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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

SUKKU MALLI COFFEE MIX/ DIGESTION DRINK MIX






 

INGREDIENTS:
            Coriander seeds/ Dhaniya – 200g
            Dry Ginger/ Sukku – 20g
            Pepper corn/ Milagu – 1 tsp
            Cumin/ Seeragam – 1 tsp
            Oregano/ Omam – 1 tsp
            Turmeric powder/ Manjal –  2 tsp


METHOD:
1.    Heat a pan and add dry ginger, pepper, cumin and dry roast to 1 minute.
2.    Add coriander seeds and roast for another 2 minutes on medium flame.
3.    Switch of the flame and add oregano/omam and mix well. Then add turmeric.
4.    Keep aside for 10 minutes.
5.    Take a mixer jar and add all the ingredients and whip for a minute and then grind to a coarse powder.
6.    This powder can be used for 3 months.






PREPARING COFFEE:
1.    Heat 100ml water and add a teaspoon of the above mixture.
2.    Add a teaspoon of Palm Sugar/Panangarkandu or Jaggery/Vellam to the above and allow it to boil for 5 minutes.
3.    Switch of the flame and stain it in a cup and add milk.
4.    Sugar can also be added instead of Palm sugar or Jaggery.
5.    Milk quantity can be varied as desired.
6.    The above preparation can serve one person.
7.    A cup of the above coffee can be taken an hour before sleep during night



HEALTH BENEFITS:
1. Omam is a wonder seed for digestion with nice aroma. It also has the antiseptic, antispasmodic, stimulant, stomachic properties. It has a soothing effect and also aids sleep.
2. Coriander seeds have anti-oxidant properties and dietary fiber that advance the healthy working of the liver and facilitate bowel moments.
3. Together with flavonoid anti-oxidants, fiber composition of coriander helps to protect  from various diseases especially diabetes.
4. Palm sugar is an unrefined sugar, it is known to be rich in vitamins and minerals. As a result, it has become increasingly popular as a substitute to white sugar. It is never refined or bleached like white sugar. So the nutrients remain as it is. That's rare for sweeteners, most of which are highly refined.
5. Turmeric has anti inflammatory and anti biotic properties. Consumed with pepper it can cure sore throat.

           



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