This post is in response to Discover-prompts day 24-Elixer by Krista Stevens
No elixir,no life !
What is your elixir in your life,my friend ?
Every one of us are searching for an answer for this question and each one of us come out with a different opinion.
Read the answer…
“You are your own magical elixir. Waste not one drop.”
What is Elixir ?
Merriam Webster Dictionary defines it as ‘a medicinal concoction’
Definitions.net says ‘A substance which when drunk brings immortality,eternal life, eternal youth’
A kind of Cure All….Royal medicine.
In India it is popularly known by the name ‘Kashayam‘, a soothing and nourishing drink.
And my Granny’s Elixir is……
It’s Coriander Coffee.She used to recommend this to all of us as a general purpose remedy for many ailments.
She used to insist on us to take this elixir once in a week regularly.
How it is made ?
I learned this recipe courtesy Corona Lock down.
Ingredients– Mix some Fenugreek seeds, Cumin seeds,Coriander seeds,black pepper and fry for a while,then grind it making into mixture of fine powder.Take 2 glasses of water in a bowl along with crushed jaggery. Add this fine powder to the water,boil for 5 minutes and now add 1/2 a glass of milk and boil for minute,viola….the elixir is ready !!
Check this clip
What are the benefits of Coriander Elixir ?
- Improves digestion
- Lowers Cholesterol
- Controls blood sugar
- Controls cold cough phlegm
- Improves the immunity
Thank you. Namaste 🙏🙏🙏
Philosophy Through Photography
Thank you for the Coriander Elixir recipe.
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Thank you my friend.Appreciate for taking your time.
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Wow! That is a very interesting sounding tea. I definitely want to try it some time maybe with a little honey haha
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Yeah. Adding honey takes the taste to another level.Thank you for stopping by and giving me the feedback.
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