It is a tropical island plants in the grass family. Mainly known for its fragrant leaves which are traditionally used in cooking, particularly for roasted chicken. The dried leaves can also be brewed into a tea, either alone or as a flavoring in other teas, imparting a flavour reminiscent of lemon juice but with a mild sweetness without significant sourness or tartness. In traditional medicine of India, the essential oil is used as, analgesic, antipyretic, antibacterial, and antifungal agent.
Himalayan Lemongrass
What you are looking at is an exquisite pack of all organic produce which has been delicately handpicked and sundried at about 6000ft in a small village of 70 families in Himalayan region of Uttarakhand.
Kasheer Natural Herbs is an effort to bring this organic produce directly to consumers and assist this small village grow.
One can use lemongrass in marinades, stir-fries, salads, spice rubs, and curry pastes and soups. Lemongrass is also used to in weight loss tea. One can also combine rosemary and thyme with lemongrass to make a wonderful herbal tea.
Lemongrass tea:
- In 2 cup boiling water add 1 tsp Rosemary, 1tsp Thyme and 3 teaspoons dried lemongrass.
- Steep for at least five minutes.
- Strain the tea.
- add honey/jaggery as desired
Enjoy hot or add ice cubes for iced lemongrass tea.
The use of Kasheer Natural Himalayan herbs is to enhance flavors and aroma. Always remember "Cooking is both Art and Science” so one must keep experimenting and increase or decrease the quantity as you wish. The magical potion behind any tasty recipe lies in flavors of ingredients used.