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
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| 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).
