Inji Sorasum | Detox Drink | Gluten Free and Vegan Recipe

Hi Supermoms, 

Change of season, travel, outside/ greasy restaurant food can often cause stomach discomfort and throat irritations . At such times, it is always handy to know home remedies/recipes for immediate relief. Today I am going to share a soothing ginger drink, a signature recipe of my aunt Usha Ramesh. 

Having grown up in my grandmother's house for 7 years, I have spent a lot of time with my bubbly and vivacious aunt Usha ( my mother's baby sister). From cooking together to going out with her friends, I have had so much fun with her. I have always admired her smartness , cheerfulness and charisma. My aunt is a talented cook and I was so lucky to have tasted a lot of her yummy food  during my growing up years.

My aunt Usha in action

During my recent trip to the South , I met my aunt and we started chatting about our favourite topic - Food.   I was so thrilled to note down few recipes from her.  The first one is this 'Inji Sorasum'. My aunt shares that the recipe is a tried and tested one and she always makes this soothing drink whenever one is down with an aching throat. Interestingly, this drink can also be served as an appetiser. The Inji Sorasam acts as a stomach cleanser too. 

Inji Sorasam is a simple recipe which has just three ingredients and can be made easily without using a gas stove.  You are going to love this flavourful drink. 

Inji Sorasum :

Recipe Courtesy : Mrs. Usha Ramesh

Preparation time : 1-2 hours 

Serves : 2-3 

1 cup = 250 ml cup 

Ingredients :

50 gm fresh ginger ( peeled and roughly chopped)

1/4 cup coriander seeds/dhania 

2 tablespoons cumin seeds/jeera 

1 teaspoon honey 

1-2 teaspoon lemon juice 

1 teaspoon jaggery or sugar ( to taste, adjust quantity) 

2 cups water ( approximately) 

Note : You can double the quantity according to the number of people you will be serving . You can add tulsi leaves or Karpooravalli /omavalli /Ajwain leaves also. 

Method :

1. Soak ginger, coriander seeds, cumin seeds in approximately 2 cups of water for 1 to 2 hours .

2. Filter the ingredients and set aside the soaked water.

3. Grind the three ingredients into a fine paste using little water. 

4. Add the paste to the drained water and add 1-2 cups of water. 

Chef tip : Reduce or increase the water quantity depending upon the strength of ginger . 

5. Add sugar or jaggery to taste( optional)

6. Add lemon juice , honey and mix well. 

Your healing ginger drink- Inji Sorasum is now ready !

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom