Sukku Kaapi Coffee / சுக்கு காபி or dry ginger coffee is a very good medicional drink for those freezing winter days.The spices used here enables digestion and helps us to get rid off the cold.Using basil leaves or karum thulasi gives a very good taste and aroma.Its been raining rarely here in tirunelveli..During that time, I asked our cook to prepare this coffee.He is an expert in preparing this.With a smile on his face,he rushed to the garden,plucked some basil leaves with flower.Took all the spices and crushed it with his mortor and pestle and quickly prepared this coffee.I showed my gratitude ,by taking the pictures and posting here. Enjoy this hot sukku kaapi on your winter days.
Ingredients
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Measurement
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.1.Sukku / Dry ginger
2.Panai vellam / Palm Jaggery 3.Pepper corns 4.Cumin seeds 5.Whole Coriander seeds 6.Methi seeds 7.Cardamom seeds 8.Basil leaves |
2 inch piece
1/2 cup crushed 1 tbsp 1 tsp 1 tbsp 1/4 tsp 2 optional a hand full |
Yield : 5 servings
Preparation time : 15 - 20 minutes