Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Pour yourself a glass of Lemongrass Elixir and let its vibrant flavors and vitality infuse your being. Embrace the monsoon with a sip of this enchanting cleansing and detoxifying elixir, and discover a new level of rejuvenation and well-being amidst nature's shower of blessings.
Add the chopped lemongrass, grated ginger, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, and cinnamon to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the kadha to remove the herbs and spices.
Add honey if desired for sweetness.
Serve the lemongrass herbal kadha hot. Enjoy.
Power tips and variations
One can use lemon balm leaves in place of lemongrass.
Choose fresh lemongrass. Look for fresh lemongrass stalks that are firm, with pale yellow bottoms and tightly packed leaves. Avoid stalks that are brown or wilted.
Notes
Lemongrass is known to have expectorant properties, which can help ease congestion and promote respiratory health. It may provide relief from cough, cold, and asthma symptoms.
Ginger has a compound called gingerol which has a soothing effect on the throat. It can help alleviate the discomfort and irritation caused by a dry or scratchy throat, which are common triggers for coughing.
Cinnamon has a warming effect on the body, which can be particularly useful during the monsoon season when temperatures tend to drop.