Sukku Kaapi | Dry Ginger Herbal drink | Sukku Malli Kaapi

 Sukku Kaapi is a spicy herbal concoction made from a powder that is prepared by roasting corriander seeds ,pepper ,ajwain (thyme) and some dry ginger or as an alternative dry ginger powder can also be used. 

Sukku Kaapi is also known as Sukku Malli Kaapi in Tamil Nadu . In Tamil, Sukku is Dry Ginger, Malli is Corriander seeds and Coffee is colloquially referred to as Kaapi .

We can store this powder in an airtight container and use it as and when needed .One has to add a spoonful of this powder to boiling water ,simmer for a few mins and   have it warm .

Sukku Kaapi is a mild and soothing drink to keep us warm during chill winters as well as during monsoon . We can sip some sukku kaapi to get relief from sore throat,  mild fever and cold . 

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Tulsi Kashayam (Basil Tea)

Herbal Tea

Jaljeera

Oma Kashayam (carom tea)

Inji Kashayam (Ginger Tea) 

One can add a little bit of jaggery powder or some honey to give a mild sweetness and this also makes it really palatable . Alternatively panam kalkandu (Palm jaggery) also can be added . In my recipe I have used ginger powder as it was easily available in my pantry .

Preparation time - 5 mins

Cooking Time - 3 to 5 mins

Complexity - Simple 

Ingredients 

To make Sukku Kaapi Powder

1/2 cup ginger powder 

1/4 cup corriander seeds

2 tsp pepper

1 tsp ajwain /carom seeds

To make sukku kaapi

1 cup water

2 tsp sukku Kaapi powder

Jaggery or palm candy or honey as per taste 

Method

• Dry roast the corriander seeds until it feels warm and crisp . In same pan ,roast the pepper and carom seeds .
• Let it cool for a few mins and then grind into a fine powder in a blender. 
• Mix the dry ginger powder along with the above spice mix and pass it through a sieve to get fone powder . Store this fine powder in a air tight bottle in the fridge .
• Shelf life - stays fresh for almost 2 to 3 months is used properly with a dry spoon .

To make sukku Kaapi 

• Boil a cup of water and add 2 spoonfuls of sukku kaapi powder to it.
• Simmer for 2 mins
• Mix jaggery or palm candy sugar and sip it while its warm 
• If you want to add honey,donot add while the water is boiling. Let it cool down a bit before adding honey .

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Ajwain kaadha | Carom Tea | Oma Kashayam

 Come monsoon, we all love to indulge in some spicy and fried food to pep us up . When the indulgence is limited the tummy is happy but when the spice levels go up a bit,the tummy starts sending signals and it is time to cool down and balance the acidity . That is when the magical spice herb carom/ajwain/omam/ova comes to our rescue .  

Ajwain is used a lot in Indian cooking for its therapeutic effects . It is a very handy magical spice in the pantry . If you have no time to make a concoction you can just chew a few seeds and can instantly feel a relief as you will tend to burp as soon as you begin to chew .

Ajwain has a lot of health benefits especially when it comes to keeping the digestive tract and stomach clear and healthy . This simple concoction of boiling carom seeds with a little fennel seeds (saunf) is a very effective drink when consumed early morning on an empty stomach. 

Ajwain water cools down the gut and eases out gastric and acidity woes . Oma kashayam also helps in improving body metabolism and helps in weight loss too . So all in all it is a very healthy magic potion !! Don't you agree ??  😊

Consuming about 30ml daily in the morning keeps us fit and active by balancing the acidity levels and eases out the digestion process .  

Disclaimer- this is just an age old home remedy for immediate relief .Pls consult your doctor in case of persistent problem and refrain from consuming the drink if you are allergic to any ingredient. 

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Tulsi Kashayam 

Herbal Tea

Jaljeera

Ginger Kashayam 

Preparation Time - Nil 
Cooking Time - 5 mins
Complexity - simple
Makes about 100 ml

Ingredients 

1 cup water (200 ml) 

1 tsp ajwain/carom /omam seeds

1/4 tsp fennel /saunf 

Method 

• Take the water in a sauce pan , once the water is lightly heated ,add the ajwain and fennel .
• Let the water start boiling and reduce to 1/2 .
• Strain it through a sieve and sip it when it is warm 

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Herbal Tea / Herbal Drink

A refreshing and healthy herbal tea or drink made using simple spices from the regular pantry at the comfort of our homes .

