Adrak-Tulsi Kadha (Ginger & Holy Basil Immunity Decoction)

Ingredients & Supplies Required

• Fresh Ginger (Adrak) (ताजा अदरक (Adrak))

  1-inch crushed

  Substitute: 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder (Saunth)

• Fresh Tulsi (Holy Basil) Leaves (तुलसी के पत्ते (Tulsi))

  8-10 fresh leaves

  Substitute: 1 tsp dried tulsi flakes

• Black Peppercorns (काली मिर्च (Kali Mirch))

  3-4 freshly crushed

  Substitute: 1 pinch black pepper powder

• Pure Raw Forest Honey (शुद्ध शहद (Shahad)) Optional

  1 teaspoon

  Substitute: Jaggery (Gud)

• Clean Filtered / Warm Water (साफ पानी (Pani))

  2 cups (reduced to 1 cup)

Step-by-Step Preparation

1. 1

   Crush fresh ginger and peppercorns lightly in a mortar to liberate essential gingerols and piperine.

   Approx. 2 mins

2. 2

   Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a stainless steel saucepan.

   Approx. 3 mins

3. 3

   Add crushed ginger, peppercorns, and torn tulsi leaves. Simmer on low heat until water reduces by half into a fragrant golden decoction.

   Approx. 5 mins

4. 4

   Strain into a cup, let it cool slightly to lukewarm, and stir in honey before sipping slowly.

   Approx. 1 mins