Here are four easy to rustle-up immunity boosting food recipes using common Indian spices such as garlic, ginger,
cinnamon, and turmeric. Consuming immunity-building foods is a natural and excellent way to protect the body from invasive viruses including Covid-19 – Parvathy Menon
Garlic milk
(2 servings)
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- ¼ tbsp pepper powder
- Pinch of turmeric
- 1 tbsp palm sugar (if using regular sugar, halve the quantity)
- ½ tsp ghee
Preparation guide
- Crush garlic cloves and boil in water until well cooked.
- Take cloves out and mash.
- Add mashed garlic, pepper, turmeric, palm sugar and ghee to the milk.
- Boil the mixture for a few minutes, stirring continuously.
- Cool and strain before serving.
Health benefits
Rich in antioxidants, enzymes, flavonoids, vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, potassium, copper, zinc, calcium, phosphorous, proteins and manganese, garlic has excellent curative properties. It helps fight the flu, bloating and gastric complaints. Also rich in allicin and selenium, garlic enhances bile production in the liver and thwarts unwanted toxins.