DETOX or IMMUNO BOOSTERS is the word of the day now. 

As much as the words look fancy and complicated their meaning is very very simple.

Detox is nothing but flushing out the various toxins that our body is exposed due to external factors like pollution , outside food , junk food etc. When there is toxin build up in the body our immunity is compromised and we tend to fall sick often . If the toxins are flushed out from the  the system , our immunity will be boosted and we can have a fit and healthy life .

Along with these some minor changes in lifestyle will help us go a long way in staying fit . Include about 15-20 mins of physical activity like walking or jogging in your daily schedule , practice breathing exercises even simple breathe in and breathe out for 30 counts will keep the lungs fit .

Enough of talks on staying healthy and eating healthy , let's get to the recipe now . This herbal tea or drink is made with very simple herbs and spices which we use in our day to day cooking and easily available in every home . 

All we have to do is dry roast these ingredients, make a fine powder and store it in an air tight container. 

Prepare some nice warm drink using this herbal powder with a spoon of honey or jaggery and sip it when you like .

We have it every night before going to  bed . You could even have it first thing in the morning too .

Some of the benefits of ingredients used 

Turmeric  - antiseptic, anti bacterial and anti inflammatory 

Ajwain /carom seeds - helps in digestion and stomach related issues. 

Cinnamon/dalchini - antiviral properties , alleviates stomach discomfort 

Pepper - eases sore throat , cough and helps in clearing sinus 

Dry ginger powder - regulates acidity and eases stomach disorders 

Fennel / saunf -  aids digestion

Cloves -  anti inflammatory, relieves tooth pain, stops bad breath  

Cardamom/elaichi- antioxidant , anti inflammatory, helps in digestion 

** these are the broad benefits of these general herbs and spices.  If you have any underlying health conditions pls consult you doctor before having this drink.

So friends eat healthy stay fit .

Preparation Time - 5 mins

Cooking Time - 2 mins

Complexity- simple 

Ingredients 

2 table spoon pepper corns

1 tablespoon ajwain /carom  

1 small stick cinnamon/dalchini

5 to 10 cardamom /elacihi

5-10 cloves /lavang 

1 tablespoon turmeric powder 

1.5 tablespoon dry ginger powder 

1/2 tablespoon saunf /fennel seeds 

Method 

• Dry roast all the ingredients except ginger powder and turmeric powder for about 3 to 4 mins without burning .
• Let the ingredients cool and then make a fine powder in a blender along with the ginger powder and turmeric powder .
• Store it in a dry airtight container and keep away from moisture. 

How to prepare the herbal drink ?

• Add about 1/2 tsp of this herbal powder to a glass of hot water and mix it well.
• You can add some jaggery powder or 1 tsp honey if you would like it sweet . 
• Keep sipping as and when you like .

Note

You can proportionately increase/decrease the quantity of ingredients depending on how much powder you want to make.

Mor Rasam

Mor Rasam is a also variant of rasam but made using Buttermilk as against the usual tamarind / tomatoes . This rasam can be given to people suffering from cold or cough also,because when the buttermilk is boiled , it won't affect / aggravate cold or cough and will also be soothing to the infected throat. This is also an old grandma's recipe which is now slowly losing out in our kitchen . This rasam is mildly tempered with carom seeds/ ajwain/ omam and some asafoetifa with a mild flavoring of pepper powder . All of these are spices used as  home remedies to give relief from cough and cold.
On regular days also this can be included as a part of our menu and paired with spicy vegetable stir fry and some roasted papads.
Mor Rasam is also called as Mor Chaaru in many households.

Preparation Time - 2 mins
Cooking Time - 3-4 mins
Complexity - simple

Kashaayam | Ayurvedic wellness tea

Kashayaam is nothing but a water extract or decoction of a single herb or a combination of multiple spices and herbs in a certain combination . Mostly these spices and herbs are available in our pantry and can be made easily . This is quick home remedy to combat and get relief from minor ailments like cold , cough, weakness or loss of apetite.
Today’s kashayaam or brew can be prepared in less than 10 mins and is effective to get relief from cold , cough , sore throat or body pain caused due to change in weather conditions or mild flu.
Kashayam is also called as Khaada or Kwaath. Kashayam / Kashaya is a term used in south India while khaada or kwaath is used in north India .

Preparation time : 5 mins
Cooking time : 7-8 mins
Complexity : simple