Balloon Vine Leaves

Indications:

• Demulcent – It is soothing, bland and allays inflammation
• Diaphoretic – Promotes perspiration
• Anthelmintic – Destroys worms
• It is a diuretic and a laxative
• Strengthens the stomach
• Alterative – It gradually induces a healthy change
• Stimulant – It stimulates the nervous tissue
• It is specifically used in the treatments of -
• Gout
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Skin diseases
• Cough
• Nervous disorders
• Piles
• Chronic bronchitis
• Muscle wasting
• Amenorrhoea
• Dysentery
• Diarrhea

Balloon vine leaves dosa

Preparation:

Ingredients:

• Balloon vine leaves – 1 bunch
• Wheat flour –1 cup
• Brown rice flour – 1 cup
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Asafoetida – 2 pinches
• Rock salt – to taste

Method:

Mix wheat flour and brown rice flour with water to make a batter. Add rock salt, cumin seeds and asafoetida to it and mix well. Separate the balloon vine leaves, wash and chop it. Sauté it with ghee for a few minutes and mix it with the batter.

Spread it on a hot pan to make dosas. It can be taken along with a suitable sauce.