Fresh Raw Thikur/paalo/Palua/Paala Gunda Crystals/Koova Podi Powder

Tikhur/Paalo powder (Curcuma angustifolia – also called East Indian Arrowroot) in detail:

🍵 How to Use Tikhur/Paalo Powder

1. As a Summer Drink (Tikhur Sherbet)
   • Mix 1–2 tsp powder in water.
   • Add sugar/jaggery and a few drops of lemon or cardamom for flavor.
   • Drink chilled – great coolant for hot weather.
2. Porridge / Halwa
   • Mix with water or milk.
   • Cook slowly until it becomes a soft, jelly-like paste.
   • Add ghee and jaggery for a nutritious dish.
3. Medicinal Mix
   • For acidity or burning sensation: take with cold water and a pinch of sugar.
   • For cough/cold: take with warm milk and honey.
4. Children’s Food
   • Cook with milk, making a smooth porridge.
   • Gentle on the stomach and highly digestible.
5. Topical Application
   • Make a paste with water and apply on burns, boils, or skin irritation.