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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

PRASAVA LEHIYAM (LEGIYAM)


This marundhu or legiyam is different from the deepavali lehiyam. This is given to new mothers which helps them in digestion, healing and regaining health after delivery.

Elders at home prepare the lehiyam and give a small ball out of it to the new moms. Many herbal products are used in this, but now these are readily available in powdered form. As I have already mentioned in my post - partum post, this powder is available in dabba chetty kadai, Kutchery road, Mylapore. Just ask for prasava lehiyam powder. The store can be contacted on 044-24985125.

INGREDIENTS:

Prasava lehiyam powder - 100 gm. pkt.
Jaggery
Ghee – 25 gms
Gingelly oil – 1 tablespoon

METHOD:

Sieve the powder.

Heat a kadai, add the powder and slightly heat it. Transfer the powder to a plate.

Mix little water to form a dough.

Take equal quantity of jaggery. (Jaggery and dough ratio = 1:1)

Dissolve jaggery in a ladle of water and filter it without any dust or mud.

Now, heat a heavy bottomed pan, add the dough, jaggery and stir well.

When half- done and thick, add oil and ghee. Stir continuously.

When glossy, immediately transfer it to a vessel.Make small balls out of it, and consume a ball after the meal.

Deepavali lehiyam( legiyam) OR deepavali marundhu link is here.
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34 comments :

  1. Vimitha DuraiTuesday, July 19, 2011

    Such a healthy recipe... thanks for sharing...

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  2. AnnapooraniTuesday, July 19, 2011

    Thanks a lot...In need of this recipe :)

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  3. lata rajaTuesday, July 19, 2011

    I remember having to eat a big ball of this every morning and then loads of neii included in lunch to aid not only digestion but to heal internal wounds.

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  4. KParthasarathiTuesday, July 19, 2011

    I used to finish it off when my mom used to prepare this delicious lehyam for my sisters when they delivered babies.As a result it was always kept hidden from me.
    yes, dabba chetty kadai is famous.

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  5. Nandita SSTuesday, July 19, 2011

    What a great recipe for new mothers. This is something to be treasured. Thanks Shanti :)

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  6. jeyashrisureshTuesday, July 19, 2011

    i love to have this anytime.looking nice

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  7. Hari Chandana PTuesday, July 19, 2011

    Very helpful post.. Thanks for sharing

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  8. SavithaRaj's Spice LandTuesday, July 19, 2011

    Thanks for sharing and giving us the details too..
    www.savitharajsspiceland.blogspot.com

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  9. Hema KrishnamohanTuesday, July 19, 2011

    Thank you very much for the valuable post.It is helpful if the powder is readily available.I remember my mother making this powder with the help of her elderly relative at home.Each of the ingredients need to be roasted carefully and she used to pound in URAL.She used to give from day 8th of the delivery by just mixing with little ghee.Later the above mentioned process will be followed and stored for long.she used to give for 45 days.Saathukudi(orange) juice, Khus khus was also used to reduce the heat. Thanks again for the store address.

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  10. AnonymousTuesday, July 19, 2011

    my past motherhood memories have been revived by you.Love this lehiyam.nice informative post for newly delivered mothers.
    Indu Srinivasan
    KattaMeethaTheekha.blogspot.com

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  11. Santosh BangarTuesday, July 19, 2011

    this new thing to me but looks useful post

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  12. VidhyaTuesday, July 19, 2011

    Thanks for this valuable post.

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  13. UnknownTuesday, July 19, 2011

    Your blog has many authentic south food recipes. I remember my paati prepared this one for my chithi. very significant recipes. Thanks for stopping by on my blog.

    Cheers,
    Uma
    http://umaskitchenexperiments.blogspot.com

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  14. Hamaree RasoiTuesday, July 19, 2011

    Delicious looking lehiyam. Best food for new moms.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  15. Kaveri VenkateshTuesday, July 19, 2011

    After my delivery my mom made this lehiyam at home with the ready made powder.....It was given to me first thing in the morning...

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  16. UnknownTuesday, July 19, 2011

    This is new recipe for me. But Lehiyum looks delicious.

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  17. LifewithspicesWednesday, July 20, 2011

    Bookmarked.. very useful one..

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  18. RaksWednesday, July 20, 2011

    Never knew we get powder ready made,useful post! I remember how i used to swallow this...

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  19. AnuWednesday, July 20, 2011

    Maami - thanks for the recipe. I'm sure this is more nutritious and helpful than any other vitamins or tablets available in store. All natural and easy to make. Thank you so much!

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  20. Suman SinghWednesday, July 20, 2011

    What an interesting new food.

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  21. Sanctified SpacesThursday, July 21, 2011

    Very useful recipe Shanthiji. Thanks for the post.Do post the corn halwa, would love to see your version.

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  22. RuthFriday, July 22, 2011

    This is realy interesting - I'd never heard of it before! Good to learn something!!

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  23. DakshaFriday, July 22, 2011

    Hi! sorry but this recipe and powder new for me. I think this is south Indian famous and useful powder. thanks for give very nice information and intro:).

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  24. VardhiniWednesday, July 27, 2011

    Thanks for sharing this useful info. My mom bought it for me when she came here. Firt time to your wonderful blog and happy to follow you.

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    Vardhini
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  25. Subha ParthasarathyTuesday, March 13, 2012

    Only a mother can show such love and affection. There are no words enough to thank you madam. This is such a gift for us. Thanks for sharing the recipe and also the address and contact for store also.
    Subha Parthasarathy

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  26. AnonymousMonday, November 19, 2012

    Pls let me know where to order it with address?

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  27. AnonymousTuesday, April 09, 2013

    Hi
    Thanks for sharing , will it increase the milk supply as well

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  28. UnknownTuesday, February 19, 2019

    Thanks a lot for this post.it was very useful,steps were explained clearly so that it was easy to make. Thanks again

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  29. UnknownTuesday, March 30, 2021

    Very useful post Shanthi Mam

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    Thanks for sharing this useful information,regards.
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    Thanks for sharing this useful information ,regards.
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    Thanks for such wonderful blog. Dwibhashi’s Ashwagandha
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    Thanks for sharing this useful Information,Regards.
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