Pakvanna

The term ‘Pakvanna’ denotes that which is cooked using oil or ghee.

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The food that is cooked with ghee is-

• Easy on the heart
• Light to digest
• Tasty
• Balances vata and pitta
• Provides strength
• Improves complexion
• Good for eyes

The

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food that is cooked with oil is-

• Heavy to digest
• Heat producing
• Balances vata
• They are not good for eyes

1. Wheat
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   Pakvannam
2. Barley Pakvannam
3. Maize Pakvannam (Benzi rava uppuma)
4. Rice Pakvannam
5. Kicchari (pongal)
6. Finger Millet Pakvannam