Turmeric is a very familiar spice to the Indian kitchen. Along with adding color and flavour to our food, Turmeric also has medicinal properties. It can be used as a remedy for several ailments. For centuries, Haldi has been a go-to remedy for boosting immunity against cold, cough, wound healing and other ailments.
So, this winter, build your immunity with these four delicious turmeric drinks. Read the recipes below:
Turmeric Milk
The soothing turmeric-infused coconut milk, a pinch of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey syrup over crushed ice, garnished with a cilantro sprig and drops of chilli oil. Perfect to keep infections at bay!
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Ingredients of Turmeric Milk Punch
- Coconut Milk
- Turmeric
- Ginger Powder
- Cinnamon Powder
- Nutmeg
- Honey
How to make Turmeric milk punch
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Garnish with cilantro and crushed ice.
- Serve.
Turmeric Green Tea
This healthy tea recipe infuses your cup of green tea with the goodness of medicinal spices like Cinnamon (Dalchini) and Turmeric (Haldi). This green tea with Cinnamon and Turmeric may help with weight loss, digestion, metabolism, and more.
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Ingredients for Turmeric Green Tea
- Cinnamon (dalchini)
- Turmeric (Haldi)
- Green tea
- Mint leaves and honey as per taste (optional)
How to make turmeric green tea
- Boil water with cinnamon sticks and raw turmeric. Reduce the water to one cup.
- Add green tea leaves and mint leaves.
- Strain the tea in a cup, add honey (if needed)
Haldi Ajwani Water
For this simple drink, the ajwain or carom seeds must be soaked in water overnight. Boil this water the next day with raw turmeric. Then, to reap the health benefits, strain it and drink it.
Ingredients of Haldi Ajwani Water
- Hot Water
- Turmeric
- Ajwani
How to make Haldi Ajwani water
- Overnight soak ajwain in water.
- The next morning, boil the water with raw turmeric.
- Strain and drink.
Turmeric Orange Smoothie
When you blend orange juice with turmeric, vanilla yoghurt, and frozen banana, it becomes a healthier smoothie. To add flavour, sprinkle cinnamon on top. Honey can be added for sweetness, and walnuts can be sprinkled on top for a unique texture.
Ingredients of Orange Turmeric
- Frozen mango cubes
- Cup orange juice
- vanilla yoghurt
- Walnuts
- Honey
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Frozen banana
How to make Turmeric orange smoothie
Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth
Stay healthy and fit!!