Step-by-step
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firstly, in a pan take ½ cup coriander seeds, ¼ cup cumin seeds, 2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp fennel.
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also add 6 pods cardamom, 10 clove and dry roast on low flame.
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dry roast until spices turn aromatic.
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cool completely, and transfer to a blender.
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also, add ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp ginger powder.
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blend to fine powder without adding any water. kashaya powder is ready, store in an airtight container.
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to prepare kashaya, in a saucepan take 2½ cup water and add 3 tsp of prepared kashaya powder.
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also, add 2 tbsp jaggery. you can alternatively add sugar for sweetness.
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stir well and boil for 5 minutes or until flavours are absorbed well.
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turn off the flame and add ¼ cup milk. mix well.
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finally, enjoy kashaya to cure cough, fever or boost immunity.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to dry roast spices on low flame without burning.
- also, you can add spices of your choice to enhance the flavour.
- additionally, prepare the kashayam powder in bulk and store in an airtight container for a month.
- finally, adding jaggery to kashaya is completely optional.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/kashaya-recipe-kashayam-recipe-kashayam/