Vallarai / Brahmi leaves Chappathi

Vallarai, also known as Brahmi leaves, is a key ingredient in this healthy and delicious chapathi. Widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, Brahmi leaves are renowned for their medicinal properties and are considered a brain tonic. These leaves have been traditionally used to improve memory, reduce anxiety, and treat various neurological disorders such as epilepsy. Packed with powerful antioxidants, Brahmi leaves also help reduce inflammation, boost brain function, lower blood pressure, and may even possess anti-cancer properties. This chapathi is a perfect way to incorporate the goodness of Brahmi leaves into your daily diet.

Benefits of Brahmi Leaves in Your Diet

• Memory Booster: Brahmi is known for its ability to enhance cognitive function, making it a great addition for students and those looking to support brain health.
• Stress Relief: Regular consumption of Brahmi leaves is believed to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting mental well-being.
• Anti-Inflammatory: Its anti-inflammatory properties help in fighting inflammation in the body, which is crucial for overall health.
• Heart Health: Brahmi may help reduce blood pressure, making it beneficial for heart health.
• Anti-Cancer Potential: Some studies suggest Brahmi’s potential to prevent the growth of certain types of cancer cells.

Personal Connection and Nostalgia

When I was a child, our family doctor, who practiced Siddha medicine, would often give us Vallarai mittai (Brahmi leaf sweets) and share the benefits of this miraculous herb, particularly its role in improving memory. This early introduction to Brahmi sparked my appreciation for its health benefits. Today, I love incorporating these leaves into recipes like chapathi to enjoy both their taste and nutritional value.

Soft and Delicious Chapathi

This Brahmi leaves chapathi is not only nutritious but also incredibly soft, making it perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve it with a side of tangy pickle and cooling curd for a complete, balanced meal. The flavor of the Brahmi leaves combined with the soft texture of the chapathi makes it a wholesome option for any time of the day.

Family Recipe Passed Down

This recipe holds a special place in my heart. After getting married, my mother and grandmother gifted me several traditional family recipes, which I carefully transcribed into my recipe diary. This Vallarai chapathi recipe is one of those treasured dishes. I’m also sharing a picture of my handwritten recipe to keep the tradition alive.

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Vallarai Chappathi / Brahmi leaves Chappathi

Niranjana Sankaranarayanan

Brahmi leaves are traditional plant in ayurvedic medicine. This has been used by Ayurvedic medical practitioners for centuries for a variety of purposes, including improving memory, reducing anxiety, and treating epilepsy. It contains powerful antioxidants, may reduce inflammation, boost brain function, reduce anxiety & stress, help in reducing blood pressure levels, has an anti-cancer properties.

When I was a kid our family doctor who was practising Sidhdha medicine used to give us vallarai mittai(chocolate). He tells us about this Vallarai keerai / Brahmi leaves which helps in memory. So thats how I came to know about Brahmi leaves. This chappathi is very soft and healthy too. It can be served with pickle and curd.

Check my other Paratha recipes

Lachcha paratha

South Indian Chappathi / Triangle Chappathi

Ragi phulka / Fingermillet Phulka

Aloo paratha

Moong dhal paratha

Methi matar paratha

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian

Servings 8 Chappathis

Equipment

• Pan

Ingredients

  

For the dough

• 1 cup Wheat flour
• Ae req Salt
• To knead the dough Water

For the paste

• 2 tsp Ghee
• 1 tsp Oil
• 1 cup Brahmi leaves
• 2 tbsp Moong Dhal
• 1 No Tomato
• 2 Nos Green chilli
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• As req Salt

Instructions

 

• Cook moong dhal with little water and keep aside.
• Wash & Clean the Brahmi leaves well, remove the root and retain the thin stem.
• In a pan, add ghee, oil and saute cumin seeds.
• Then add roughly chopped green chillies, tomatoes, cooked moong dhal and cook until the brahmi leaves are cooked and the moisture is gone completely.
• While the tomatoes and the leaves are getting cooked, add turmeric powder, salt and garam masala into it.
• Once it is done, allow it to cool and grind it to a fine paste.
• The paste for the Vallarai Chappathi is ready.
• In a bowl add wheat flour, salt, ground paste and mix well with your hands.
• Donot add water in the beginning because the dough might become sticky.
• So sprinkle water little by little and knead it to make a soft dough.
• Finally apply ghee on the dough and allow it to sit for ten minutes.
• Take a small portion of the dough, dust it with wheat flour and roll it out to a thin chappathi.
• Heat the skillet, cook the chappathi on both the sides in medium flame with ghee.
• Vallarai Chappathi / Brahmi leaves Chappathi is ready to serve. Serve it with curd and pickle.

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INSTRUCTIONS

• Cook moong dhal with little water and keep aside.
• Wash & Clean the Brahmi leaves well, remove the root and retain the thin stem.
• In a pan, add ghee, oil and saute cumin seeds.
• Then add roughly chopped green chillies, tomatoes, cooked moong dhal into the pan.
• Cook until the brahmi leaves are cooked or the moisture is gone completely.

• While the tomatoes and the leaves are getting cooked, add turmeric powder, salt and garam masala into it.
• Once it is done, allow it to cool and grind it to a fine paste.

• The paste for the Vallarai Chappathi is ready.
• In a bowl add wheat flour, salt, ground paste and mix well with your hands.
• Donot add water in the beginning because the dough might become sticky.
• So sprinkle water little by little and knead it to make a soft dough.
• Finally apply ghee on the dough and allow it to sit for ten minutes.
• Take a small portion of the dough, dust it with wheat flour and roll it out to a thin chappathi.

• Heat the skillet, cook the chappathi on both the sides in medium flame with ghee.
• Vallarai Chappathi / Brahmi leaves Chappathi is ready to serve. Serve it with curd and pickle.

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