Beverages
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Turmeric Milk
In Indian traditional medicine turmeric is used as a remedy for coughs and colds. Pepper enhances the absorption of curcumin (the active ingredient) in turmeric. Spices have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Honey is recommended as a cough medicine by the World Health Organisation. Enjoy this drink every night or at least when you have a cough or cold.
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Crush peppercorn, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon in a mortar and pestle.
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Place all ingredients except honey into a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Simmer for about 3-4 minutes. Stir in honey. Turn off heat.
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Pour into 2 mugs through a strainer and serve hot.
Tip:
Fresh turmeric root can be stored in the fridge for 4 weeks and in the freezer for 6 months. Wash and scrub turmeric root, wipe with a paper towel, slice and freeze in an airtight container.
Per serve: energy 723 kJ (172 cal); protein 13 g; fat 3.6 g; saturated fat 2.15 g; carbohydrate 21 g; fibre 0 g; calcium 350mg; iron 0.45 mg; sodium 134 mg
Serves 2
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2 cups lite (low fat) milk
3 black peppercorns
3 cardamom pods
3 cloves
½ cm piece cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric or 2 slices of fresh turmeric root, crushed
1 teaspoon honey
