Name: Red Dates-Ginger Tea( for elders and expectant mothers) recipe by Runa Ganguly at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 10 gms dried red dates soaked for 30 minutes; 500 ml water; 1/2 inch ginger deskined and crushed; 1 tsn organic honey

ABOUT Red Dates-Ginger Tea( for elders and expectant mothers) RECIPE

Red dates are an inseparable ingredient in Chinese cuisines. They are consumed regularly in soups,cakes and teas by expectant mothers.Rich in Vitamin C, red dates can transfer the excess cholesterol in the body into bile acids, thus reducing the probability of gallstone formation. Fresh red dates, rich in calcium and iron, also play an important role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and anemia.Ginger besides its detoxification properties, is excellent for treating gas and bloating.Extremely useful for expectant mothers and seniors

Ingredients Serving: 2

10 gms dried red dates soaked for 30 minutes
500 ml water
1/2 inch ginger deskined and crushed
1 tsn organic honey

Instructions

Strain the soaked red dates and keep aside
Crush the ginger in a mortar after scraping its skin
Take about 500 ml of water in a saucepan and bring it boil after adding the ginger and dates to it
Once boiled, allow to simmer for 2 minutes on Low flame
Strain the tea prepared and add a tsn of honey and mix
Have while warm

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