| Keyword | Rasaalaa |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | रसाला शिखरीणी । सु.सू.४६/३८४ |
| Reference | S.Su.45/384 D`alhan`a, C.Su.27/278 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – curd mixed with sugar and spices |
| Implied Meaning | A dietary recipe described by Achaarya. |
| Elaboration | Rasaalaa is prepared with thick curd by adding Tvak ( Cinnamomum zeylenicum ), Elaa ( elleteria cardamomum ), Patra ( Cinnamomum tamala ), Naagakes`hara ( Mesua ferrea ), and Naagara ( Zinziber officinale ) along with sugar. Rasaalaa is nourishing, aphrodisiac, unctuous, strength promoting and Rochana ( taste bud stimulant ). |
| Synonyms | S`hikharin`i |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Yoghurt ( mixed with spices ) |
Last updated on June 16th, 2021 at 09:25 am