New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- This is a perfect drink for winter mornings to keep away cold, cough,

aches and pains.

Makes: 1 cup; Preparation time: 10 minutes; Effect on doshas: V- K-*

* 1 tsp cumin seeds

* 1 cup hot water

* 2 pinches dry ginger powder

* 1 tsp honey (optional)

* 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

* Coarsely grind the cumin seeds using a hand pounder or spice grinder.

* Heat the water in a pan and add the dry ginger and cumin; cover the

pan with a lid and allow it to steep for 5-7 minutes.

* Filter with a fine mesh strainer and drink it hot/lukewarm.

* You may also add honey (only when the drink is lukewarm) and

lemon juice if you wish.

* To make this easier, you can use a tea infuser to hold the cumin seeds

and dry ging...