LITCHI / LYCHEE

What is it called in different languages?
English: lychee/ litchi
Hindi: lichi
Malayalam: lichi pazham
Tamil: vilazi pazham
Telugu: lychee pandu

About litchi: The botanical name of litchi is Litchi Chinensis. It belongs to soapberry family. Litchis are grown thought out the world and most popular in South Asian countries. It has a pink-red, leathery skin and white flesh inside which surrounds a dark seed in the center. Litchi is a good source of vitamin C, ascorbic acid, antioxidants, iron, calcium, manganese, copper, phosphorus.

Benefits:
– Boosts your immunity
– Protects skin health
– Aids in the digestion
– Prevents viral infections
– Improves blood circulation
– Regulates blood pressure levels
– Aids in weight loss
– Reduces inflammation
– Protects bone health

Uses:
– You can make juice –https://youtu.be/3usqKOJQLvQ
– Can make ice cream –https://youtu.be/ActpQLsBm5U
– You can make litchi kheer (desert recipe) –https://youtu.be/Git1QnCU7Bg
– Can make pudding –https://youtu.be/3H-SxHit8lw
– You can make curry –https://youtu.be/m81h6ssnfTw
– Can make jam –https://youtu.be/2x21u_fMYtA
– You can make mocktail –https://youtu.be/cHMXrUbLcHk
– Can make cake –https://youtu.be/O6kXljKUGig

 

** Litchi is not to be eaten on empty stomach