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Sukha adrak kadha

सूखा अदरक काढ़ा
A warming winter drink of dry ginger, black pepper and jaggery, boiled together and sipped hot.
This is Ayurvedic wellness guidance, not medical advice. Consult your doctor before making health changes.
10 minServes 1DrinkSuits Vata, KaphaVegan

You'll need

  • 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder (or 1 inch fresh ginger, crushed)
  • 4-5 whole black peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 tsp jaggery
  • 1 cup water

Method

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a small pan.
  2. Add the ginger and crushed peppercorns, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Strain into a cup, stir in the jaggery while still hot, and sip slowly.

Why this dish

Dry ginger and black pepper are both classically warming in Ayurveda, which is why this kadha is traditionally reached for in the cold months rather than through the year.