Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Diwali Marundu(Lahium)

Marundu is made on Diwali day. Early morning after taking oil bath we eat 1tsp Layhium. I learnt this Layhium from my mother-in-law.It is very simple and helps in indigestion.
Ginger Lehiyam

Diwali/Marunthu for digestion on Diwali day
Diwali Marunthu (Lahium)

  • Tender Ginger..................... 1 big piece
  • Dhania(Coriander Seeds)......1 cup
  • Jeera.....................................1/2 cup.
  • Ghee.....................................3 tbsp
  • Jaggery..................................1 cup
  • Methi Seeds...........................2 tsp
Method
  • Roast the jeera, coriander seeds and methi for 5 minutes. 
  • First powder the ingredients and then add  half cup of water and grind.
  • Cut the ginger into small pieces, add to the mixture and make smooth paste.
  • Add jaggery into this paste and boil it. 
  • Add ghee while stirring. 
  • All the water dries up and get thick paste. 
  • It should not be sticky.
  • This marundu is good for digestion.
  • You can add other spices, but I like this way to make this recipe (My mother-in-law prepared this way).

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