Winter Special: How to make Kadha For Chilly Weather

By Nikita Toppo

October 30, 2023

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Made with basic pantry ingredients, this Ayurvedic herbal drink is ideal to fight against cold and cough during winters. Here is an easy recipe to make kadha for winter at home.

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Ingredients

3 cups water 4 black peppercorns 4 cloves 2 teaspoons ginger grated 2 pinches ground turmeric 1 tablespoon lemongrass leaves fresh, frozen or air dried 2 teaspoons jaggery honey or sweetener of choice

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Step 1

Add water to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Using a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind black peppercorns and cloves and add to the water.

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Step 2

Add grated ginger, lemongrass, and ground turmeric.

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Step 3

Boil everything together until the tea reduces to half; about 15 minutes on medium-high heat.

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Step 4

Add jaggery and cook for another two minutes as the jaggery melts. Strain in cups and serve hot.

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