Pachak Ajwain with Aloe vera , Digestive Carom seeds

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup Carom Seeds / Ajwain
• 1.5 cup Aloe Vera pulp
• 2.5 tsp Black Salt / Kala Namak
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder
• 2.5 tsp Ginger / Adrak (paste)
• 12 Peepli/Bengal Pepper / Long Pepper / Lendi Peepli
• 1 tbsp Roasted Cumin Powder / Jeera Powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and peel the Aloe Vera stem and extract the pulp. Blend the pulp in a blender.(check the notes before adding aloe vera)

2. 2

   Take a glass jar and pour the aloe vera pulp in it. Add all the ingredients to it and mix well.

3. 3

   Press the mixture with a spoon, ajwain should be moist and soaked well in the mixture. If the mixture feels dry then add some more lemon juice into it.

4. 4

   Cover with a lid and keep aside for 3 days. Keep mixing in every once in a while.

5. 5

   After 3 days spread the mixture into a plastic or glass tray (do not use a metallic metal jar or tray)

6. 6

   Let it dry completely by placing in shade. Do not expose to direct sunlight.

7. 7

   When it has dried completely, store in a glass jar and use when required.

8. 8

   Usage Directions: Take 1/2 tsp of the mixture and chew slowly. You may drink 1/2 cup of warm water afterwards .If you don’t find the strong taste of ajwain tolerable then just swallow it with some warm water.