Food
HEALTHY RECIPE
Immunity Boosting Spice Blend Recipe Trying to stay healthy? Eating nutritious whole foods that are easy to digest (good health starts with gut health!) is one of the simplest and most natural ways to keep you healthy during flu season. For an added boost of vitamins and minerals to your balanced diet, this Ayurvedic recipe does wonders for the immune system. Try this spice blend from integrative nutrition specialist, Nomita Hathiramani. Follow her on Instagram@coco_glo or online at cocoglo.co.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY
TIME
10 min.
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS:
• 6 parts turmeric
1. Roast, or dry-fry, whole cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and black pepper. 2. Grind the mixture into a powder using a mortar & pestle, or a rolling pin. Add turmeric, ginger and cinnamon. 3. Mix all the powdered spices well and store in an airtight container in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
• 3 parts cumin seeds • 3 parts coriander seeds • 6 parts fennel seeds • 1 part powdered dry ginger • 1 part black pepper
TIP: For a tonic, add ¼ tsp. to a cup of hot water. Let steep for 10 min before straining and drinking. 30
• ¼ part ground cinnamon
4. For daily use, sauté one teaspoon of spice mixture in a small amount of ghee or vegan substitute like olive or coconut oil. Heat until you smell the aroma. Immediately remove the pan from the heat to avoid burning the spices. 5. Use spiced oil to cook vegetables, rice or other grains. Can also be sprinkled directly onto food if eating out.
