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Indian Kadha Drink For Cold & Cough

Indian Kadha Drink For Cold & Cough

This easy Kadha recipe for cold is an age old natural homemade remedy to fight away the annoying symptoms related to a cough and cold. Ready in 10 minutes it will help sooth sore throat.

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Since ages Indians have been drinking kadha for cough and colds.

It is a spice tea based on the principles of Ayurveda that uses winter spices  & herbs to combat the annoying symptoms of sore throat, runny nose associated with coughs and cold.

It is a very common drink in many Indian households and is considered as one of the best natural remedies for cold.

Ingredients For Making Kadha Drink

As with most recipes, each kadha recipe differs.

A traditional kadha recipe will use the Indian Holy Basil, known as Tulsi, but since it is not easy to find basil outside of India this alternative recipe works just as well.

I like to make this kadha drink for my family and my daughters love to drink it.

It uses simple whole spices that you can buy everywhere if you do not have them already.

MAIN INGREDIENTS

⇒ Water – 4 cups

⇒ Honey – 2 tsp

⇒ Fresh Ginger – 1 inch, cut into circles or smashed

SPICES USED

⇒ Cinnamon – 1-inch stick

⇒ Black peppercorns – 10

⇒ Cloves – 8

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

⇒ Holy basil leaves – 4-6

Kadha Recipe For Cold Step By Step Method

Method 

STEP 1

Heat 4 cups of water in a pan.

Indian kadha for cold recipe

STEP 2

Crush or slightly pound the spices in a mortar or pestle, add them to the water and bring it to boil.

Once the water comes to a boil lower the heat and continue to boil for another 10 -15 minutes until the water is reduced to half.

STEP 3

Remove from heat and add a teaspoon of honey before serving.

Indian Kadha Herbal Spice tea in a white cup
Cold and Cough Fighting Indian Kadha Herbal Spice Tea

Cooking Tips and FAQ’s

  • Avoid crushing the spices if making for my children as it can get too sharp to taste
  • You can add a combination of spices listed above under the optional ingredients to make Kadha for cough and cold.
  • Always add honey at the end after the water is boiled and before serving.

Why should you drink kadha?

Drinking a cup or two of warm kadha everyday before bedtime or even during the day helps to build your immunity system and protect your body against seasonal infections.

This Indian Kadha for cough recipe can be made easily at home with some of the winter spices listed in this post.

Are Holy Basil and normal Basil same?

No, the Indian holy basil is different to the basil leaves used in western foods. You cannot substitute one for the other as they have completely different tastes.

What is a good substitute for Holy Basil?

Since kadha this recipe is an Ayurvedic kadha for cough and cold, the best substitute for holy basil with similar medicinal properties to holy basil is sage. You can use fresh sage leaves as a substitute for holy basic in a Kadha recipe.

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Indian Kadha Drink For Cold & Cough

This easy Kadha recipe for cold is an age old natural homemade remedy to fight away the annoying symptoms related to a cough and cold. Ready in 10 minutes it will help sooth sore throat.

Indian Kadha recipe for cough
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Preparation Time - 5 |  
Cooking Time - 10 |  
Total Time to Cook - 15 |  
Servings - 2

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 8 cloves
  • 1 inch, fresh ginger , cut into circles or smashed
  • 1-inch stick cinnamon
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 2 tsp honey

Instructions

Heat 4 cups of water in a pan.
  • Heat 4 cups of water in a pan.
  • Crush or slightly pound the spices in a mortar or pestle, add them to the water and bring it to boil. ( I avoid crushing the spices if making for my children as it can get too sharp to taste)
  • Once the water comes to a boil lower the heat and continue to boil for another 10 -15 minutes until the water is reduced to half.

Notes

  • Avoid crushing the spices to fine. It makes sieving the tine pieces a challenge.
  • Add honey at the end of boiling the water.

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Ramona
2 years ago

Truly amazing. Saving this recipe.

sunrita
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2 years ago
Reply to  Ramona

Thanks Ramona

Elizabeth Flight
Elizabeth Flight
2 years ago

Such a delicious recipe!

sunrita
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2 years ago

It really is good for health as well.

Stine Mari
2 years ago

This is not only good for the throat but it also tastes good!

sunrita
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2 years ago
Reply to  Stine Mari

Thanks so much Stine. Glad you liked it

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