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Gotukola Sambol...(Centella asiatica L.)

 

Gotukola Sambol

Gotukola Sambol...(Centella asiatica L.)

There are many types of herbs in Sri Lanka which we use to make herbal salads, herbal drinks or curries. It is common side dish which serve with the Sri Lankan rice and curry. Even for a vegan or vegetarian person can have this dish by skipping the maldivian dish. This is a fresh dish that should prepare just before your meal. 

Main ingredients to make Gotukola sambol : Gotukola, fresh coconut, tomato, Maldivian fish, lime juice, green chili, and Onion. 

Health Benefits: long and thick hair, increase memory and brain(fatigue, anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and improving memory and intelligence. Other uses include wound healing, trauma, and circulation problems (venous insufficiency) including varicose veins, and blood clots in the legs.)

Nutrition: vitamins B and C, proteins, important minerals, and some other phytonutrients such as flavonoids, volatile oils, tannins, and polyphenol

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