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dry ginger milk | sonti miriyala palu | home remedies for cold, cough and sore throat
Dry ginger milk is one of the best natural home remedies for cold, cough and sore throat. Dry ginger milk, also known as “sukku paal or sonti milk”, is a traditional Indian beverage made with spices dry ginger, pepper, jaggery, milk and other spices cumin, coriander and cardamom which are known to stimulate digestive juices and ease gas and bloating. Perfect for cold weather or mornings, this drink can help you feel warm and energised.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 445 kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients for dry ginger milk:
- Dry ginger sonti - 2 g
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Coriander seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
- Cardamoms - 3
- Water - 1/2 glass
- Jaggery - 1 tablespoon
- Boiled milk - 1 glass
Instructions
Procedure for dry ginger milk:
Crush the spices:
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Add 2 grams(a piece) of dry ginger, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 3 cardamoms.
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Crush all the spices and set aside.
Boiling:
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Heat a pan over a medium flame add 1/2 glass of water.
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Add crushed dry ginger spices and boil for 5 minutes.
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Add a tablespoon of jaggery.
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Stir well until the jaggery is melted.
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Now add a glass of boiled milk mix well.
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Just boil it once and switch off the fire.
Serving:
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Filter the dry ginger milk into a serving glass.
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Better serve hot or warm dry ginger milk for relief of cold, cough, or sore throat
Recipe Notes
- Crush the spices for the best flavor and aroma.
- Boil for 5 minutes for best results.
- If you prefer a smoother drink, strain the milk after boiling.
- You can also use honey for its sweetness instead of jaggery.
- After adding boiled milk just boil it once to avoid breaking the milk, especially while adding jaggery.
- Better serve hot or warm dry ginger milk for relief of cold, cough, or sore throat.