Tulsi Kadha
Traditional preparationTraditional knowledge
Traditionally used for
Consumed warm in the morning on an empty stomach or during late afternoons.
Tradition & region
Nattuvaidyam / Ayurveda · Pan-India
Preparation time
12 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Nattuvaidyam

Tulsi Kadha

Tulsi Kashayam

An aromatic herbal infusion prepared by boiling fresh holy basil leaves with mild warming spices.

Fresh Tulsi Leaves
10 · leaves · leaf
Plant profile
Fresh Ginger
0.5 · inch piece · rhizome
Plant profile
Black Pepper
3 · berries · seed
Plant profile
Water
1.5 · cups · liquid
Pantry item
Honey(optional)
1 · tsp · sweetener
Pantry item

1. Lightly bruise the fresh tulsi leaves to release their essential oils. 2. In a saucepan, combine water, bruised tulsi, a small bruised ginger piece, and crushed black peppercorns. 3. Boil gently for 8 to 10 minutes until the liquid turns pale green or light brown and becomes fragrant. 4. Strain the infusion into a cup and mix in a little honey or jaggery if sweetness is desired.

Ready in about 12 minutes.

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