As soon as the first signs of winter appear, I prapar a batch of Jaggery Ginger Turmeric Balls. We also start modifying our wardrobes. Out with the short and thin fabrics, in with the sweaters and heavy blankets! But winter doesn’t just make us feel cold on the outside, it also messes with our immunity.
And kids, being more vulnerable to seasonal changes, need more care during winter, especially regarding nutrition. Luckily for us, Indian kitchens already have immunity boosting super foods! And today, we’re going to use our pantry staples to give your toddler an immunity boost in a kid-friendly way with these Jaggery Ginger Turmeric Balls – an easy, no-cook recipe!
Jaggery Ginger Turmeric Balls Recipe for Toddlers
Ingredients :
- 1/3 cup jaggery powder / grated jaggery
- 2 tablespoon dry ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 3-4 tablespoon ghee (I prefer homemade ghee)
Method:
1. Mix the ingredients except ghee in a bowl.
2. Add melted ghee slowly to the dry mix.
3. Mix everything with your fingers to make a dough that’s wet enough to bind together.
4. Pinch out a bit of dough and roll to make a small ball – about the size of a marble.
5. Make more balls of the same size till all the dough is used up.
6. Store the balls in an air tight container. The balls remain good at room temperature for 10 days.
These balls can be given to kids above 18 months – one ball a day. One tip is to use soft jaggery for proper shape and ease in making the balls. Jaggery gives the balls a natural sweetness, while both ginger and turmeric are antibiotic and anti-inflammatory.
With such benefits, these jaggery ginger turmeric balls act as a preventive pills to boost immunity and are also effective as a home remedy for cough and cold along with seasonal allergies. And because they’re no-cook, it’s super easy for Moms too!
Jaggery Ginger Turmeric balls benefits
- Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which has anti inflammatory actions and thus helps in Immunity. So a couple of this anti inflammatory turmeric balls will help you prevent cold, cough and infections.It has been found out that turmeric balls for pain works out effectively as turmeric balls help in soreness after excercise.
- Ginger is anti bacterial, anti parasitic in nature and helps in fighting the germs. Ginger is very helpful in stress resistance and also helps in Vitamin B12 production.
- Since ancient times, jaggery has been used as immunity food in India.
Jaggery Ginger Turmeric Balls for Toddlers
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup jaggery powder / grated jaggery
- 2 tablespoon dry ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 3-4 tablespoon ghee I prefer homemade ghee
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients except ghee in a bowl.
- Add melted ghee slowly to the dry mix.
- Mix everything with your fingers to make a dough that's wet enough to bind together.
- Pinch out a bit of dough and roll to make a small ball - about the size of a marble.
- Make more balls of the same size till all the dough is used up.
- Store the balls in an air tight container. The balls remain good at room temperature for 10 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a turmeric ball?
A delicious traditional snack recipe with immunity boosting benefit for kids
What are turmeric balls made of?
Turmeric Balls are made of turmeric, ginger, jaggery and ghee
How do you make turmeric balls?
Turmeric balls is a Easy No cook Recipe and the step by step instructions with video has been elaborated in article
Is there any way to make last longer than 10 days ?
Hello Gautam,
It is best if you prepare these jaggery ginger turmeric balls fresh for your toddler or adults since the effectiveness of the recipe will be higher if it is fresh for every 2-3 days you can prepare and store these balls in air tight container and can be fed dear.
I’ve tried this recipe two three times but the mixture doesn’t stick together and it is though to make balls out of it. Is there nsomething I might be doing wrong?
Hi,
Try including the melted ghee slowly to the mix and mix well so that it binds together. Then you can make balls out of it.
Can I put ginger juice(squeezed juice from grated ginger) instead of dry ginger? will it still remain good at room temperature for 10 days?
Hi,
No dear, It has to be a dry mixture, that’s why we have used dry ginger powder.
Is there any way to prepare dry ginger powder at home.. I opt for home made than store bought… So if u can let me know how I can prepare dry ginger powder with fresh ginger at home .. ll b very grateful for u… Thanks
Hi Meena,
Making Dry Ginger powder is a simple recipe dear, take fresh ginger and soak it for 3-4 minutes and then wash nicely under running water to remove the dirt completely. 2. Cut the ginger into small pieces but make sure when you are cutting them they should be thinly sliced or chopped. It helps in speeding up the drying process. 3. Sundry/ fan dry the thinly cut pieces but make sure it is completely dry.4. After drying the ginger pieces you can dry mixer or food processor to grind the ginger into a fine powder. Make sure you sieve the powder and let the powder cool to room temperature before storing it an airtight box.
Can this be given during hot summer. As I live in Dubai here it’s so sooo hot. If so how many days once can I give or can be given daily
Hi Lalitha,
It can be given twice or thrice in a week.