[Latin Name] Curcuma longa L.

[Plant Source] Root From India

[Specification] Curcuminoids 95% HPLC

[Appearance] Yellow powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size]80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Curcuma Longa?]

Turmeric is an herbaceous plant known scientifically as Curcuma longa. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which includes ginger. Tumeric has rhizomes rather than true roots, which are the primary source of commercial value for this plant. Tumeric originates from southwest India, where it has been a stable of Siddha medicine for thousands of years. It is also a common spice in Indian cuisine and is often used as flavoring for Asian mustards.

I hope you enjoy this recipe where we show you how to make Vegetable Kodri!

This version is made with mild curry powder so is not spicy or hot at all, but if you prefer a hotter version, just put in a stronger curry powder as desired.

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What is Kodri?

Kodri (also known as Foxtail Millet, Varai, Varagu, Khododhan, Kodra, Kodon, or Paspalum scrobiculatum) is a couscous-like / rice-like grain which is commonly eaten in India (largely grown in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya, Pradesh, Andhra, Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Bihar) – and it’s delicious!

You can buy it at many specialist Indian food shops, or you can order it online.

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Nutritional properties of Kodri:

Here’s the wikipedia article on kodri: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paspalum_scrobiculatum which has some information about the nutritional properties of kodri including that: The grain is composed of around 9-11% protein, 10+% fibre, 66.6% carbohydrates and around 3.6% fat. The rest is other micronutrients like iron, (0.5/100 mg),calcium and polyphenols.

I found this interesting article on kodri being potentially anti-diabetic / helpful in diabetes, from the Times of India newspaper – https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Kodo-millet-helps-keep-diabetes-under-check/articleshow/25574439.cms

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Ingredients used in this recipe:
1 cup kodri
3 cups water
4 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp asafoetida
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp curry powder
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 bowl-full of cooked vegetables of your choice

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