Homemade digestive churan -traditional Ayurvedic spice mixture known for its gut friendly magic.
If your stomach feels bloated or sluggish , this digestive churan can be your new best friend. This aromatic mixture of spices is designed to ignite your digestive fire , relieve gas and balance your gut, in Ayurvedic wisdom. You can sprinkle it on food or take it with warm water, it is an easy, natural way to support digestion.
Components:
- 1 teaspoon asafoetida - Star ingredient, known for reducing gas and bloating
- 2 tablespoons cumin - accelerates the enzyme secretion and relieves indigestion
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds - cooling and anti inflammatory
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed - sweet, pleasant and great for bloating
- 1 teaspoon dry ginger powder - accelerates digestion and fight nausea
- 1 teaspoon black pepper - enhances absorption and metabolism
- 1 teaspoon rock salt - Balance electrolytes and aids digestion
- 1 tsp Carom Seed (Ajwain) - Powerful Carminative and Antacid
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder - Anti inflammatory and gut healing
Instructions:
- Take a pan. Dry roast the whole spice (cumin, coriander, fennel, carom) separately on low heat. This activates their essential oils.
- Cool them properly , then grind in a nice powder using a spice grinder.
- Now, add in powder spices (hing, ginger, black pepper, turmeric, rock salt).
- Take an airtight glass jars, store in it . Keep it away from moisture and sunlight.
How to use:
- Before meals: Drink 15-30 minutes before eating by mixing 1 tsp with warm water .
- With meals: Add a pinch on your food and enjoy.
- After meals: For post meal relief, stir in with hot water or buttermilk .
Tips:
- For (irregular digestion, bloating) Vatta imbalance : Add more ginger and cinnamon.
- For (sluggish digestion) Kapha imbalance : Increase black pepper and turmeric.
- For (acid reflux, heat) Pitta imbalance : Use more fennel and coriander, reduce black pepper.
