Hibiscus Flower - Raw Mango Drink

Hibiscus flowers /ದಾಸವಾಳ ಹೂವುಗಳು  are one of the beautiful creation of God.

 Varieties and colourful flowers shine on the plant and it is just wonderful to see. I have tried delicious Drink from Red Hibiscus flower and raw mango. It is purely my creation and I do think of many wonderful recipes with in the traditions.
I have used Hibiscus flowers, raw mango, liquid jaggery/organic jagggery and a pinch of salt.
Let us see some benefits of Hibiscus Flower in our diet.
Normally Hibiscus leaves are used to condition our hair. The flowers are used for preparing Hot Hibiscus Tea and juice from Hibiscus flowers.

Let us see some benefits of Hibiscus flowers.
Hibiscus flower Helps to lower the blood pressure, reduce the levels of sugar and fats in the blood. It is filled with antibiotic properties.It is good for digestive system. Hibiscus has vitamin A, vitamin C and varies anti oxidant properties.It helps in improving our mood and lower the cholesterol level in our body. It is rich in anti inflammatory properties and helps to reduce the inflammation within small time. It is filled with antibacterial properties. It takes care of our liver. It helps to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol level. It helps in treating hypertension and anxiety. Hibiscus flower is good for restoring hormonal balance and reduces the depression and overeating.
Let us see the recipe Now : The below said quantity is for 2 to 3 glasses of Hibiscus flower - raw mango Drink.

Things Needed : 

Hibiscus Flowers : 3 to 4
Jaggery /Honey : 2 Tablespoons
Salt : A Pinch
Raw Mango Gratings : 2 Tablespoons
Water : 2 Glasses.

Method :

1. Clean Hibiscus flower /Check nicely to see any insects or worms in the flower and then wash it.

2. Remove the petals and check again. Leave it aside. Wash and clean raw mango and then grate it.

3. Keep a bowl and add 2 glasses of water to boil on the fire.

4. Add cleaned hibiscus petals and let it boil nicely. It starts to leave the colour naturally.

5. Put off the fire and let the water get cooled.
6. Use a strainer to strain the content to other bowl.

7.It should be cooled now.

8. Add jaggery and add raw mango gratings. Mix it well and let the jaggery melt nicely in Hibiscus mixture.

9. Add grated mango and a pinch of salt. Mix all the ingredients nicely. Let jaggery melt well in water.

10. Pour the Hibiscus juice to serving glass and serve.

Note : 

Hibiscus juice helps to  reduce the tension and helps the mind to relax. It also helps to cool mind and body. Adding honey instead of jaggery is optional. Cool the boiled hibiscus mixture and then add lemon and jaggery. Adding a pinch of salt helps to quench your thirst and getting cold.
Time : 15 Minutes.
Serves : 2 to 3.

Rava - Ragi - Onion Uttappa

Morning Breakfast should be good and we Indian women do think a lot and options are many. Indian food is filled with varieties of Items. Each region grow their grain that fit into their system. Ragi /finger millet is such one grain, grows well in Karnataka and it is one of the staple food for many.
Here I have prepared Uttappa / Fluffy Dose and it is yummy and filling and easy.

Ready to serve Rava- Ragi - Onion Uttappa

I have used Ragi, Rava and very little wheat flour. I added onions, grated carrots, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves, green chilly and coconut.
Rava -Ragi - Onion Uttappa is puffed dosa and is good to have for breakfast and is filled with nutritious grains. It keeps you full for a long time and provides energy. Good to have some best breakfast in the morning. That keeps you happy and energetic for the whole day.
Let us see the recipe Now :

Things Needed :

Ragi/Finger Millet flour : 1/2 Cup
Rava /Semolina : Medium Sized : 1 Cup
Wheat flour : 2 Tablespoons
Onions : 2
Carrot : 1
Cucumber : 1 (Small size) .
Coriander leaves :  3 to 4 Tablespoons
Curry Leaves : 10 to 12 Leaves
Coconut :  2 Tablespoons
Green chilly : 1
Salt : As required
Ginger : An Inch

Method :

1. Wash and cut coriander leaves, curry leaves into very small.
2. Wash and remove the outer layer of ginger and wash it again. Grate it. Wash and scrape out carrots outer layer and grate it. Keep it aside.
3. Remove outer layer of onions and wash it. Cut into small pieces. Peel off the cucumber outer layer and grate cucumber and keep it aside.
4. Grate coconut and keep it aside.
5. Now take a big bowl and put Rava, ragi flour, wheat flour and salt. Mix it well.
6. Add required water.
7. Add cut onions, curry leaves and coriander leaves. Add grated carrots, cucumber and ginger.

8. Mix all the ingredients nicely and prepare the batter. It should be idli batter consistency.
9. Now the batter is ready. Keep a dosa pan on the fire and heat. Put little oil on the pan.

10. Now take a ladle of Rava - Ragi - Onion Uttappa batter and put it on the tava. Do not spread much.
11. Add little oil on the top, cover and cook on low and medium flame.
12. Turn the other side and cook till it is done. ( 1 minute ).

13. Rava - Ragi - Onion Uttappa is ready to serve or eat.

14. Add a spoon of ghee/butter on the top of hot Uttappa and serve with a side dish you have prepared.

Note : 

Cut all the vegetables into small. I have used the chopper. Adding more chilly and coconut is optional. Add only required water. The batter consistency should be like idli batter consistency.
Time : 30 Minutes.
Serves : 2 to 3.