Take away your sadness with this recipe
What is Talbina?
Talbina is a porridge that is made of barley, milk and flour. It’s a nourishing meal that has many benefits, which I will state below:
Relieves Stress & Depression: miTalbina has a calming effect on the heart and mind, making it beneficial for emotional well-being.
Aids Digestion: Barley is rich in fiber, helping with constipation and maintaining gut health.
Boosts Immunity: It contains essential vitamins and minerals that support overall health and strengthen the immune system.
Lowers Cholesterol: Barley is known to reduce bad cholesterol levels, promoting heart health.
Regulates Blood Sugar: It has a low glycemic index, making it beneficial for people with diabetes.
Provides Energy & Strength: A great source of slow-releasing carbohydrates that keep you full and energized for longer, which would be perfect for suhoor in Ramadan!
Good for Bone Health: It contains calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are essential for strong bones.
Hadith about Talbina for sadness and depression
The Prophet ﷺ recommended talbina as a remedy for sadness and grief.
The Hadith Narrated by Aisha (RA):
"The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Talbina soothes the heart of the sick person and takes away some of the grief.’"
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 5417; Muslim, 2216).
Ingrediants
3 tbs of barley flour
2 cups of full milk
1 tbs of honey
garnish
3-4 pitted dates
black seed
teaspoon of honey
Recipe
Put a small pot on the stove on low heat. Add the barley to the milk and stir well with a whisk. Then, add it to the heat. Add the tbs of honey and keep whisking the mixture until it thickens and is about to boil, which takes about 10-15 mins. Once that’s done, immediately pour it onto a plate of your choosing, and while it is cooling, cut the dates into small pieces, drizzle the honey on top, and then add the black seed and dates. Enjoy it cold or warm.
