Karkidaka Kanji

Tradition and Ayurveda say that rejuvenation therapies are best during monsoon, when the cool temperatures render the body amenable to oily massages and herbal concoctions. This is the time to monitor diet and take good care of their health. Normally all should have to take extra care and have medicated baths to warm the body against the cool climate

On all the days of “Karkidaka” month (Malayalam month), the epic Ramayana is read in Hindu houses, by Hindu organisations and in temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This is called as “Ramayana masam”. The reading of the Ramayana begins on the first day of the month and ends on the last day.

The famous Malayalam version of the Ramayana is Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu written by Thunchath Ezhuthachan.

You can find Karkidaka Kanji kits plenty in Ayurveda centres. This is also known as 'oushadha kanji', this medicinal porridge is made of around 20-odd herbs and has a special effect in keeping the monsoon fevers at bay.

It is ideal for increasing immunity and strength of the body and also acts as a detoxifying agent.

Karkidaka Kanji can be prepared at home or a readymade kit can be bought at any ayurveda centre for Rs 100(apprx), which will last for almost a week. It should be consumed continuously for at least a week for better results

Karkidaka Kanji is a medicinal rice soup is a traditional item of Kerala during the rainy days. This tasty dish has a special effect in warding off the monsoon fevers.
Here is the exclusive recipe to prepare the ayurvedic ‘Oushadha Kanji" at your home.

Ingredients
If you find difficulty in getting any of the below ingredients, take the below list to the any nearby Kerala Ayurveda store. You can find Karkidaka Kanji kits plenty in Ayurveda centres. This is also known as 'oushadha kanji', this medicinal porridge is made of around 20-odd herbs and has a special effect in keeping the monsoon fevers at bay.

• 5gm Malli
• 5gm Vizhalari
• 5gm Chrupunnayari
• 5gm Kutakapalayari
• 5gm Karkokilari
• 5gm Cumin seeds
• 5gm Aniseed
• 5gm Ayamodakam
• 5gm Fenugreek
• 5gm Aashali
• 5gm Putharichundaveru
• 5gmVarattumanjal
• 5gm Mustard seeds
• 5gm Chukku
• 5gm Sathakuppa
• 5gm Naruneendikizhangu
• 5gm Karimjeerakam
• 5gm Cardamom
• 5gm Thakkolam
• 5gm Grambu
• 5gm Nutmeg
• 1 liter water
• 250ml Cow Milk/Coconut Milk

How to prepare

Boil the all these well in a cleaned vessel for about 10-15 minutes. Clean the small onions and fry it well in one teaspoon of ghee. Mix the fried onions to the prepared solution and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Consume the Oushadha Kanji in empty stomach in the evening or as a substitute for your dinner.

Oushadha Kanji should be consumed continuously for one week or multiplies of the week like 2 weeks, three weeks etc. for a better effect. Those who suffer from high Cholesterol levels may use coconut oil in place of ghee.