Vallari –a herb for good vision in mind and in eyes

Tamil name:Vallari
Botanical name: cantella,asiatica/hydrocotyle asiatica
English: Indian penny wort
Telengu: bokudu chettu/ saraswataka/manduka
Kanada: vondelagi
Sanskrit: brahmi
Hindi:khulakudi


Medicinal value: it activates the brain cells, so concentration is improved. it has all the medicinal properties, containing all vitamins and minerals.

Physical benefits: very good for eyes,
Blood is purified
Body heat is reduced

Spiritual benefits: due to the high amount of iodine, brain cells are activated
Due to this decision making are very easy .
Meditation takes place in a easier way


Recipes: vallalari leaves : 5 bundles
Moor dhal : 50gm boiled
Small onions : 4-5 sliced
Cumin : little
Coriander seeds : 10 seeds
Pepper : 5pcs
Country side tomatoes : 2pcs
Grated green chilies : 4pcs grated

Method:
In a earthen pot(mann-chatti) Heat oil. Add cumin,corriader seeds, pepper green chilies, small onions and tomato....fry them till tender. Further add vallarai leaves, salt. Cover and cook till they form a thick gravy, and dal together, and cook over medium heat for about 4-6 minutes. In a separate pan...heat oil. Add mustard, cumin, curry leaves, chana and urad dal. Let it pop and splutter well. Run this seasoning over the gravy.
Serve this gravy along with plain rice. Run a spoon full of ghee to go with your rice! Enjoy!