Jwano Ko Jhol (Thymol Seeds in English, Ajwan in Hindi & Urdu)                           FOR BREASTFEEDING WOMEN There is a tradition in Nepalese society of giving woman to drink ‘Jwana Ko Jhol’ immediately after she gives birth to a child. It is believed this soup gives you health and wellness and increased flow of milk within a couple of days.   It is said Jwano heals the wound very fast. Thyme contains many important essential oils, which are found to have anti-septic and anti-fungal applications. Jwano is helpful to produce milk in mother to feed the child. It is good to have Jwana Ko Jhol if you have body ache or you are having cough and cold. In winter too this soup helps you to stay warm.  About Thymol Seeds Thymol contains many active principles that are found to have disease preventing and health promoting properties. Thyme contains thymol, one of the important essential oils, which scientifically have been found to have antiseptic, anti-fungal characteristics. The other volatile oils in thyme include carvacolo, borneol and geraniol. Thyme has various minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.  It’s also home of potassium, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and selenium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. The herb is also a rich source of many important vitamins such as B-complex vitamins, beta carotene, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin C and folic acid. How to make Jwana Ko Jhol Ingredients    Ghee-2 table spoon or Olive Oil Jwano Seed- 1 table spoon  Jwano powder- 1 table spoon Cumin powder- a pinch Ginger (finely crushed) - ½ table spoon Garlic (finely crushed) - ½ table spoon Salt/Pepper as per taste Water- 4 cups (stock made of meat bones/lamb leg/paya will be best) Rice flour – 1 table spoon (wash and soak rice over night, drain the water and grind into fine paste)   Method    Turn on the stove and heat the pan When the pan is hot add ghee/olive oil  As soon as ghee melts thyme seed and stir it, add 3 pieces of bay leaves Now add cumin powder salt and rice flour, keep on stirring After 2 minutes add stock (for vegetarian use hot water)   Let it boil for about 15 minutes    Jwano Ko Jhol is ready to serve. You have to serve it hot. It tastes very good with rice or roti too !   Enjoy..............   G. Sapkota. Last edited: 10-Feb-13 01:43 PM