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Spicy Mango Jam with Fenugreek Seeds (Methamba)

Methamba is a spicy mango jam made in summer season across Maharashtra and Western India. Summer is the most awaited season in most of India, because heralds the everloved, sweet, smooth, rich and vibrant mango.

Sweets and desserts made with mango are very popular. But today I’m sharing a recipe which is true to my roots, and dear to everyone from Konkan which is coastal Maharashtra, called Methamba (Methi- fenugreek, Amba – mango). It uses the unripe sour green mango, or “kairi”. The unripe green mango fruit has quite a bite, is very sharply sour, with white or pale yellow flesh and green skin before it ripens into a sweet yellow/orange soft fruit which we know better.

This authentic recipe, will make you pucker your lips with its tangy yet spicy, Continue reading “Spicy Mango Jam with Fenugreek Seeds (Methamba)”

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Turmeric and Ginger Milk Drink

Turmeric and Ginger Milk Drink

Commonly called ‘halad doodh’ or ‘haldiwala doodh’ translates to turmeric – halad / haldi, milk – doodh. This turmeric ginger milk drink recipe is lovingly served by all moms, grandmoms, dads and caregivers to everyone, across homes in India.

A cup of this golden hot drink is very comforting, soothing and warming especially on rainy, wintry or cold nights and transitional seasons as a bedtime drink.

Because of the medically proven antiviral, antibacterial and healing properties of the ingredients, this turmeric milk drink is used as a recuperative home care remedy for colds, flu, physical injuries, fatigue, etc. in addition to doctor prescribed medications or treatments. Read more about the immunity boosting Continue reading “Turmeric and Ginger Milk Drink”

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Immunity Booster Recipes – Turmeric and Ginger

A typical Indian kitchen spice collection contains turmeric and ginger which have been getting quite some attention recently. Traditionally used as natural remedies and immunity boosters both turmeric and ginger have antiviral and antiseptic properties.

Turmeric (which contains curcumin) and ginger are known for their immunity building and boosting properties. The most common form of both these rhizomes is the dry powder form. This is the form which has the longest shelf life and convenience of use. Hence, I will be using these in immunity booster recipes below.

Want to know more about these natural ingredients work? Read here. 

The easy and no-mess recipes or preparations described in this post are effective when followed regularly as a lifestyle in order to see the benefits of building a strong immunity from these natural sources, and can also be initiated to manage symptoms and fight minor viral or bacterial infections such as sore throat, mucus, congestion, body aches, digestive issues, etc.

Today is always a good time to start! Follow along! Continue reading “Immunity Booster Recipes – Turmeric and Ginger”