Nilavembu Kashayam
Also known as Nilavembu Kudineer, Nilavembu Decoction · Veg · Drinks
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Nilavembu kashayam, or nilavembu kudineer, a Tamil Nadu herbal decoction of nilavembu, vetiver and peppercorns. Serves 2, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
8 itemsNilavembu¼ cup
Black Peppercorns1 tbsp
Water2 cup
Vetiver¼ cup
Vilamichai Ver¼ cup
Ginger1 inch
Korai Kizhangu¼ cup
Sandal Powder2 tsp
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 14kcal | 28kcal |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.5g | 7g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.4g |
| Fibre | 1.1g | 2.2g |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.2g |
Method
- 1
In a saucepan, add 2 cups of water.
Water
- 2
Add nilavembu, vetiver, vilamichai ver, korai kizhangu, black peppercorn, ginger, sandal powder and mix well.
NilavembuBlack PeppercornsVetiverVilamichai VerGingerKorai KizhanguSandal Powder
- 3
Simmer for 15 mins on medium flame.
- 4
Strain the kashayam using a strainer. The kashayam is ready to drink.
Before you start
- How long does Nilavembu Kashayam take?
- 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Nilavembu Kashayam serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Nilavembu Kashayam vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Nilavembu Kashayam spicy?
- It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Nilavembu Kashayam?
- ¼ cup Nilavembu, ¼ cup Vetiver, ¼ cup Vilamichai Ver, ¼ cup Korai Kizhangu, 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns, 1 inch Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Nilavembu Kashayam?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Nilavembu Kashayam?
- About 14 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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