CUMIN DIGESTIVE AID (JEERA VELLAM)

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SERVES 4

Jeera is Hindi for ‘cumin’ and vellam in this context means ‘water’. Cumin is a powerful digestive aid and a detoxifier for the kidneys and bladder. Drink this shot after eating to improve digestion.

250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) filtered water

1 heaped teaspoon cumin seeds

2.5 cm (1 inch) piece of ginger, peeled and cut into thin sticks

Put all the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat and set aside for 2 minutes before straining. Cool to room temperature and divide between four glasses to serve.