Ingredients
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- A generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup milk, or water with ½ tsp ghee
- 1 small piece of ginger, optional
- A little jaggery, optional
Method
Warm the milk, or the water with ghee, gently.
Add the turmeric and whisk in.
Add the black pepper — freshly ground, and more than feels right.
Simmer on low for three to four minutes. Do not boil hard.
Add grated ginger if you like, and a very little jaggery if needed.
High-dose turmeric supplements can interact with blood thinners and affect the liver. Culinary amounts are a different matter.
Why it works
Nutrition, per serving
| Energy | Protein | Carbohydrate | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 kcal with milk | 6 g | 9 g | 5 g | 0 g |
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