This is a spicy hot drink traditionally made as a home cure for cold and sore throat. For some people it is more than a remedy, its a part of life. There are people who drink this on a regular basis.
Ingredients
Dry ginger (Chukku) - 1/2" piece (ground or crushed)Karupatti (Palm Sugar) - as needed for sweetnessWhole Peppercorns - 1 tspCoffee powder/Tea leaves - 1 tsp (optional)Cumin seeds - 3/4 tspBasil leaves(Tulsi) - 4-5Water - 1.5 cup
Method1. Boil the water in a saucepan with karupatti(palm sugar), dry ginger, crushed
peppercorns and cumin seeds. 2. Add the coffee powder/ tea powder to this if needed.3. Let this boil for 4-5 minutes.4. Finally add the basil leaves(tulsi) and switch off.5. Serve it piping hot as a remedy for cold and throat infection.
Tips - If karupatti(palm sugar) does not give enough sweetness add little sugar. - Jaggery can be used instead of karupatti (palm sugar)
