Manjit

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Zaikabharat brings you the authentic taste of India with mouthwatering, simple, and easy recipes. Cooking relieves stress for me, provides with an opportunity to be creative, boost my mood, and brings back wonderful memories of my mom's kitchen. I have been a culinary part-time instructor for several years in addition to my professional careers as a cancer research scientist, an educator, a healthcare administrator, and a community leader. I have done several cooking demos, TV shows, and I still continue to do so. I would like to share my cooking adventure through this blog and hope you enjoy these recipes.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Turmeric Milk_Home Remedy for Cold-Cough


Turmeric Milk can treat cough, cold and flu like symptoms very effectively. This recipe is very simple and can be easily tried at home.

Ingredients (Recommended: Organic/Non GMO)

2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons honey
2 pinch cardamom powder
2 pinch cloves powder
2 pinch black pepper powder
2-3 fresh mint leaves

Preparation:
Mix turmeric powder and chopped ginger in milk.
Boil milk along with turmeric powder and ginger for 2-3 minutes.
Add honey and mix well.
Boil for another 1-2 minutes with thorough mixing.
Filter the above mixture 
Add cloves powder, cardamom powder, pepper powder, and fresh mint leaves
Take warm 1-2 tablespoons of turmeric milk at least twice a day for about a week.  
Store in refrigerator.

Turmeric: The King of Spices

Turmeric contains curcumin, the polyphenol identified as its primary active component and which exhibits over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, which include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties

Ancient Herb Can Help you Spice up Your Life and your health

•      Supports your antioxidant protection against free radicals
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