Instant Ambadi Sharbat Mix

Refreshing Ambadi flower Drink made by mixing the dried Ambadi flowers with rock sugar, rock salt, cumin seeds and black pepper. This instant Ambadi sharbat mix is super easy to make and convenient for hostelles, trekkers and for common households. Alternatively, simply boil with water, add ginger, cloves, and cinnamon as per your choice and have it like kadha or Ambadi tea as well.

Ambadi (Hibiscus sabdariffa, Sorrel) is an excellent source of Vitamin A, B- vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, Vitamin C, iron, calcium, antioxidants, and fibre.Regular consumption of Ambadi prevents anaemia and menstrual disorders, without the side effects of constipation that come with iron tablets. Other health benefits include its ability to strengthen immunity, to slow the aging process, to improve digestion and blood circulation, to protect the liver and heart, to build strong bones, and several more.

The entire Ambadi plant is useful because of its nutritional and medicinal values. Ambadi is the flavour of the monsoon season in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. It is one of the few leafy vegetables which is consumed without any inhibition during monsoon since it grows a bit higher than ground level, and its high vitamin C content boosts immunity as well. You can easily grow Ambadi plant in your kitchen garden, it is a hardy plant which requires very little care.