Wash the star fruit well, trim the ends and roughly chop them up. Transfer to a mixer grinder, add 1/4 cup water and grind it. Strain the liquid into a bowl. Discard the roughage (kojanti)

Grind all the ingredients mentioned under 'For the spice blend' to a fine powder. Mix this powder into the strained star fruit liquid/juice.

Place the mixture into a heavy based pan/kadai, add the sugar candy and cook till the mixure thickens (it could take anywhere between 30-45mins). Please have patience as the time taken for such medicines is a lot but it is worth in the end. Do not be tempted to cook the mixture on a high heat or you'll end up scorching it.

When the mixture thickens and reaches a jam like consistency (or that of very thick honey) remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the honey.

Using a clean spoon, fill a clean, sterilized jar with the prepared mixture. Cover the jar with the lid (this helps create a seal) and let the jar cool down completely for a few hours. When you remove the lid you will hear a 'pop' sound. This indicates that the canning process has been done properly.

This preparation is very beneficial during colds. Have a small portion (1/4tsp) to relieve a soar throat. Use a clean and dry spoon every time. If prepared hygienically it should last a couple of months. Refrigerate for a longer shelf life