Ajwain or মৌরি

Ajwain, ajowan,Trachyspermum ammi, also known as Ajowan caraway, bishop's weed or carom, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. It originated in the eastern Mediterranean, possibly Egypt, and spread up to India from the Near East. Both the leaves and the fruit (often mistakenly called seeds) of the plant are consumed by humans. The plant is also called bishop's weed, but this is a common name it shares with some other different plants. The "seed" (i.e., the fruit) is often confused with lovage "seed".

Growing Ajjwain Plant is the easiest form of gardening. Ajjwain Leaves are very beautiful, fleshy and hairy. It serves the purpose of beautification of house and adding a humble herb to our space. This plant can be grown in a pot. It does not require much of sunlight and watering. It grows and spreads very quickly. Proper trimming is required to keep this plant in shape. Its leaves are round hence it is considered a lucky plant to have in your house as Feng Shui.

Ajwain Nutritional Facts

Here is the nutritional value for 100 gm of this spice:

Nutrients                              Amounts

Calories                                 305

Total Fat                                25 gm

-Saturated                            4 gm

-Monounsaturated                        5 gm

-Polyunsaturated               15 gm

-Trans                                                0 gm

Cholesterol                           0 mg

Potassium                             0 mg

Sodium                                  10 mg

Total Carbohydrates         43 gm

Sugars                                   0 gm

Dietary Fiber                       39 g

Protein                                  16 g

Vitamin A                              0%

Vitamin C                              0%

Calcium                                 0%

Iron                                        0%

Top 10 Health and Medicinal benefits of Ajwain (Botanical Name : Trachyspermum Ammi)

It is one of the important herbs for Indian kitchen to make the Indian cuisine tasty. All the parts of this herb have very strong smell; hence it is called Ugragandha in Sanskrit. Ajwain has many health and medicinal values. It is well known seed for Instant Remedy for Stomachache. The seed, oil, flowers and extract are used as medicine for various diseases. It is also one of the potent medicines to kill worms. It is extremely beneficial for Earache, tooth ache, Influenza, Heart problems, Arthritis, Nasal blockage. The person feeling excessive sexual desire, may take it cool down himself.

1. Instant Remedy for Stomachache

It has alcoholic qualities in a very mild form; therefore, it may be used as instant stomach pain. Ajwain +small quantity of salt, when sip with warm water is quite beneficial for indigestion and stomach pain. The person suffering from indigestion and anorexia, 1 tsp of Ajwain seed may be taken along with food.

2. Ajwain for cold

For chronic and recurrent cold, it is recommended to take fried seeds of ajwain in the dose of 2 grams for 15-20 days. Inhaling of its grind seed is also beneficial in case of headache, migraine and cold &cough. Chewing Ajwain seeds with lukewarm water is also a good cure for Cough.

3. Ajwain for Asthma

Inhalation of the smoke of Ajwain acts as bronchodialator and makes the breathing pattern easier. The person suffering from Asthma may take the paste of Ajwain + Jaggery, 1 tsp, twice a day. This mixture is helpful in asthma treatment.

4. Ajwain for Diabetes Mellitus

1 tsp of Ajwain seeds + 4 tsp of Bael leave juice if taken 2 to 3 times a day, are effective in polyuria commonly seen in case of Diabetes.

5. How to get rid of Alcohol Addiction

To get rid of Alcohol addiction, decoction of ajwain may be taken in the dose of 30 ml at night for 50 days. Persons, who use alcohol excessively, may experience acute stomach pain. For such patients 1 tsp of ajwain seeds may be consumed along with warm water twice a day.

6. Ajwain in Cholera

It has the ability to minimize the impact of threadworms and intestinal bacterial infection. Hence, it is good to give cholera patients.

7. Ajwain to dissolve Kidney Stone

When the mix of Ajwain seeds +honey + vinegar is used for 10 days, it helps to dissolve kidney stone that ultimately remove with urine.

8. Ajwain for Weight Loss

Ajwain has appetite stimulating properties and on account of laxative components, it fastens the bowel movement and thus helps in weight loss. Regular taking of ajwain also helps to regulate obesity.

9. Ajwain reduces Gas and Flatulence

Ajwain is one of the best herbal wonder drug for gas, flatulence and indigestion. Distilled water of it is good for the above said problems and also enhances appetite.

10. Ajwain for Acidity and Hyperacidity

Ajwain seeds have anti-hyperacidity properties. A patient of acidity or hyperacidity may consume ajwain along with lukewarm water + salt either in the morning or after meal. When taken for 10-15 days, it shows good result.Read Acidity Control  and Preventionthrough Herbal means.

Ajwain for Culinary Recipes

Ajwain is known for multiple purposes including Curd recipes. It is used as one of the important ingredients for culinary and spice reasons all over the world. It is used to increase the flavour and savoury of cooking recipes. Ajwain is added in cuisine like bread, bean, lentil, snacks, biscuits, soups, sauce, etc. Ajwain is mixed with culinary at the final stage so that its fragrance remain intact. Its flavor and pungent come from thymol, an essential oil.  It gives great aromatic base to the recipes when the roasted are used in culinary.

Ajwain for Spice

Due to its flavour and fragrance as well as medicinal properties, ajwain is used widely as spice. Ajwain is added at the last process of cooking. The pod of ajwain has dominating flavor, so even a small quantity of it is sufficient to give pungent smell to the recipes. This powerful fragrance comes to ajwain due to the presence of Thymol. It is good for digestion and  often mixed with baby milk. Used as dishes Tadka due to its strong flavor.  Due to its multiple  benefits; it is the part and parcel of every Indian kitchen.

