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Linseed Tea

From The complete Indian housekeeper & cook, 1898

In India, the bhindi or lady’s finger may be used as a demulcent drink.

Presented as published in 1898. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from The complete Indian housekeeper & cook (1898) by Flora Annie Webster Steel, page 129. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Linseed Tea. — One ounce whole linseed^ one ounce w'hite sugar, lialf ounce rnalathi, or real liquorice, four tablespoons or less lemon-juice. Pour over one quart boiling water

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