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Green (Hara) Gulal

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
5 from 1 vote
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large bunch of coriander, fresh
  • 1 large bunch of spinach leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups of water
  • 2 cups of rice flour or gram flour, besan

Instructions
 

  • Grind the greens with water and strain them. In the juice add Rice flour.
  • Mix it well.
  • Now spread it on a tray and let it dry completely in a well-ventilated room.
  • Sieve through a fine strainer and use it.

Power tips and variations

  • Adding a few drops of lemon juice to turmeric powder will give it a bright red color.
  • You can alternatively use hibiscus flowers or marigold flowers. Grind them in a mixer and add rice flour to get different homemade colors.

Notes

  • Besan is a natural cleanser with alkalizing properties that helps maintain your skin’s pH.
  • It gets rid of dirt and excess oil without letting your skin dry out.
  • Turmeric is highly anti-inflammatory and loaded with antioxidants. It helps you attain a natural glow, promotes wound healing, reduces acne scarring, and effectively works for various skin conditions and flare-ups.
  • Rice flour is rich in antioxidants and contains para-aminobenzoic acid which helps maintain the smoothness and elasticity of the skin.
Disclaimer: Please do a patch test to check if these suit you. In case of sensitivity or allergy, you will notice a rash/redness/itching on the area. If you have no symptoms, you are good to go.
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