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Sukku Malli Coffee Recipe served hot in a traditional clay pot with steam rising

Sukku Malli Coffee | Chukku Kaapi | Dry Ginger Coffee

Sukku Malli Coffee is a traditional South Indian herbal drink made with dry ginger, coriander seeds, pepper, and jaggery. This homemade drink is warm, comforting, and perfect for rainy evenings or cold mornings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 Cup
Course: Beverage, health drink
Cuisine: south indian, Tamil Nadu
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

To Make Sukku Malli Powder
  • 100 grams dry ginger sukku
  • 50 grams coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 4 cardamom pods
To Make Sukku Malli Coffee
  • 200 ml water
  • 1.5 teaspoons Sukku Malli powder
  • 2 tablespoons country jaggery/ Palm Jaggery

Equipment

  • pan
  • mixer grinder
  • Stone mortar (optional)
  • Strainer

Method
 

How to make Sukku Malli Powder
  1. Peel the dry ginger and crush it into a coarse powder using a stone mortar or mixer jar. Keep aside.
  2. Heat a pan and add coriander seeds. Roast on low flame until slightly aromatic and the color changes lightly.
  3. Add black pepper and cardamom pods. Roast for about 2 to 3 minutes on low flame.
  4. Turn off the flame and add the crushed dry ginger powder to the hot pan. Mix gently for 1 to 2 minutes using the remaining heat.
  5. Let everything cool completely.
  6. Transfer the roasted ingredients to a mixer jar and grind into a powder.
  7. Store the powder in an airtight container.
How to make a Sukku Malli Coffee
  1. Heat water in a pan.
  2. Add 1.5 teaspoons of Sukku Malli powder.
  3. Add country jaggery and mix well.
  4. Let the mixture boil for a 5 minutes until the flavors blend well and turn off the flame .
  5. Filter the coffee using a strainer.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

Store the homemade Sukku Malli powder in an airtight jar for longer freshness.
  • The drink tastes best when served hot.
  • Adjust pepper based on your spice preference.
  • Palm jaggery can also be used instead of country jaggery.