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Pepper Ginger Kashaya is a traditional Mangalorean herbal drink known for its soothing and healing properties. It is especially popular during the monsoon and winter seasons as a natural remedy for colds, coughs, and indigestion. The drink is made by brewing crushed spices like black pepper, dry ginger, often sweetened with jaggery and sometimes enhanced with tulsi (holy basil). It's caffeine-free and deeply comforting.

🍵 Ingredients:
Water – 2 cups
Black pepper (whole) – 2 tbsp
Dry ginger powder (saunth) – 1 tsp (or 2-inch fresh ginger crushed)
Tulsi leaves (optional) – 3
Sambar Balli leaves - 2
Jaggery – 1 to 1½ tbsp (adjust to taste)

🔥 Method:
Crush the spices:
Using a mortar-pestle or mixer, coarsely crush black pepper and dry ginger.


In a pan, add the crushed spices, dry ginger powder (or fresh ginger), sambar Balli leaves and tulsi leaves. add 2 cups of water.

Simmer:
Let the mixture boil for 5–7 minutes on medium heat until the water reduces slightly and turns aromatic.

Sweeten:
Add jaggery and stir until fully dissolved.

Strain and serve:
Strain the kashaya into cups and serve hot.

💡 Tips:
You can store the dry spice mix in advance and boil with water whenever needed.

Add a pinch of crushed cardamom or clove for variation.

Ideal as a daily immunity booster during rainy or cold seasons.