Mira Manek's Ayurvedic kadha chai
Learn about the healing properties of this soothing, traditional Ayurvedic mixture of herbs and spices from Ayurveda health expert Mira Manek
Ingredients
- 2cloves
- 1cinnamon stick
- 3black peppercorns
- fresh ginger grated or chopped into pieces
- tulsi leaves (holy basil)
- 2 ½cups water
- 2tsp jaggery or honey
Instructions
Step 1
Heat a saucepan, then add the cloves, cinnamon, pepper, ginger and tulsi leaves and dry-roast on a low heat for around 30 seconds. Add the water and salt, mix well and heat on a medium heat for around 10 minutes (the water will reduce down a little). Strain the mixture into a large mug or two cups, add the jaggery or honey and mix well. Enjoy while hot!