Delicious and nutritious Woodapple juice..

inudi (67)Iron Chefin Steemit Iron Chef • 11 days ago (edited)

Hello chefs,

Today I am going to share with you a drink that is perfect for summer due to its high nutritional value.

It may not look like a very good looking fruit, but it is packed with essential nutrients that act as a tonic for the heart and brain. Also known as bale or wood apple (botanical name Aegle Marmelos).

It is an important medicinal plant with several uses in traditional medicine of Sri Lanka and all parts of the tree like root, leaves, stem, fruit, seeds are useful in treating various diseases.

So now let's see how to make this delicious drink.

INGREDIENTS

Woodapple 100g
Sugar 2 tsp
Water cup 02
Coconut milk 1/2 cup
Salt 1/2 tsp

METHOD

First, take the fruit and hit it around with something hard like a rolling pin.
Then open the hard shell after cracking the outer hard shell and you will see a light brown pulp.

Then remove the soft pulp with a spoon and put it in a bowl and mash the pulp.Mash it very well.
Next take the mashed mixture using a strainer. Filter by stirring with a spoon to filter well.

While straining, do not forget to add water in portions. Overall, while straining, add ½ to 1 cup of water. Then the fine pulp is extracted and the seeds and coarse inedible fibers remain.
Then add sugar, salt and coconut milk to this pulp and dissolve it well.

Now enjoy your delicious summer drink.

HEALTH BENEFITS

For digestion.

Woodapple juice's high fiber content and other compounds can promote healthy digestion and bowel function.

For immunity

Woodapples contain vitamin C and other antioxidants that help improve the body's immune system.

Antioxidant properties

Woodapple fruit with its antioxidant properties helps to fight free radicals and thereby protect the body from damage.

For diabetes management

Woodapple is considered a low glycemic index fruit, with a glycemic index of 38, which means it has minimal impact on blood sugar levels. It helps control diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels.

I hope you will like this delicious drink of mine. So see you in another post, goodbye.

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