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By Muthusamy R on March 26th, 2009

Horse Gram (Kollu or Ulavu) Rasam: Medicinal Side Dish of Tamil Nadu

Horse Gram or (Gahat, Kulath, Kulthi, (Hindi), Kollu (Tamil), Ulavu (Telugu) is less used dal, but with the good source of protein and minerals such as calcium, iron. In fact the dal was used to feed a horse. Horse Gram Rasam is very good for Common cold, cough, body pain and tiredness.

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By Muthusamy R on March 23rd, 2009

Kandathippili Rasam: Medicinal South Indian Side Dish

Kandathippili rasam is often prepared in the households in Tamil Nadu. Long pepper or Piper longum (botanical name) papal (Hindi) is a well-known medicinal herb. In Tamil it is called Kandathippili. It will appear like a small stick. It is a kind of pepper. It is available in every Siddha Medicine (Nattu Marnthu) shop.

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