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remedy for a cold (haldi doodh)

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CathyCat67 avatar
Recipe by
Cathy LaFay
@CathyCat67
Cape Coral, FL

I ripped this out of a magazine but Im not sure which one. It was a Q&A small article. Im posting it so if I lose the clipping I'll still have it...

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Ingredients For remedy for a cold (haldi doodh)

  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    turmeric, ground
  • 1 tsp
    ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp
    honey
  • 1 pinch
    black pepper

How To Make remedy for a cold (haldi doodh)

  • 1
    Bring water and milk to a boil the add turmeric and minced ginger and honey and a pinch of black pepper. Let simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Let cool before drinking. Enjoy twice daily until your cold is gone.
  • 2
    Taken right from the article: Haldi doodh is as spicy, slightly sweet Native American remedy used for centuries to help eliminate cough, runny nose and congestion. Its mixture of milk, water, turmeric minced ginger black pepper and honey. The turmeric and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties and that relieve congestion and the honey and milk soothe a sore throat.
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