With the arrival of the month of Ramadan, fasting began to be understood. Wrong foods eaten during this period, especially at iftar and sahur, can make fasting difficult and cause you to feel hungry and thirsty throughout the day. Many experts underline that the best way to spend your fast depends on the food and drinks you consume at sahur. Avicenna also shared the benefits of a drink that was very famous in the Ottoman Empire for the body. This food, which was made into both sherbet and tea in Ottoman cuisine, can help you fast more easily during Ramadan.
WHAT IS TAMARIND?
Tamarind is a tree species grown in tropical countries, especially India and Egypt. The flowers of the tamarind, which is a 20-25 meter tall tree, are found in yellow or reddish clusters at the ends of the branches. Its leaves can be used as feed, but also boiled and drunk, and this water is also used as a dewormer.
The fruits of tamarind are edible and are an internal softener. It can also be used to make jam and jam from tamarind.
TAMARIND SHERBET RECIPE
- Clean the tamarind shells and place them in a pot.
- Put 1 liter of water on the tamarinds and let them sit overnight.
- The next day, put sage, honey, granulated sugar, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves and linden into the pot and start boiling.
- After the mixture boils for 1 hour, remove it from the stove and let it cool.
- When the syrup pulp settles to the bottom, strain it and put it in the refrigerator. Enjoy your meal!
OTHER BENEFITS OF TAMARIND
- It quenches thirst and refreshes you in summer.
- It reduces throat pain.
- It cuts cough.
- It removes harmful compounds called “free radicals” that cause cancer from the body.
- It balances blood sugar.
- It prevents fatty liver.
- It increases the body’s resistance thanks to the rich vitamins it contains.
- It has an immune-boosting effect.
- It accelerates metabolism due to its antioxidant properties.
- It allows the person to eliminate edema in the body by urinating.
- If consumed after meals, it relieves indigestion.
- It balances the acids in the stomach and is good for heartburn.
- Since it has laxative properties, it also solves problems such as constipation and inflammation in the intestines.
BE CAREFUL ABOUT THE DAMAGES OF TAMARIND
It is impossible not to mention the Harms of Tamarind, which is such a powerful plant. As with everything else, consuming tamarind continuously or too frequently in excessive amounts may cause damage to the liver and other organs.
Some experts say that consuming large amounts of tamarind can even result in death. Tamarind, which is a very powerful fruit, must be approved by a physician before consuming it. Especially those with chronic diseases or those prone to allergic reactions should not consume tamarind without consulting a physician.
