Winter brings a welcome change in the weather after a sultry and sweaty summer, but there is also a great risk of catching infections like cold and cough. With the current Omicron scare getting bigger, everyone is wary of a sore throat. Thankfully, winter also offers a bevy of warm, hot beverages that are touted as great preventative measures, providing much-needed relief from a sore throat. While hot chocolate and coffee are our boon companions, we also want to get acquainted with other healthy hot drinks that will help you stay healthy this season.
Here we have compiled a list of some winter drinks that can help in relieving cough and keep you healthy and fit in winters.
Here are 5 winter-special recipes that will keep you warm:
1. Ginger Garlic Tea:
It can be difficult to overeat ginger in the summer. But winter is the time to infuse this warmth and healing spice, and the same goes for garlic. Ginger is anti-inflammatory in nature with the presence of volatile oils. Garlic offers antiviral properties from its high sulfur content. For the Ginger Garlic Tea recipe, click here.
2. Beet Soup
Beetroot’s special winter vegetable is packed with antioxidants—this and all the other nutrients of this healthy vegetable go into this soup that can help prevent and manage coughs and colds. Click here for the recipe.
3. Masala Kadhai
Have anything with lots of whole spices, and you’ll immediately feel the heat filling you up. And if the same spices are mixed in the hot kada of a cold day, it is even better. Make this healing kada (or masala chai) with cloves, cinnamon, turmeric and other similar spices. Click here for the recipe.
4. Besan Ka Sheera
Think of it as pudding, it flows only a little. Besan ka sheera is a popular home remedy, which has been used for centuries to treat cough and cold. Besan is roasted and cooked with ghee, milk and black pepper powder. Sugar or jaggery can also be added to make it sweet. Click here for the recipe.
5. Warm Spinach Salad
This salad is one of its kind – it is eaten hot. Winter Superfoods – With Spinach, Mushrooms, the salad is made with garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar and sesame seeds. Eat it as it is, or spread it on toasted bread or croutons. Click here for the recipe.
Say ‘no’ to a sore throat this season. Keep yourself warm with these amazing recipes.
About Neha GroverThe love of reading sparked his writing instinct. Neha is guilty of being deep-set with anything caffeinated. When she is not pouring her nest of thoughts on the screen, you can see her reading as she sips coffee.
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