Ajwain Water is a simple home remedy that helps with digestion problems in babies from 8 months, kids, and even adults. It is made from ajwain seeds, palm sugar candy and water. This is a great remedy for babies who have digestion problems, also helps to reduce cold. Suitable for babies from 8 months.
This ajwain water is made in under 15 minutes and it works well for digestion for babies and toddlers. You can make this when the baby has tummy pain or when the baby seems uncomfortable after feed. Ajwain helps settle stomach and palm sugar candy make it taste a little better so the baby drinks it without fuss.
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About Ajwain Water
Ajwain Water is a traditional remedy that pass down for generations in Indian household. Ajwain seeds has natural warming property and they help with digestion and gas relief.
When you roast ajwain and boil it with water, it release oil and property that is good for the tummy. I usually make this when any family member has digestion issue. It has become my quick go to remedy.
This remedy is very gentle for babies but also effective for adults who have digestion problems. It is not a medicine but a natural solution that works with body system. The warm water itself soothes and this ajwain water is something safe and natural.
Some people also add little ginger or jeera to this remedy for extra benefit, but basic version with just ajwain works well itself. You can make small batch for babies and little more when you make for adults. This remedy is so simple and uses ingredients that are available in the kitchen.
This ajwain water can be a solution to colic problems for babies too.This is not only for babies and kids, even you can have it after a heavy meal.
- Ajwain seeds can be introduced to babies from 8 months.
- When you first introduce just start with ½ teaspoon then gradually increase the quantity.
- For babies below 1 year make sure to give just 2 teaspoon per day and only 2 -3 times a week not more than that.
- After 1 year you can give upto 2 tablespoon ajwain water.
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Ajwain Water Ingredients
- Ajwain - I use ajwain seeds for its warming property and digestive benefits. When you roast it and boil, it releases oil that helps settle tummy and reduce gas problem.
- Palm Sugar Candy - Added palm sugar candy for little sweetness so that babies drink without fuss. It helps suppress the strong flavour of ajwain so baby drinks it easier. You can adjust amount as per preference.
- Water - Used water to extract property from ajwain seeds. Make sure you use clean drinking water fas it is for babies.
How to make Ajwain Water Step by Step
1.Measure ajwain take it your palms. Crush it well.
2.Now its crushed, transfer it to a pan dry roast for a minute. Then add palm sugar candy.
3.Add water to it.
4.Let it boil for 10 minutes in low flame or until the mixture becomes half. Switch off.
5.Strain it.Press well to extract the juice completely. Ajwain water is ready.
Serve hot or warm.
Expert Tips
- Crush Ajwain- I always crush ajwain in palm before roasting. This help release the property and make water more effective.
- Roasting - I roast for one minute on low flame, not too much. Roasting helps to activate the property but over roasting can make it bitter.
- Boil until half - I let it boil till mixture reduces to half. This takes about 10 minutes.
- Press while strain - I always press the ajwain pod well when straining so all juice extract completely. This make water more effective.
- Use warm, not hot - I serve it warm for baby, not very hot. Check temperature with your finger before give to baby to make sure it safe.
- Make fresh every time - I always make fresh batch because it loose property if store. Never store and use later, make only when you need.
Serving and Storage
Serve this ajwain water warm to your baby using a spoon or feeding bottle, whichever they prefer. Adults can drink it warm after a heavy meal for digestion. Start with half teaspoon for baby and increase gradually if needed.
FAQS
1.Can I make this for adults?
Yes you can make for adult also. Adults can have it after heavy meal for digestion help.
2.How much should I give the baby?
Start with half teaspoon when you first introduce and then slowly increase. Every baby different so watch how baby respond and adjust quantity.
3.Can I add anything else to this water?
Yes you can add little piece of ginger or a pinch of jeera powder for extra benefit for adults.
4.Why should I not store it?
Ajwain is best when fresh because oil losesits potency over time when sit around. Fresh batch always more effective so make only when needed.
5.Can I use white sugar instead of palm sugar candy?
Palm sugar candy have better warming property so I prefer it. White sugar also works fine if thats what you have.
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Ajwain Water
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon ajwain / omam
- ½ teaspoon palm sugar candy / panangkarkandu
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Measure ajwain take it your palms. Crush it well.
- Now its crushed, transfer it to a pan dry roast for a minute. Then add palm sugar candy.
- Add water to it. Let it boil for 10 mins in low flame or until the mixture becomes half. Switch off.
- Strain it. Press well to extract the juice completely. Ajwain water is ready.
- Feed Ajwain Water warm for babies and serve for adults.
Notes
- Crush Ajwain- I always crush ajwain in palm before roasting. This help release the property and make water more effective.
- Roasting - I roast for one minute on low flame, not too much. Roasting helps to activate the property but over roasting can make it bitter.
- Boil until half - I let it boil till mixture reduces to half. This takes about 10 minutes.
- Press while strain - I always press the ajwain pod well when straining so all juice extract completely. This make water more effective.
- Use warm, not hot - I serve it warm for baby, not very hot. Check temperature with your finger before give to baby to make sure it safe.
- Make fresh every time - I always make fresh batch because it loose property if store. Never store and use later, make only when you need.
Nandhini
How to store? Ajwain water
Sharmilee J
It is meant to be made fresh and consumed. I would not suggest to store and use it.