Black Pepper

Black pepper (Kala Namak) is one of the most commonly used spices worldwide and we here at Mangaal Harvest grow, harvest and sundry it at our Farm.

We start out by grinding peppercorns, which are dried berries from the vine Piper nigrum. It has a sharp and mildly spicy flavour that goes well with many dishes.

Black Pepper Uses:

Besides culinary uses, black pepper may help to quit smoking through puffing on a vapour device using black pepper oil over 3 hours.

For children who have trouble swallowing food, applying black pepper oil to the nostrils or nasal cavity for one minute before meals can improve swallowing in children with brain disorders who have been fed through a feeding tube for long periods of time.

Black Pepper Benefits:

• High in Antioxidants
• Has Anti-inflammatory Properties
• May Improve Brain Function
• Can help control Blood Sugar
• May Lower Cholesterol Levels
• Boosts the absorption of nutrients
• May offer pain relief

Black Pepper Recipes:

Mashed Potatoes With Black Pepper

For this recipe, all you need are 3 medium size boiled potatoes, 1 tsp black pepper, a cup of whole milk, butter, garlic powder and salt.

Mash the potatoes until there are no lumps. Add milk, butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper powder. Mix until smooth.

Black Pepper Tea

As per Ayurveda, black pepper tea is commonly used as a remedy for coughs and sore throats.

Main ingredients: Ground Black Pepper, 2 cups Water, Ginger Lemon, Honey.

Boil the water and add freshly ground black pepper, ginger and bring it to a boil.

Simmer for 4-5 minutes and take off the flame. Transfer to a cup. Stir in lemon juice, honey and serve warm.