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February 15, 2013

Jeeryaso Kasai – Cumin Tea/Jeera Khashayam ~ Pre Natal Recipe

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So Lent has begun and I am wondering what kind of recipes I should try out to make my Lenten season more meaningful. While I am not the one who gives up any kind of food/meatduring Lent, I do believe in eating simple meals and letting go of  a few habits – excessive internet browsing is on top of that list. Besides letting go of those things that I have been holding on to, I also want to do things that I have been postponing. Every day is going to be an anti procrastination day. There are a whole lot of things that I keep writing on my daily to-do list on my phone. Somehow, I don’t see even 10% of these being ticked off as completed tasks. Busy or lazy? This is something I need to ask myself.
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I have finally decided to start posting all the recipes that I have collected during my confinement (post delivery) period and will be posting them one by one. As per the Mangalorean tradition, different foods are consumed by a woman during her pregnancy to ensure well being of the mind and body and to provide nourishment to the child in her womb. Some foods and beverages are also consumed with the belief that they will aid easy and normal delivery.

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One such beverage that was given to me is the cumin tea which I have relished during both my pregnancies. Cumin or jeera is believed to possess many medicinal benefits including the ability to stimulate lactation (mother’s milk) and reduce pregnancy related nausea. Since cumin is readily available in Indian kitchens, it is featured with great love on the pre & post natal food menu and added to a host of foods.

While the cumin tea is usually consumed during the pre natal period (before delivery), it can be had even after delivery as it aids lactation.

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About this preparation
Cumin tea can be prepared quickly and easily with minimal effort. Dry roasting the cumin imparts a great aroma and flavour to the drink. Expectant mums can enjoy this preparation by skipping caffeinated drinks such as tea or coffee. Let this simple beverage not limit itself to pregnant & new mums – it can certainly be enjoyed by men and women of all ages. You can only stand to benefit from it.

Jeeryaso Kasai
Prep time: Nil | Brewing time: 5 mins | Serves 1 – 2

You Need:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 (or 1 cup) milk
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds/ jeera
  • 2 tsp (or to taste) sugar

Method:
Dry roast jeera on a tawa and powder it. Brew it in 1/2 cup of water for about 3-4mins or until it reduces to half the quantity. Add milk and sugar to taste and serve.

Note: The cumin sediment at the bottom of the cup needs to be drunk along with the tea as this is beneficial.

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Filed Under: All Posts, Home Remedies, Mangalorean Recipes Tagged With: Cumin, Cumin Tea, Jeera, Kadha, Kasai, Kashayam, Post Natal Recipes, Pre Natal Recipes

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  1. Sayantani says

    February 16, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    I dinr know about this tradition so googled it amd learnt something new. Thats why blogging is such an enriching experience.
    love the recipe, never tried this but roasted cumin seeds definitely will take this to another level.

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  2. Anita says

    February 16, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    I did not know about this preparation.. when I saw the name I first thought it was the kaL-jeeryaso kasai.. the black jeera based bitter concoction given after delivery followed by a small of chunk of jaggery to get rid of the bitter taste. This looks drinkable :D.. will try it out soon…

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  3. Uma says

    February 16, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Hi Shireen!
    I use store bought kashai powders. This sounds easy. Thanks to you, I'll save a few bucks 🙂

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  4. Shireen Sequeira says

    February 16, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    @ Sayantani: Thanks a ton! Yes, blogging truly is such an enriching experience as it helps us connect with people of different cultures – glad to connect with you too!
    @ Anita: Yes, KaLjeere is given right after u get back home and yucks! I hate it too! So much that I didn't bother to ask for the recipe. Haha! I should!
    @ Uma: Thanks a ton! Yes, this one is simple to make and tastes lovely too 🙂

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  6. Neha says

    August 15, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Can we drink store brought kasai powder kasai or this kasai when planning pregnancy??

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    • Shireen Sequeira says

      August 16, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Hi, you can have this kasai (recipe above) during pregnancy but I am not sure if you can have store bought kasai powder. Please consult your doctor!

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