SUKKU MALLI COFFEE

 

Sukku and malli translates to coriander seeds and dry ginger in Tamil.These two ingredients constitute the major portion in this powder along side peppercorns and cardamom.This invigorating concoction is the best home remedy prepared in the many households to relieve cough,cold and congestion.It also aids in digestion.This powder can be mixed and consumed in hot water or hot milk.But I always loved it with steaming hot water.Don't use store bought ginger powder,as it wont give the best results.Use only palm jaggery for sweet taste,as it has  medicinal properties,besides being a sweetening agent.

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS :

 

 CORIANDER SEEDS- 2 TBSP

 

CRUSHED POWDER OF DRY GINGER- 2 TBSP

 

PEPPERCORNS- 3/4 TBSP

 

CARDAMOM--3 NOS

 

PROCEDURE:

 

1. In a mortal pestle crush dry ginger and keep it aside.

 

2.In a pan dry roast coriander seeds,peppercorns and cardamom till nice aroma emanates and the ingredients turn crisp.

 

3.Now add in the crushed dry ginger powder and fry in mild heat till it changes to mild brown in colour.

 

4.Allow the ingredients to cool and grind in mixer jar to fine powder.

 

5.Store the powder in a clear air tight container and keep it inside the refrigerator for long shelf life. 

FOR THE COFFEE( USING WATER)

 

Boil 1 cup of water with requisite amount of palm jaggery. When the jaggery dissolves completely,add 3/4 teaspoon of sukku malli powder and heat till powder mixes well.You can prepare the same coffee by replacing milk in place of water.