Immunity-boosting Secrets From The Famous Halwai’s Kitchen: Desi Recipes For Health
HALWAI ADMIN
2019-04-30
🍯 From the Halwai’s Kitchen: Immunity Secrets with a Sweet Twist!
Namaste dosto!
Main hoon team The Famous Halwai — the laddu-loving, ghee-roasting, masala-mixing magician of Indian Kitchen. For decades, I’ve been known for my melt-in-mouth motichoor laddus, crispy kachoris, and winter-special gajar ka halwa. But today, I’m not just your local sweet whisperer — I’m here with something serious yet sweet.
The world changed with COVID-19. Hamare dukan ke saamne lagne wali bheed bhi kam ho gayi — but one thing didn’t change: our love for food that not only comforts the soul, but heals the body.
So, today I’m sharing a few halwai-style immunity secrets straight from my kitchen — where science meets spice, and tradition meets taste!
🧄 1. Garlic: The Desi Defender
I add garlic to my spicy chutneys and even my masala mathri dough. It’s full of compounds that fight infections — a natural immune booster! You may smell like a spice rack, but your body will thank you!
Halwai Tip: Roast garlic in ghee, add a pinch of salt, and spread it on toast for a power-packed snack.
🫚 2. Ginger: The Zing King
We use ginger in adrak wali chai, in ginger-jaggery laddus, and even in my special immunity kadha. It fights inflammation and helps with sore throat.
Halwai Kadha Recipe: Boil ginger, tulsi, black pepper, a stick of cinnamon, and a dash of jaggery. Sip it warm — and feel the magic.
🍊 3. Vitamin C Rich Fruits — With a Sweet Upgrade
Nimbu, oranges, and amla — sab hai boss! But me, being the halwai that I am, I turn amla into murabba or candy — because health bhi aur swaad bhi!
Ramu Halwai’s Pick: A spoon of amla murabba every morning keeps both the doctor and boredom away.
🧈 4. Ghee: Liquid Gold of Immunity
Ghee is my kitchen’s heart. It strengthens digestion, improves absorption of vitamins, and is just… divine.
Immunity Snack: Roasted makhana with a drizzle of ghee, turmeric, and a pinch of black pepper.
🌿 5. Halwai’s Secret Weapon: Haldi
Oh ho! Turmeric! Whether it’s in my haldi doodh, besan ladoo, or sprinkled on roasted nuts — this golden spice is your immune system’s best friend.
Haldi Doodh Magic: Add a pinch of turmeric, black pepper, and honey to hot milk. Sip before bed. Sweet dreams, strong body.
💡 Final Words from Your Halwai Bhaiya
In these times, immunity is like ghee — thoda zyada ho toh hi maza aata hai! Eat local, eat fresh, and balance your sweets with spices. Remember, food isn’t just for taste — it’s medicine in a clay pot, love on a banana leaf.
Stay healthy. Stay desi.
– Team The Famous Halwai, with love from the kadai