Jeera Tea/Cumin Tea/Jeeraga Kashayam

 Cumin seeds not only add taste to food but also are very beneficial for body. Also known as jeera, these cumin seeds have been extensively used in culinary preparations in the Indian subcontinent since ages. It is a rich source of iron and hence very beneficial for anaemics as well as lactating mothers and pregnant women, who tend to need iron more than others. Its a great aid in digestion and prevents indigestion, flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea and morning sickness.  For immediate relief from acidity, chew a pinch-full of raw cumin seeds. Cumin seeds have antiseptic properties and aid in curing common colds. It doesn't let cough to form and collect in the respiratory system. Since it is supposed to be hot, it dries up all the mucous.Cumin seeds help in stimulating the secretion of enzymes in the pancreas which in turn help in the absorption of nutrients also boost the power of the liver to flush out toxins from the body.

It would be beneficial to sip on a concoction of cumin seeds and water. Boil a handful of cumin seeds along with water. Drinking this water helps a lot from common colds and keeps the digestive system on track. Many South-Indian households drink only 'jeera water' instead of sipping on plain boiled water. But this jeera tea is prepared by dry roasting cumin seeds, this kashayam makes an excellent homemade remedy for acidity, gastric problem and keeps the body cool. If you have any digestive problem just prepare this kashayam and sip it,then you can see the difference.Do you know,having jeera water helps a lot during labour pain.Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM#45. 

1tsp Cumin seeds

1/4tsp Rock salt

2cups Water

A drop  Ghee

Dry roast the cumin seeds,rock salt until a nice aroma comes from.

Crush the roasted cumin seeds, rock salt coarsely.

Add the water, boil it until the water gets deduce into a cup.

Filter the water, add the ghee and sip it.