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In old Punjabi households Besan Ka Sheera is likely to be shoved into your hands at the slightest sign of a sniffle. And much like the other hundreds of old-school ayurvedic recipes, this one really works wonders. It’s an age old mixture of ghee, besan (chickpea flour), milk of your choice, sugar, and spices. Sweet, spiced and creamy thick, it works like a charma and tastes great while doing so.
Ayurvedic remedies are born from thousands of years of knowledge and experience and even today, these ideas hold a lot of value. And the best part is that you can treat most common ailments without any side effects whatsoever.
The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of turmeric and black pepper can help relieve cold symptoms. The ingredients in these medicines are also effective when a person has a cold or a cough; they promote good sleep. Sheera should ideally be served hot and consumed right before bedtime and it can help in clearing the nasal tract completely.
Turmeric is rich in curcumin which is the active ingredient that helps clarify your system, the black pepper has antioxidant properties which help reduce the symptoms of a cold drastically as well. So whether your family is down with a cough or a cold this winter, this rich and warming recipe is the ideal solution for you.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 3 tablespoons besan
- 1 cup milk of choice
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- Pinch of black pepper
- ¼ cup jaggery or coconut sugar or sweetener of choice to taste
Method
- In a small pot melt the ghee until its liquid and then sift in the besan flour.
- Mix them together thoroughly until they’re combined and the flour starts turning a dark golden colour and gives off a nutty aroma.
- Stir in the spices and then add the milk of your choice and some sugar or jaggery for sweetness.
- Mix it in well until everything has dissolved.
- Keep it at a medium heat stirring occasionally until the milk is hot and then pour it into mugs.
