Indications :
- It is light and easily digestible.
- The ajwain seeds increase the appetite and improve digestion.
- It balances kapha and vata.
- It helps to expel the flatus and feces.
- It relieves stomach pain.
- It destroys the intestinal worms.
- It detoxifies our system.
It is specially recommended for :
- Heart diseases
- Cold and cough
- Anorexia
- Flatulence
- Worms
- Painful menstruation
- Hi cough
English name: Ajwain seeds
Botanical name: Carum roxburghianum
Sanskrit name : Ajamoda
Hindi name : Ajmod
Tamil name : Ayamodakam, omam.
Ingredients :
- Par boiled rice - 2 cups
- Ajwain seeds - 3 spoons
- Rock salt - to taste
- Sesame oil - 4 spoons
Method :
Soak the parboiled rice overnight. Wash it well and grind it to dosa -batter consistency. Add ajwain seed and salt. Mix it well. Set aside for an hour. Heat a shallow iron pan. Grease it with sesame oil. Pour the batter in the middle of the tawa. Tilt the tawa around to spread the batter. Cover the tawa. Cook till done. Take out the soft dosa with a spatula. Serve with coconut chutney or mint chutney.
