Brahmi Badam Syrup

The process of making Brahmi Badam syrup involves a few simple steps. Here's a general recipe to give you an idea:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons Brahmi herb powder
• 1 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup pistachios
• 2 tablespoons khus khus (poppy seeds)
• 4-5 cardamom pods
• 1 tablespoon dried rose petals
• 1 tablespoon melon seeds
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar (adjust according to your taste)

Instructions:

• Soak almonds overnight in water. Peel off the skin in the morning and set them aside.
• In a blender or food processor, grind the almonds, pistachios, khus khus, cardamom pods, rose petals, and melon seeds into a fine powder.
• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add Brahmi herb powder and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Strain the Brahmi herb-infused water into a clean container.
• Add the powdered dry fruit mixture to the strained water and stir well.
• Return the mixture to the saucepan and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Gradually add sugar to the mixture and continue stirring until it dissolves completely.
• Remove from heat and let it cool down to room temperature.
• Once cooled, strain the syrup to remove any residue.
• Pour the syrup into sterilized airtight bottles and store in a cool place.

Brahmi Badam syrup can be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing drink. However, it can also be used as an ingredient to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of various food preparations. Here's a recipe that complements the syrup well:

Brahmi Badam Smoothie Bowl:

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup frozen berries (such as blueberries or strawberries)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup granola
• Fresh fruits (such as sliced strawberries, blueberries, or bananas) for topping
• Chopped nuts (such as almonds and pistachios) for topping
• Brahmi Badam syrup for drizzling

Instructions:

• In a blender, combine the ripe banana, frozen berries, Greek yogurt, and honey. Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl.
• Top the smoothie bowl with granola, fresh fruits, and chopped nuts.
• Drizzle Brahmi Badam syrup generously over the top.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!