KASHAYA POWDER RECIPE
Kashaya powder / kashaya is a traditional Ayurvedic health drink madefrom few spices which has lots of medicinal property .
Ingredients
To make Kashaya Powder
- 1 Cup Dhania / Coriander Seeds
- 1/2 cup Jeera / Cumin Seeds
- 2-3 tbsp Saunf / Fennel seeds
- 2 tsp Methi Seeds / Fenugreek
- 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 10-12 nos Cloves / Lavang
- 4-6 nos Elaichi / Cardamom
- 1 no Nutmeg / Jaiphal, broken to pieces
- 1-2 tsp Haldi / Turmeric
- 2 tsp Dry ginger powder
To Make Kashaya drink
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Milk
- 1-2 tsp Kashaya Powder
- small piece Jaggery / sugar / honey
Instructions
- In a pan , take dhania seeds , jeera and saunf . Dry roast on low flame.
- Let the spices get aromatic and crisp .
- Keep aside .
- To the same pan, add methi seeds , pepper , cloves , elaichi and nutmeg .
- Roast them till they are crisp and aromatic.
- Transfer all the spices to a plate . Add haldi and dry ginger powder to the roasted spices.
- cool completely, and transfer to a blender.
- Blend spices to a fine powder , don't add any water. Kashaya powder is ready, store in an airtight container.
- Store Kashaya powder in an air tight container and use as when required. Can store for months.
To prepare Kashaya
- In a small vessel , take a cup of water and add a piece of Jaggery.
- Add 1-2 tsp Kashaya powder, stir well and
- Boil well, let all the flavors get absorbed.
- Turn off the flame and add a cup of hot milk.Mix well
- Sieve if you want .
- Enjoy Kashaya hot hot !!
