Monsoon is the harbinger of seasonal flu, feeling under the weather, catching a cold, getting a sore throat and much more. During such conditions, it is advisable to consume foods and drinks that will help boost immunity and keep health issues at bay. While many drinks can help boost immunity, there is one particular concoction you must try that is perfect for the rainy weather. Be it kids or adults, everyone will love the sweet with a hint of spiciness and aromatic Dodapatre Kashaya.
There are various types of drinks or remedies for different viral infections in Indian cuisine which requires many spices or a combination of dry and powdered spices. But one simple herbal drink Dodapatre Kashaya is quite popular in Karnataka. It is also known as Indian Borage, aka Mexican Mint or Carom (ajwain) Plant’s leaves. It is a fact that carom seeds are quite beneficial for health. Now imagine the effectiveness of its leaves.
Ajwain leaves herbal tea can be a great replacement for milk-based tea or coffee plus it takes hardly a few minutes to make and can be consumed throughout the day by reheating it again and again. If you have a cold, Dodapatre Kashaya can be the best drink. So, here is a simple recipe to make this.
Recipe-
Add enough Ajwain leaves to boiling water.
Add a teaspoon of turmeric powder along with pieces of freshly cut ginger.
To this add four basil (Tulsi) leaves.
Let this boil for about five minutes. Then add a few drops of lemon, and a few drops of honey and your Dodapatre Kashaya is ready to be consumed.
Ajwain leaves are excellent remedies for coughs, colds and congestion. What makes it awesome is that people across all age groups can savour it.
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