BESAN KA SHEERA – Instant Cough & Cold Remedy for Babies, Toddlers & Kids

Besan ka sheera or halwa is a delicious dessert and also works wonders in treating cold and cough in babies, toddlers, kids and adults. Easy to make and very tasty home remedy for cold and cough cherished by all. It is also very healthy for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Along with our other remedies like Turmeric Milk, Ginger Kashaya and Tulsi Kashaya try this flavourful, age-old home remedy for cold and cough & satisfy your sweet tooth as well.

BESAN KA SHEERA – Cough & Cold Remedy

Some prefer porridge-like consistency and some like it thin and running. Turmeric and pepper are the best spice that relieves first-stage cold and cough. Besan, jaggery and ghee rich in energy and nutrition, much need when our kids are drained with runny nose. Also make a yummy sweet dish this winter season cherished by everyone in family. Don’t forget to check out our Best 20 Home Remedies for Cough or Cold in Babies & Kids

When can I give this BESAN KA SHEERA  to my baby(or kid)?

This can be given to 8 months + babies.

Our Organic jaggery powder is the best substitute for refined sugar. But you can use palm sugar, coconut sugar, homemade dates sugar or homemade dates syrup to sweeten up the recipe.

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• Video in Hindi – बेसन का शीरा 
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BESAN KA SHEERA – Instant Cough & Cold Remedy for Babies, Toddlers & Kids

BESAN KA SHEERA for Babies, Toddlers, Kids & Family - Cough & Cold Remedy

Quick to make, mouth watering and age old home remedy for cold and cough. With loads of energy this recipe also relieves cold and cough in first stage.

Author:Kavitha Prashanth
Recipe Type: Breakfast, evening snacks, desserts
Cuisine:Indian

Ingredients

1. Besan / chickpea flour - 3 Tbsp
2. Ghee - 1 Tbsp
3. Cardamom powder - 1 pinch
4. Turmeric powder - 1 pinch (optional)
5. Pepper powder - 1 pinch (optional)
6. Organic Jaggery powder - 2 Tbsp
7. Water / Milk - 1 1/2 cups

Method

1. In a pan add ghee and besan. Roast it on low flame for 3-5 minutes or until color changes and leaves a nice aroma
2. Now add jaggery, cardamom, pepper, turmeric. Add milk/ water and mix it thoroughly. Ensure the mixture is lump free
3. Bring it to a nice boil.
4. Besan Ka Sheera is ready to serve.

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BESAN KA SHEERA – Instant Cough & Cold Remedy for Babies, Toddlers & Kids

Method of Making Besan ka Sheera :

1. Take a thick bottom pan and add ghee or butter. Once well melted add Besan or Chickpea Flour. Keep mixing it in ghee and roast until it thickens to a soft mixture or paste.

2. Add Cardamom Powder and Pepper Powder according to the measurement or as per your choice of spice levels.

3. Add turmeric powder and give a quick mix and then add milk at once.

4. Add Organic Jaggery Powder or any form of sugar to sweeten the recipe. Use Dates Powder or Dates Syrup preferably for babies below 1 year.

5. Ensure to use a whisk to form a lump-free sheera or halwa. Keep stirring continuously until the mixture thickens to halwa consistency. Cool a bit and serve hot or cold by refrigerating Sheera.

6. Besan ka sheera is all ready to be served.

BESAN KA SHEERA – Instant Cough & Cold Remedy for Babies, Toddlers & Kids

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