Red Hibiscus (செம்பருத்தி) Squash

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Here I have prepared a colourful Red Hibiscus (Chembaruthi) Squash. Red Hibiscus is known as Chembaruthi (செம்பருத்தி )in Tamil. In south India, these flowers can be seen in almost every home.

Ingredients for 2 liter:

§  Red Hibiscus –  100 nos

§  Sugar – 1 kg

§  Water – 2 cup

§  Lemon Juice – 1cup

Instructions:

v Wash the flowers, remove petals with center parts and keep; discard the green parts .Use only petals with center parts.

v Put Hibiscus, in a juicer and extract juice .Ensure that hibiscus are beaten to pulp if needed add water to grind it.

v Do NOT filter the juice .

v In deep heavy pan I normally use cooker, pour remaining  water and add sugar.

v  Heat till the sugar gets dissolved stir in between.

v  Once sugar gets dissolved , boil till this reaches  thick consistency.

v  Now add both lemon and Hibiscus juices and boil it in low flame till it reaches jam consistency stir in between.

v  Once it becomes thick it will  form a foamy reddish  bubbles..

v  Switch off the  gas and allow it to cool don’t cover it with lid while its hot.

v  Once it completely cool transfer it to bottle and store.

v   you can refrigerate and use it for more than a year.

v  Now Red Hibiscus (Chembaruthi) Squash is ready for use.

v  While serving, add one or two spoons with 1 cup of water (ratio can be adjusted to suit your need); Serve chilled.

Link to hibiscus juice

Health benefits of Hibiscus Juice:

v  Cures Cold Hibiscus is rich in Vitamin C and thus it has the capacity to cure minor cold related infections like sore throat, cough and headache.

v  Fights Cancer Hibiscus is a flower that is rich in antioxidants. That is why having hibiscus tea or extracts is a naturally preventive measure against cancer.

v  Boosts Energy As the antioxidants in hibiscus help to repair free radical damage, your energy levels naturally go up.

v  The antioxidants in hibiscus not only help to fight cancer but also also slow down the ageing of your cells. As a result, it may be the secret to eternal youth.

v  Hibiscus has many natural anti-inflammatory substances and also Vitamin C that can stop the growth of acne and even clear the marks left by it.

v  One of the main health benefits of hibiscus flower is that it helps to boost the level of immunity in your body.

v  According to ancient Ayurvedic science, having hibiscus flower extracts can help to maintain the fluid balance in your body. It was once used as a cure for oedema or excess water retention in the body.

v  Vitamin C has a very essential place in the digestive system. And as hibiscus is rich in Vitamin C, it helps to increase the rate of metabolism.

v  Hibiscus is extremely beneficial for the hair. Hibiscus ensures that your hair grows strong from the roots and stops breaking up easily. Hibiscus control hair loss and promote new growth of hair

v  The antioxidants in hibiscus are very similar to those found in red wine. It is heart healthy as it helps to lower cholesterol levels.

v  Having hibiscus flower extracts regulates the body temperature. It helps to flush out excess body heat in summers.

v  Hibiscus darkens your hair color. In fact, it is natural remedy against graying hair.

v  Calms Hot Flashes Women who are going through the tough hormonal period of menopause might use the health benefits of hibiscus. Hibiscus can help soothe hot flashes.

v  Hibiscus has main  health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reducing high blood pressure, and managing depression and mood swings.

Big-time benefits.  Big-time beauty.

That’s why we think of the hibiscus flower as one of nature’s true miracles.