Turmeric has enormous health benefits. By adding it to milk along with other ingredients, it will make a perfect health drink before going to bed. Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti- inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin can be absorbed fully by body while consumed along with pepper. This drink helps to prevent cold and throat related infections. It also reduces sore throat which is common during sesaonal changes.
Preparation time - 10 minutes
Serves - 4
INGREDIENTS:
Milk - 300 ml
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Palm sugar/candy - as desired
Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
Ajwain/Omam - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cardamom powder - a pinch
METHOD:
1. Boil milk and keep aside.
2. In a pan add 100ml of water and allow to boil.
3. Add turmeric powder, palm sugar/candy, pepper powder, ajwain, cumin and cardamom powder and boil for few minutes.
4. Filter the turmeric water and add to the milk. Taste for sugar.
5. If needed add more palm sugar/candy and mix well.
6. Tasty and Healthy Turmeric milk is ready.
Note:
- Ordinary sugar can also be used. But using palm sugar/ candy will be more perfect in a health drink.
- Jaggery can also be used.
