What is Prasava legiyum?
After delivery new moms are asked to eat legiyum for better digestion, healing, and regaining health. It is also believed it boosts milk supply. I have used legiyum powder for making lehiyum. Some foods new moms consume might not be suitable for breastfeeding babies, lehiyum not only helps for mom’s digestion but also avoids digestion problems for newborns.
Why store-bought lehiyum powder?
For preparing Diwali marandhu I made everything from scratch. Diwali marandhu can also be served for new moms but prasava lehiyum has a lot of additional ingredients which make it more opt for postnatal care. Chyawanprash is also good for digestion. Here in the USA, we don’t get many ingredients for preparing authentic prasava legiyum so instead of buying lehiyum I prefer buying the powder and making fresh homemade legiyum in batches
Where do we buy prasava legiyum powder?
My mother generally buys lehiyum powder from Dabba Chetty Shop, Mylapore, Chennai (not a sponsored post). It should be available in many naatu marundhu Kadai | ayurvedic shop
When is the best time to consume prasava lehiyum?
For good digestion eat legiyum early in the morning on an empty stomach. I also consume it a few minutes before consuming dinner . 2 times a day is recommended. Generally, Prasava lehiyum is offered to new moms for around the first 3 months
How much sweetener should I add?
You can add 1:1 legiya powder to jaggery ratio but in our home, we prefer lehiyum with mixed flavors with a hint of spice so I add 2:1 legiya powder to jaggery
Can I store Legiyum at room temperature?
Yes, prasava lagiyum stays good for months at room temperature. Always use an airtight container and use a clean dry spoon. YOu can also refiregetae Lehiyum. I have never frozen legiyum.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup jaggery 3/4 cup water 1 cup powder 2 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoon ghee
How to make Prasava legiyum with step by step pictures
Firstly boil 1/2 cup of water, when water is hot add jaggery let it melt
If jaggery has impurities strain the jaggery water in a stainless colander and bring it to boil
Simmer the stove to low flame and add powder, mix well
Furthermore, add 1/4 cup of hot water and mix well
Add ghee and oil alternatively and cook for 4-5 minutes on low flame until the legiyum turns glossy/ comes together leaving the sides of the pan
Turn off the stove and cool completely
Transfer to an airtight container and always use a clean spoon
Notes Avoid string consistency. Just cook till jaggery melts If jaggery has impurities, Filter jaggery water Always add hot water. Room temperature might turn legiyum lumpy The amount of water might slightly vary based on the powder you use For big batch longer shelf life, increase sesame oil and reduce ghee Avoid using other oil. Use only sesame oil nonsticky legiyum - perfect texture Cool completely and store in airtight container You can store it in room temperature Always use dry spoon Morning consume legiyum on an empty stomach . Additionally, you can also consume it before dinner
