Digestion10 min
Cardamom and Clove Tea After an Oily Meal
Two crushed cardamom pods and one clove simmered in water, a fragrant, light tea for the heavy, greasy feeling after fried food.
Using elaichi sensibly at home
Green elaichi (cardamom) is sweet, fragrant and considered gentle on digestion. A pod or two goes into chai, kheer and after-meal mouth fresheners.
Cardamom is gentle and aromatic, and clove adds warmth. This simple tea is a better end to a fried meal than a cold drink or a dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 1 clove
- 1½ cups water
How to prepare
- Crush the cardamom and clove.
- Simmer in water for five minutes and strain.
How to use
- Sip warm after the meal.
- Use whenever you have eaten something heavy or oily.
Helpful habits
- Crush pods just before use to keep the aroma.
Precautions
- One clove is enough; more can irritate the stomach.
- Safe in food amounts; very large amounts may trigger gallstone pain in people with gallstones.
- Traditional use; scientific evidence is limited. Do not stop prescribed medicine.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add this to my regular chai?
- Yes, but milky chai is heavier after a fried meal.
Can children drink it?
- Older children can have a weak, diluted cup.
Pods or seeds?
- Crushed whole pods are fine for tea; seeds alone for powders.
