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How to Use Star Anise in the Kitchen
Star anise is highly valuable in recipes due to its strong, spicy aroma and rich flavour.
It enhances dishes with its appetizing and digestive properties.
Beyond cooking, it is also beneficial as a home remedy for reducing wrinkles and improving skin health.
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Recipes:
Star Anise-Soya Curry:
| Ingredients: |
| Star anise |
1 |
| Soya chunks (soaked in buttermilk) |
1 cup |
| Cauliflower (chopped) |
1 cup |
| Turmeric |
½ t.spoon |
| Chilli powder |
1 t.spoon |
| Oil |
2 t.spoon |
| Curry leaves |
1 t.spoon |
| Mustard seeds |
½ t.spoon |
| Cumin seeds |
½ t.spoon |
| asafoetida |
½ t.spoon |
| Ginger (grated) |
1 t.spoon |
| Buttermilk |
2 cup |
| Salt |
As per taste |
| Coriander leaves |
2 t.spoon |
| Recipe: |
| Heat a heavy-bottom pan and add oil. |
| Add mustard seeds; once they splutter, add cumin seeds, star anise, asafoetida, turmeric, and ginger. Saute well. |
| Add curry leaves and cauliflower, then saute for a few minutes. |
| Add soya chunks and mix well. Pour in buttermilk, cover with a lid, and let it cook. |
| If needed, add water and continue cooking until the soya chunks become soft. |
| Once the curry reaches a semi-solid consistency, add chilli powder and coriander leaves. |
| Serve hot, and with chapatti or brown rice. |
| Star anise helps in better digestion and is a perfect healthy lunch option. It keeps you full and prevents unhealthy cravings. |
Oats-Star Anise Ball:
| Ingredients: |
| Star anise powder |
1 t.spoon |
| Oats (soaked in milk) |
1 cup |
| Milk |
1 cup |
| Jaggery |
1 cup |
| Ghee |
3-4 t.spoon |
| Water |
For steaming |
| Sesame seeds |
2 t.spoon |
| Black pepper powder |
½ cup |
| Recipe: |
| Squeeze out the excess water from the soaked oats. |
| Mix in 1/4 cup of jaggery, 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds, anise powder, and pepper powder. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. |
| Grease your hands with ghee and shape the mixture into small balls. |
| Prepare a steamer, place the balls inside, and steam until they become soft. Then, roast them in 2 teaspoons of ghee for 2 minutes. |
| In a pan, heat ghee and add sesame seeds, cook until they begin to splutter. |
| Pour in the milk and jaggery, and cook until the mixture reaches a thick consistency. |
| Serve the oats balls. |
| This is a healthy and nourishing recipe, ideal for elderly individuals recovering from weakness and for overall rejuvenation. It also makes a great option for a wholesome breakfast. |
Star Anise-Basil Herbal Tea:
| Ingredients: |
| Star anise |
1½ |
| Basil leaves |
1 t.spoon |
| Raisins (soaked) |
10-12 |
| Dates |
Soaked dates |
| Salt |
As per taste |
| Water |
2 cup |
| Recipe: |
| Take raisins and dates in a mixer jar and blend them into a smooth paste. Strain the mixture to remove any excess fibers. |
| In a heavy-bottomed pan, add water, the prepared paste, basil leaves, anise, and a pinch of salt. |
| Cook for 10-15 minutes, adding more water if required. |
| Serve hot. |
| This is a nutritious and energizing drink, especially beneficial during winter for children, elders, and young individuals. It also serves as a healthier alternative for afternoon or evening cravings in an obesity-friendly diet. |
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