good functions of all the body parts. It is strictly recommended to be taken occasionally. Those under medication should not take it as it will reduce the power of medicines

Rice washed water in Tamil we know as “Arisi Kalanir” or Arisi Mandi.Arisi Mandi / rice washed water  is the water we use for rinsing and washing raw rice before cooking. Rice washed milky water is collected for use in cooking , washing vegetables , skin care beauty purpose and for hair growth.

Actually in olden days, our ancestors have followed it as practice.

water soak for 15 minutes, rub well to get the milky consistency of rice water. If you prefer more thicker collect this water alone from rice and keep under refrigeration for3 hours the thicker particles will settle down drain out the water and use the bottom settled milky rice water can be used for cooking and skin care.

Rice water also contains amino acids that strengthen the hair roots, increase hair volume, and make your hair shiny and smooth  In every possible way, rice water is great for your hair. It is safe, natural, and has absolutely no side effects. It improves the condition of your hair in a healthy manner.

One of the benefits of coconut milk is the fact that it contains antimicrobial properties, including antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal elements to boost your immune system.

Same recipe instead of leaves I have added veges

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cup ggathi leaves 
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 small onion finely chopped OR 10 shallots thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp slightly  crushed Jeera
  • 3 water or rice washed water 
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar – ¼ tsp
  • Pepper pwdr – ½ tsp

METHOD

Coconut milk –

Separate the agathi leaves from the stem and wash and keep aside.

Bring water to boil in a pan on medium flame .

Add the leaves + onions + jeera + sugar + salt .

Let it cook on medium flame uncovered  for 10 to 12 mins till the leaves get cooked .

Put off the flame and add the coconut milk and mix well .

Add pepper pwdr and transfer to the serving bowl.

You can have this as a soup or mix with rice and eat.

NOTES

  1. Coconut milk + greens  is a perfect cure for ulcer.
  2. Make sure not to boil  after adding coconut milk as it can curdle .
  3. The consistency should be thin more like rasam so adjust water level accordingly.

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