Old Monk Kadha: A Warm Monsoon Beverage With A Twist

By Devi Poojari

Soothe your throat and keep yourself warm this season with a cup of warm kadha spiked with Old Monk rum for a fuzzy weekend at home.

INGREDIENTS

3 cups water 30 ml Old Monk rum 2-inch piece grated ginger 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 3 cloves 1 stick cinnamon 1 teaspoon fennel 1 star anise 4 tulsi leaves 4 black peppercorns 1 tablespoon jaggery

METHOD

Add the water and whole spices to a saucepan and simmer for 10-12 minutes.

METHOD

Once the water reduces by half, add the jaggery powder and stir to combine.

METHOD

Turn off the heat and add the turmeric powder and rum.

METHOD

Mix well using a spoon, strain and drink while warm.