Grandma Secret Recipes: Monsoons come with happiness, greenery, and… the runny nose! But at least our grandmothers knew the tricks of kitchen magic to fight these colds and coughs. These remedies have been tested through ages for the taste and immunity they bring, in effect keeping you snug. So, let’s gather 6 secret recipes right out of grandma’s kitchen that work like a charm against the elements on rainy days.
What an old golden drink! Boil a cup of milk with half a teaspoon of turmeric and a pinch of black pepper; sweeten with honey. With anti-inflammatory properties and huge bactericidal effects, this cup of warmth may be a remedy to ease sore throats and nasal congestion.
Boil tulsi (holy basil) leaves, ginger, black pepper, some cloves in water. Reduce it to half and sip warm. This fabulous kadha acts against cough, cold, sore throat, and imparts good immunity.
This is what grandma would give us during blocked noses and gas. Boil 1 tsp of ajwain in water, strain, and drink warm. You can add jaggery if that is your taste. Clears sinuses and calms the chest.
Roast besan in ghee, add warm milk, a pinch of turmeric, and jaggery. This warm sweet dish finds relief from throat irritation and invigorates during the dull rainy evenings.
This is made from the water of tamarind mixed with tomatoes, garlic, and spices, and has become a fame in South India during the rainy season. It makes digestion easy, clears the throat, and warms the body from within.
Not exactly a recipe, but one of grandma’s favorites. Boil a litre of water with about three to four cloves and a pinch of camphor. Inhale the steam under a towel at your convenience.
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Grandma Secret Recipes: Monsoon colds are no match for these wonderful remedies. Always check with your doctor if the symptoms continue, but do not underestimate the wisdom in grandma’s pot!
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