SUKKU KAAPI POWDER(DRY GINGER CONCOCTION POWDER)

Ginger is an incredible spice.

Dry ginger is available in small pieces and is known as SUKKU in Tamil.

It possess anti-inflammatory,anti-flatulent and anti-microbial properties.It is effective for cold & cough and helps to increase immunity.

Black pepper is known as the "KING OF SPICES" and is used in Ayurvedic medicine due to its high concentration of antioxidant properties.

Palm Candy is a nutrient rich,low glycemic sweetener and has a number of minerals which makes it a best substitute for refined sugar.

Ingredients:

1.Sukku(small pieces) - 2 cups(200 gms)

2.Coriander seeds - 2 cups(200 gms)

3.Whole pepper -  1/2 cup(100 gms)

4.Palm sugar or Panakarkandu  - 3/4 cup  

5.Elaichi pods - 25 to 30(1 tablespoon)

Method:

Toast all the ingredients except Palm sugar separately in a dry saucepan over medium heat.

Then process the ingredients in a blender until finely ground.

TOASTING :

1.Pour the coriander seeds into the dry pan and stir them over medium heat until they slightly changes their colour and keep it aside.

2.Now,toast the whole black peppercorns in a dry saucepan over medium heat until the seeds start to pop and sends out fine fragrant smoke.Keep it aside.

3.Slightly heat the Elaichi pods in the dry pan prior to grinding them.

4.Toast the dry ginger pieces until they are brittle when you try to bend them.Warm them through in a dry saucepan till they crisp up again.Though they are dry,they will be little soft and if they are not toasted,it will be difficult to process them in a blender. 

GRINDING :

5.Crush the toasted warm dry ginger  in a Mortar & Pestle.

6.Put the toasted and crushed dry ginger in a blender and process them until finely ground.Keep aside in a bowl.

7.Blend elaichi pods and palm sugar together and keep aside .Process peppercorns and coriander seeds together.

8.Now, Place all the separately blended ingredients in a blender and Swirl them together to combine them.

You will have the freshest spice powder!!!

You can use this powder while making tea .Simply add the powder along with the tea powder and make healthy Tea.

DRY GINGER MILK:

You can also make Dry Ginger milk by mixing this powder in milk along with Brown sugar .

Combine milk,dry ginger powder and palm sugar in a saucepan,cook over low heat until milk becomes foamy.Remove from heat and Serve.You can also strain the milk if you like.We love this recipe and have this milk everynight at bedtime as this is a bit spicy and provides immunity against Cold and Flu.