Well,the second day of CBC VIBGYOR BLOG TAG and the color being indigo,I am here with few facts both food wise and in general about indigo.Before we start with the facts here is an interesting note.Did you know indigo is named after India?According to wiki (also I have heared or read this long before somewhere) India is the oldest suppiler of indigo dye which is derived from Indigofera tinctoria.Read more here.
Indigo in general is seen as a bold vibrant color that symbolizes liveliness.People with optimistic thinking lean towards indigo.Those who have much liking for this color are believed to have studious minds.They also tend to be passionate,non violent. Indigo is also believed to be source of inspiration,imagination and peace of mind.
Health benefits of indigo coloured foods:
1.Rich in vitamin K
2.Rich in anti oxidants
3.Rich in phyto chemicals
4.Enables healthy functioning of brain
5.Enables memory power
I have chosen Indian jamun (Naval pazham in Tamil) to feature for indigo coloured food.Thoufgh this fruit officially falls under indigo coloured food it appears more of purple/black color.Why aren't no natural foods in blue/indigo colur?
Indian Jamun- Syzygium jambolanum
The first and foremost benefit of this fruit is,
1.It is used in treating diabetics.The seeds of this fruit is dried and then powdered and consumed by people with diabetic disorder.
2.These fruits are rich in iron,calcium,phosphorous and minerals.
3.These fruits are good for healthy functioning of heart and liver.
4.These fruits have anti-cancer,anti-viral properties.
5.These fruits helps in treating ulcer.
Now lets move to the recipe for delicious jamnu fruit juice.
Jamun fruit juice recipe
Star ingredient:Indian jamun fruits
Time:5 minutes+cooling time
Serves:3
Ingredients:
1 cup ripe jamun fruit
2-3 teaspoons sugar
A pinch of salt
2 cups water
Method:
1.Rinse the jamun fruits well and wash them thoroughly.
2.Remove the seeds and discard or save for later use
3.Blend along with sugar and salt thoroughly.Strain using a colander if required.
Notes:
1.Be sure to use mushy ripe fruits.These fruits are high in astringent content
2.Omit sugar if not preferred.