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.
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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