Ajwain plants originated from Persia and Turkey and later moved to India, and they are currently grown in the Middle East and North Africa. Ajwain is made as a chutney with various spices and sweet-sour preferences, including other recipes like Ajwain leaves pakoda and different spice variations of Ajwain leaves chutney.
Ajwain leaves chutney is made by pouring oil in a pan by adding sesame seeds, jeera, Ajwain leaves, and red chilies; after roasting it, transfer it into a jar. Add oil to the same pan and add cleaned, dried Ajwain leaves. Fry it, and transfer it into a bowl. Blend the mixture with a pinch of salt and tamarind; after pulse grinding, add pieces of raw onion and pulse-grind it frequently. Add Tadka to the chutney and serve it hot with rice or any other side dish for a better taste.
Here are some of the benefits of the different recipes of Ajwain leaves:
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Cure cold and cough
Ajwain leaves are used to cure colds and coughs. Take ten to twelve ajwain leaves, clean them with water, And then add them to a glass of water and put it to boil on a low flame until about three-fourths of its original quantity is reduced and you can serve it hot by adding honey as a sweetener if you like.
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Ajwain leaf pakoda
Ajwain leaves can be given a unique touch of spices and benefits of good gut health, lung health, and anti-swelling qualities by mixing besan flour in water to make a consistent batter and then deep fried by dipping the batter in the leaves to create delicious and flavourful fritters which are famously known as omavalli bajji that can be enjoyed with ketchup or any other spicy dip.
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Creamy yogurt dip
One can make a creamy yogurt dip with eminent probiotics and Ajwain leaf benefits by adding the grounded ajwain leaves and spices to the creamy yogurt as a dip for paratha or pakodas.
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To make a refreshing juice
One can even take these leaves in the form of juice by adding them to any fruit or vegetable of your choice and adding the nutritional values of the leaves to the juice, making it a tasty supplement for good gut health and other nutrients.
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Digestive Health
Ajwain leaves are good for digestive health as they contain thymol, which stimulates the gastric juices that enhance the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Ajwain leaves relieve flatulence, bloating, and stomach discomfort, even in cases that relieve constipation by stimulating intestinal secretions and promoting bowel movement.
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Respiratory health
Ajwain leaves also play a significant role in respiratory health as they promote clearing mucus from the airways, bronchi, trachea, and lungs. The component thymol in the ajwain leaves helps relieve congestion and provides easier breathing. Ajwain leaves help heal chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis by reducing inflammation and assisting in removing excess mucus.
Ajwain leaves have many benefits, from digestive and respiratory health to anti-inflammatory components that make the leaves beneficial for the body and provide anti-inflammatory properties. Ajwain leaves can be taken in any form: liquid juice, tea, concoction, spicy fritters, or yogurt dip and chutney.
