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Chukku Kaapi | Black Coffee With Dry Ginger And Pepper

Aruna
Chukku Kaapi is a spicy black coffee made with dry ginger powder and pepper. It is used to ward off or cure cold and cough. It also helps boost metabolism and warms the body.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Accompaniments, Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine Indian, Kerala, South Indian
Servings 4 People
Calories 11 kcal
Equipment
  • Heavy-bottomed vessel (1/4 litre capacity)
  • Tea Strainer
Ingredients
  
  • 2 tsp Coffee Powder (Or 2 tsp Instant Coffee)
  • 2 tsp Dry Ginger Powder
  • 1 tsp Coarsely Ground Pepper
  • 3 Green Cardamom Pods, Crushed
  • 10-12 Tulsi or Indian Basil Leaves
  • 2 Cups Water (~400 ml)
  • Palm Sugar or Palm Jaggery to Taste (Or regular jaggery)
Instructions
 
  • Bring the water to a boil.
  • Add all the other ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let the Chukku Kaapi rest for 2-3 minutes. Except for the cardamom pods and tulsi, the rest of the ingredients will settle to the bottom.
  • Carefully strain the coffee into 4 cups.
  • Enjoy hot Chukku Kaapi.
Nutrition
Calories: 11 kcalCarbohydrates: 2 gProtein: 1 gFat: 1 gSaturated Fat: 1 gSodium: 7 mgPotassium: 48 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 53 IUVitamin C: 1 mgCalcium: 9 mgIron: 1 mg
Keyword Black Coffee with Ginger, Chukku Kaapi, Chukku Kappi, Dry Ginger Coffee, Food as Medicine, Herbal Coffee with Dry Ginger and Pepper
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