Herbal Milk/ ಕಷಾಯ

When we say kashaya/ಕಷಾಯ, people think its some kind of a syrup with bitter taste. Trust me its not. It is a tasty, healthy immune boosting drink. It is keeps you away from gas, acidity ,cold and caugh (ವಾತ, ಪಿತ್ತ, ಕಫ) if you have it at least once or twice a week. It has all the anti septic, anti viral adn anti bacterial ingredients.I used all fresh and raw ingredients. you can keep the kashaya in fridge for 2 days without adding milk.  Give it a try, keep yourself warm and healthy and safe. Enjoy.

Preparation time: 35 min
Servings : 5 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Coriander
• 1 tbsp Jeera/Cumin
• 1 tsp Pepper corn (can adjust the quantity according to your taste)
• 4 cloves
• 4 Cardamim/Elachi
• 1/4 th piece of Nutmeg
• 4 inch Ginger
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 2 tbsp Jaggery/brown sugar/ Sugar to taste
•  1.5 lt water
• 1 cup Milk

Method:

• Blend all the ingredients except Turmeric, Jaggery milk and water. Make fine to coarse powder.
• Mix the powder with water, and Turmeric powder. Boil for 30 min. Add Jaggery to taste  and mix well
• Add milk and Serve hot. You can strain the kashaaya before serving if you like.