Ancient Tamil Food Recipes: Traditional Dishes as Medicine

Introduction

“Food is medicine” – one of the fundamental principles of Siddha. Siddha Culinary practices involve in preparing wholesome meals with ancient recipes, different type of Ancient Soups, organic processing and preservation techniques. These simple recipes help us make food for both preventive and therapeutic benefits varying from simple cold and cough to chronic problems.

Anna podi

Ingredients

  •   Dried curry leaves
  •  Dry ginger
  •  Ajwin seeds
  •  Asafoetida
  •  Cumin seeds
  •  Pepper
  •  Fennel seeds – all Equal parts

Procedure

  •  Grind it in a mixer grinder.

Intake

  •  5 years – ¼ teaspoon
  •  8 years – ½ teaspoon
  •  13 years – ¾ teaspoon
  •  18 years – 1 teaspoon

Adjuvant: Buttermilk, honey, lukewarm water. Or take 1 tablespoon mixed with traditional cooked rice and ghee / sesame oil.