Aloe Vera, is not only a wonder cream, but it can also be eaten as a general food. Aloe is called Gwarpatha in India. Mostly, in India people either consume Aloe in the form of juice or apply it externally. But, there are few parts in India, where Aloe is consumed as a vegetable. There are many types of aloe are available, some are bitter in taste which are not advisable to consume, sweet variety of aloe is dark and bright in colour and have less thorns and have shiny transparent gel inside.
Ingredients:
350 grams Aloe Vera Leaves (4 cup chopped) *
3 tbsp. Raisins
1 tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Turmeric Powder
1 tsp. Red Chilli powder
¾ tsp. Mango Powder
3 tbsp. Cooking Oil
½ tsp. Cumin Seeds
¼ tsp. Asafoetida
½ tsp. Sugar
1 ½ tbsp. Yogurt
Recipe:
Wash and peel the sides of Aloe Vera steam to remove the thorns.
Chop into thin slices and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Wash with cold water
Heat oil in a pan then add cumin and asafoetida. When seeds start crackling, add turmeric and boiled Aloe Vera and sauté for one minute
Now add curd ,raisins and all the spices and stir fry for approx.2 minutes
Take out in a bowl and serve hot or cold with hot rotis.
By: Archa Dave
