Hooked onto coffee or tea? That's ok. You can still negate the bad effects of caffeine on the Indian Kashaya.
I understand if you are hooked on coffee or tea because I am guilty of it too. The relief I get from a little caffeine early in the morning is irreplaceable, but it definitely comes with long-term side effects. So I have always tried to make up for it with some healthy changes.
Kashaya Powder is a mixture of Indian spices and natural herbs. Stirred with hot milk, it is a healthy concoction, similar to green tea. I like to use it as a regular bedtime drink for healthy results. Apart from boosting the immune system, kashaya keeps you away from the common cold, fever, headache, and other ailments.
Main Ingredients for kashaya
My mom usually makes kashaya powder with some fresh spices. But I thought to add some additional spices likeJeyshta Madhu, ( Dried Liquorice Root) and Dry ginger along with the standard ingredients.
How to make Kashaya
8 simple ingredients can make a powerful and healthy drink that you can make at home.
let's get started:
- Fry all the ingredients separately, in the pan with medium heat, until you get a nice aroma.
- Blend them all together and store in an airtight container.
- Use 1 to 2 teaspoon for 1 cup of kashaya.
Boil the kashaya powder in water and add milk at the end and sugar or jaggery to suit your taste. It is normal to filter out the powder after it steeps in hot water. I prefer to drink it without filtering.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup coriander seeds
- ¼ cup cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon methi seeds
- 5 cloves
- 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
- 1 stick Jeyshta Madhu
- 1 piece of dry ginger
Instructions
- Fry all the ingredients separately, in the pan with medium heat, until you get a nice aroma.
- Blend them all together and store in an airtight container.
- Use 1 to 2 teaspoon for 1 cup of kashaya.
Process Shot
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YOUR OWN NOTES
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Padmanabh Kakathkar
Your Kashaya powder is wonderful. Giving very good results in my health. I am regularly drinking this Kashaya once a day since 4 months. Thank you for uploading this recipe.
P B Kakathkar,
Pune
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you for feedback 🙏🏻
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder
very interesting and learned a new ingredient!
Anjali
Love all the combos of this mix!
Dallas Piana
Seems like a lot of work!
Uma Raghupathi
Actually not! Try it is simple and worthy:)
mamatriesblog
I always make my girls "yellow tea" when they have a cough. This sounds way better than what I usually make and I love the idea of having the spices all ready ahead of time!
Uma Raghupathi
Thanks you!
Gin
I've never had a spiced milk like this! It sounds delicious, and I love the health benefits.
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
This combination of spices sounds delicious!
nicoleanndawson
I've never tried anything like this before, looks like a fun combination of spices.
Strength and Sunshine
Definitely a unique change up from coffee! I'll have to give it a try Uma!
Uma Raghupathi
Yes Rebecca! Thank:)
Maggie Unzueta
Pinned this for later. I love finding and trying new foods.