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The bitter cold isn’t going away anytime soon. Winters are always extremely cold, and they can be depressing for many people. One way to reduce stress and warm up from the inside out is to make wonderful warm drinks for oneself. During this time, a warm beverage will not only keep you healthy but will also keep you positive and uplifted. Dr. Rohini Patil, the specialist in the field of Diet and Nutrition, shares her topmost suggestions to keep you warm and cozy in this cold.

1. Drumstick (Moringa) Soup

One of the healthiest recipes you can create is drumstick soup. Drumsticks provide numerous health benefits, including increased immunity, blood sugar regulation, improved digestive health, blood purification, and so on. Because it is wonderful, this recipe is the best way to do it!

Ingredients:

● Drumstick -1 cut into long pieces sliced in half

● Ghee – 1 tsp

● Onion – ¼ cup chopped finely

● Garlic – 2 cloves

● Cumin Powder – 1 tsp

● Pepper powder to taste

● Salt to taste

● Coriander Leaves – 3 tbsp finely chopped

Method:

1. Place the drumsticks in a saucepan with enough water to cover them. Cook until the drumsticks are cooked through.

2. Allow it to cool before straining it.

3. Separate the drumsticks from the pulp.

4. Stock and pulp should not be thrown away.

5. In a pan, melt the ghee. Saute the onions and garlic for 1 minute.

6. Separate the pulp from the drumsticks and thoroughly combine them.

7. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.

8. In a saucepan, purée the drumstick stock.

9. Combine the cumin seed powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

10. Bring the water to a boil.

11. Cook for 5 minutes.

12. Mix in the coriander well.

13. Serve the soup hot and enjoy it while it’s still warm.

2. Pumpkin Soup (For 2)

This is a traditional, quick-to-make pumpkin soup made with fresh pumpkin. This is the pumpkin soup recipe you will cook now and always, thick, creamy, and full of flavor!

Ingredients:

● ½ teaspoon dry thyme.

● 2 cups pumpkin or 250 grams pumpkin

● ⅓ cup chopped onions or 1 medium onion

● 1 to 2 small garlic cloves – roughly chopped

● 1 cup water

● 2 teaspoons olive oil – optional

● ¼ teaspoon dry oregano

● crushed pepper powder as required

● Salt as required

● For Garnish

● 1 to 2 tablespoon bread croutons – optional

● 1 tablespoon whipping crea

● m – optional

Method:

1. Rinse, peel, and cube the pumpkin. Also included are onion and garlic cloves.

2. In a pressure cooker, combine the pumpkin cubes, chopped onions, and garlic.

3. 1 cup water is now added. Reduce the amount of water in the soup if you want it to be thicker.

4. Cover and pressure cook for 8 to 9 minutes on medium heat. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, the pumpkin cubes can instead be cooked in a pan. If cooked in a pan, add water as needed.

5. Open the lid once the pressure has subsided. Allow the pumpkin mixture to warm up.

6. Blend the entire mixture with the handheld mixer or beater. You may also put the contents in a blender or grinder jar to make a smooth puree. When the mixture is hot, it splutters, so don’t combine it.

7. Blend until completely smooth. If you like, the soup can be slightly thick.

Making Pumpkin Soup:

1. Return the cooker to the stovetop over low to medium heat. Pour in the olive oil. Olive oil is optional, and you can leave it out entirely. Instead of olive oil, you can use coconut or sunflower oil. Mix thoroughly.

2. Then, as needed, add oregano, thyme, and crushed black pepper.

3. Taste and add sugar (if desired) and salt to taste.

4. Mix well. If the pumpkin is already sweet, there’s no need to add sugar.

5. Allow the soup to come to a slow simmer until it reaches the desired temperature. Then extinguish the flame.

6. Pumpkin soup can be served hot or warm. You can serve it with grated cheese, herbs, bread croutons, or cream as a garnish. This soup can also be served cold.

3. Lemon Ginger Tea:

A peaceful night ritual could be to drink a herbal tonic, such as lemon-ginger tea, to help you put a very long day past you. Lemon-ginger tea is exactly what it sounds like: a soothing herbal beverage of fresh lemon and ginger, sweetened with honey if desired.

Ingredients:

● 1 lemon

● 2cm piece root ginger, finely sliced

● Honey to taste

Method:

1. Peel the lemon and cut it in half. Half a lemon should be squeezed and half a lemon should be sliced. Divide the lemon juice and slices, as well as the sliced ginger, across two mugs.

2. Fill the mugs halfway with boiling water and set aside for 3 minutes, or until lukewarm. You can sweeten your tea with honey if desired.

4. Golden Milk

Golden milk, often known as turmeric milk, is a famous Indian beverage that has recently gained traction in Western countries especially during the Pandemic. It’s known for its numerous health advantages and is frequently used as complementary medicine to strengthen immunity and prevent sickness.

Ingredients:

● 2 cups unsweetened almond milk

● 1/2 cup coconut milk

● 1 tablespoons honey

● 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

● 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

● 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

● 1 black peppercorn

● 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

● Pinch nutmeg

● (Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds)

Method:

1. Blend all of the ingredients to a fine powder in a blender.

2. Heat the milk and mixture on low-medium heat on the stovetop.

3. To preserve the nutrients in milk, avoid boiling it.

4. Continue until the temperature reaches the desired level.

5. Finally, serve right away.

5. Kashmiri Kahwa Tea

Kahwa is a Kashmiri tea containing cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron as flavourings. It’s a good drink to have on a cold winter day, but it’s also terrific all year. It is a famous beverage that people around Kashmir consume to keep their bodies warm during the harsh winter months. So take a break from your regular tea and try this Kahwa Tea instead.

Ingredients:

● 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Green Tea

● 3 cupsWater

● 10-12 strands Saffron

● ½inch stick Cinnamon

● 1 Clove

● 1 Cardamom (Crushed)

● ½ teaspoon Dried rose petals

● 2 teaspoon Almonds (Silvered)

● 1 teaspoon Honey (Optional)

Method:

1. Take a pan and fill it halfway with water.

2. Boil the water with saffron, cinnamon, cloves, dried rose petals, and cardamom for 4-5 minutes.

3. Remove the pan from the heat and add the green tea to the water.

4. Allow the tea to steep for one minute.

5. In 2 cups, strain the kahwa.

6. Slivered almonds and a few strands of saffron are added last.

7. If necessary, add honey.

8. Enjoy your Kahwa tea while it’s still hot!