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Recipe · Drinks · Tamil Nadu

Sukku Malli Coffee: Dry Ginger and Coriander Drink

A warm, caffeine-free drink of dry ginger, coriander and palm candy that Tamil homes make on cold, rainy evenings.

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Prep2 min
Cook8 min
Makes2 cups
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A cup of sukku malli coffee with dried ginger and coriander seeds
In this recipe3 parts
  1. Ingredients and steps
  2. Palm candy or karupatti?
  3. Questions people ask

Quick answer

Boil 2 cups water with 2 teaspoons sukku malli powder and 2 tablespoons palm candy for 5 minutes, strain, and drink it warm. Add a little milk if you like.

Ingredients and steps

2 cups

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Ingredients

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You need

Small saucepanTea strainer

Steps

  1. Boil

    Put the water, sukku malli powder, palm candy and tulsi leaves in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

  2. Simmer

    Simmer for 5 minutes until the colour deepens and the kitchen smells of ginger.

  3. Strain and serve

    Strain into cups. Add warm milk if you like it milder. Drink warm.

Shop tip: No ready powder? Crush 1 inch of dry ginger (sukku) and 1 tablespoon coriander seeds coarsely and boil them the same way, for a little longer.

55kcal
13 gcarbs

Per cup, an estimate. It does not change with the servings.

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Palm candy or karupatti?

Palm candyPanakarkandu
  • Crystals, light sweet taste
  • Dissolves clear
  • Easy to measure
or
KarupattiPalm jaggery
  • Dark, smoky, caramel taste
  • Makes the drink darker
  • Break into small pieces first
For a week of evening cups2 of 3 on our site
  • Tulsi leavesa few sprigs

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Questions people ask

Does sukku malli coffee have caffeine?
No. Despite the name it has no coffee in it, so it is fine in the evening.
Is it good for a cold?
Many families drink it when they have a cold or a sore throat because it is warm and soothing. It is a home drink, not a medicine; see a doctor if you are unwell.
Can I use sugar instead of palm candy?
Yes, but palm candy or karupatti gives the traditional taste.