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Ayurvedic herbal porridges, though traditionally used for immunity and illness, are supplements, not standalone cures, and require consistent healthy habits.
Karkidaka kanji, a traditional monsoon porridge made with medicinal herbs like Njavara rice, green gram, and spices, nourishes the body during Kerala's rainy season.
In North Kerala's Malabar region, 'Kozhimarunnu', a medicinal chicken dish, is a traditional folk remedy prepared with country chicken, herbs, and spices during Karkidakam, believed to restore strength.
Make sure to serve freshly cooked healthy meals to children to avoid health problems.
Moringa leaves are traditionally avoided in Kerala during Karkidakam due to Ayurvedic beliefs about digestion and potential changes in the plant during the monsoon.
Consume Ayurvedic Kanji on an empty stomach, but stop eating just before you feel full for better digestion and detoxification.
It is best consumed in the morning on an empty stomach but can also be eaten in the evening.
Health experts often recommend including Tulsi leaves in the diet to boost immunity.
Horse gram works best during the cold monsoon months. Easy on the stomach, its digestive properties are commendable.
Here are some of the top five recipes we have picked for you to try it out this season.
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