When a cold or cough starts bothering me, the first thing I make is this quick, concentrated Gud Kadha — a warm, soothing home remedy for scratchy throat, cold and cough made with jaggery, ginger, fennel, ajwain, black pepper, cardamom and cloves. These traditional spices naturally support the throat, ease congestion, and bring instant comfort.
It’s easy to make, uses simple pantry ingredients, and honestly, I prefer this over store-bought cough syrups — it works faster...
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Add jaggery and water to a pan. Heat on medium until the jaggery dissolves completely.
Add ginger powder, fennel seeds, carom seeds, black pepper, crushed cardamom, and cloves.
Simmer on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, until the mixture becomes semi-thick and syrupy. It should lightly coat the back of a spoon.
Keep it as is if you enjoy the flavour of whole spices in each sip. For a smooth kadha, grind the spices before adding.
Let it cool completely. Transfer to a clean glass jar.
Take a warm teaspoon whenever your throat feels scratchy or you need quick comfort.
Avoid overheating the kadha; jaggery can harden if cooked too long.
For sensitive throats, reduce the pepper to keep the heat mild.
Add 1 tsp kadha to 1 cup hot water and sip as a warm, soothing drink.
Can I use fresh ginger instead of ginger powder?
Yes, you can use fresh ginger instead of ginger powder. Grate or finely chop it before adding to the kadha.
How long can I store this kadha?
You can store the kadha in a clean glass jar for up to a week in the refrigerator.
Can I strain the kadha for a smoother texture?
Yes, you can strain the kadha or grind the spices before adding for a smoother texture.
Is this kadha suitable for children?
Yes, but reduce the black pepper to make it milder for children or sensitive throats.
Can I use sugar instead of jaggery?
Jaggery is recommended for its soothing properties.
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