New Delhi: Rock sugar or ‘mishri’ is a hard confection made by cooling sugar syrup into large crystals, sometimes around a stick or piece of string. It can be made with different types of sugar, including white granulated sugar, sugar cane, and brown sugar.
Here are some lesser-known benefits of Mishri.
Treats Common Cold And Cough
A cough, cold and sore throat are common problems, especially in winter. Rock Sugar is a miracle ingredient with healing properties that can ease these conditions rapidly. Take half a teaspoon of mishri and black pepper, make it into a paste and consume it at night to cure a sore throat. A powder of mishri and black pepper with lukewarm water helps in alleviating cough and also sweeps out excess mucus.
Promotes Digestion
Rock Sugar is an apt candy, you can have after an elaborate meal that promotes digestion. It initiates digestion immediately and serves as an after-meal dessert.
Boosts Energy
Mishri is an instant source of energy, that refreshes your dull mood and boosts your energy during post-menopausal mood swings. Mishri improves memory and eases mental fatigue. Drinking a glass of warm milk with mishri at night time is the best way to improve memory.
Refreshing Drink
Mishri is commonly used as a refreshing drink during the summer season. It has a calming effect on the mind and body and alleviates stress. It is a source of instant energy and has the ability to balance the body and relaxes the senses. This refreshing drink is prepared by mixing a spoonful of Mishri powder with a glass of water.
Culinary benefits
Mishri is the preferred choice of sugar as it is healthy and unrefined when compared to normal table sugar. It has a unique taste that goes well with all the traditional sweets, even chocolates and other confectionaries. Go for organic mishri which is greyish to yellowish in colour, but not the crystal-clear ones.
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