How to set curd with raisins and what makes it a perfect mid-day meal

When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, eating right at the right time is very important. According to celebrity nutritionist and author Rujuta Diwekar, unhealthy and untimely eating practices often lead to loss of hair and sleep, premature graying, constipation and flatulence. She suggests regulating the daily diet and adding dadi ma’s nuskhe can surely help in bringing balance. One such nuskha (remedy) is the combination of curd and raisins. Curd set using raisins is full of nutrients and can help solve the above-mentioned health issues. Scroll below to know the process and its benefits. (Image: istock)

1. Take a bowl of warm milk preferably fresh and full fat
2. Add 4-5 raisins to it (preferably black raisins)
3. Take a small drop of dahi, even better buttermilk, and add that to the milk
4. Stir it multiple times (grandmothers say 32 times)
5. Cover it with a lid and set it aside for up to 8-12 hrs

6. When the top layer appears thick, the curd is ready to eat

Rujuta suggests relishing it with lunch or as a mid-day meal between 3-4pm. She says, “Curd acts as a probiotic and the raisins with their high content of soluble fibre as a prebiotic. Together they neutralize the bad bacteria, promote the growth of good bacteria, reduce the inflammation in the intestines, and keep your teeth and gums healthy. It is also good for the bones and joints. Curd is also a well-documented intervention for regulating cholesterol levels, reducing BP and promoting weight loss. It works that much better in the elderly and the young as it prevents constipation and makes it easy to chew on raisins.