India’s Winter Masala
India’s garam masala (‘hot spice’) is popular during the cold months. It is a combination of spices that have been lightly roasted and powdered together. Stirred into curries and soups, sprinkled onto rice, and sometimes added to pies, it has been said to dispel the winter woes. Here are the ingredients:
Cloves: In winter, they can help improve blood circulation and digestive system.
Cardamom: Folklore has it that this warming spice can balance the body’s Ayurvedic energies (Vada, Pitta and Kapha) that circulate in the body.
Black Pepper: Once a sought-after spice, it boosts appetite and helps to ward off viruses.
Cumin seeds: Used for centuries to cure colds and treat coughs. This earthy, flavorful spice maintains reproductive health and is also a powerful disinfectant.
Cinnamon: Herb lore reports that it brings relief from arthritis, sharpens the brain and fights bacteria.
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