Ajwain Tea

Ajwain tea is known for pungent smell.  Ajwain Chai is beneficial for cold treatment. Ajwain is useful for all the seasons, however, it show good result during rainy and winter seasons.  Ajwain seeds are rich in minerals both macro nutrients and micro nutrients. It is used in case of digestion problems, gaseous problems, antiseptic, antipyretic  and expectorant. How to make Ajwain Chai is the  important question? For this take One and half cup of water, mix a teaspoon of black or green tea. Boil it, add some ajwain. Elaichi/Ginger may also be added to enhance the taste. Milk  may also be added along with honey or sugar.   The addition of ginger or Elaichi increases its medicinal benefits.

Ajwain Nutritional Facts and Nutritional Value

Ajwain is the important ingredient in Indian kitchen.  Ajwain or Carom seeds contain nutrients and minerals.  It is having fat, protein, fibre, sugar, minerals, calories, etc. If one take 100 gram of Ajwain;  the carom seeds contain following nutrients: Calories(305), fat(25gram), Saturated Fat (4 gram), Polyunsaturated Fat (15gram), Môn saturated Fat (5 gram), Sodium (10gram), Carbs (43gram), Fibre (39 gram),  and Protein (16 gram). Due to its medicinal value, people like to eat after meal.

How to make Ajwain Paratha?

Ajwain Paratha is good for health if it is prepared from Ayurvedic  and Unani point of view.  Its taste and flavour further increases when it is taken along with pickles, chutney and curd.[smartads]

Take the wheat flour in a clean plate. Mix it with warm water and make it lumpy. Continuously mix it along with other ingredients so that it fully converted into dough and ready to prepare Paratha.  Leave the dough for 15-20 minutes before making savoury  and tasty  bread. Now make small  small dough and rolled into  flat shape. Put it into the tava and cook both the side properly.

How to prepare Ajwain Paratha?

The following Ingredients are used in making of Ajwain Paratha.

3 cups of wholemeal flour

3 tsp of Ajwain crushed seeds

1/2 tsp of turmeric powder

1/2 tsp of chilli powder

Warm water

4 tsp of vegetable oil

Gram flour may also be used

Yogurt 1/4 cup

Small quantity of salt

Ajwain Seeds Benefits (Carom Seeds)

The top 15 health benefits of Carom seeds are:

Ajwain seeds increase gastro-intestinal secretions which enhances the efficiency of digestive functions.Ajwain is effective to stomach pain. Having the problems of flatulence, indigestion and gas release, take 1 tsp of ajwain along with water for one week

Thymol, the essential oil extracted from Carom seeds are used as anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.

Ajwain which contains the highest percentage of Thymol is used as antiseptic and in the treatment of cough and asthma.

Carom Seeds are effective for respiratory problems such as common cold, cough, bronchitis and nasal congestion.

If somebody takes excessive beverages, especially alcohol, eating ajwain twice a day reduces craving for alcohol.

Ajwain oil is good for leg massage. Practising such massage helps to cure rheumatic arthritis.

Gargling ajwain water is helpful in curing of tooth pain. Ajwain fumes are also used in case of toothache.

Ajwain seeds are good in removing of kidney stone. It is suggested to take ajwain seeds along with honey or vinegar for 15-20 days.

Take roasted ajwain seeds; and boil it in a glass of water. Drink the strained mixture. It is beneficial in curing of acidity and indigestion.

Due to the presence of Thymol, ajwain is used as in curing of colic, muscle spasms, cramps and edema.

The paste made up of crushed ajwain seeds and curd are used in treating of pimples, acne, blemishes and blackheads.

Ajwain extraction is used  in treating of flatulence.

Ajwain seeds are effective appetizer and  also used as laxative.

It is beneficial in case of vomiting, mouth diseases and piles.

Ajwain and Turmeric Milk recipe

This age-old remedy for sore throat is a perfect example.

The healing properties of turmeric and ajwain are packaged with a soothing, slightly-spicy taste that will soothe your sore throat in a very appealing way.

Ingredients

1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

1 cup milk

Method

Heat a small broad non-stick pan, add the carom seeds and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute. Keep aside.

Boil the milk in a saucepan, add the turmeric powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.

Remove from the flame, add the roasted carom seeds to the turmeric milk and mix well.

Serve immediately.

AJWAIN WATER RECIPE

HOW TO MAKE AJWAIN WATER:

Heat one tbsp ghee and add one cup of water.

Stir and add the ajwain powder.

When the mixture starts boiling, add the jaggery.

Stir to dissolve and bring back to a boil.

Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Drink like a hot soup.

Repeat the method and take every morning for 3 days.

ADRAK AND AJWAIN FLAVOURED LASSI RECIPE

HOW TO MAKE ADRAK AND AJWAIN FLAVOURED LASSI:

Peel and wash and finely dice the adrak.

Put the adrak, ajwain and chillies through a spice grinder to make a coarse paste.

Put the curd and water in the blender for a couple of minutes to make a Lassi.

Mix in the adrak, ajwain and chillies paste.

Add rock salt to taste.

Leave to soak for about 2 hours and then sieve out the flavouring.

Cool in the fridge and dilute some more with water before drinking.