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How to make Sukku Kaapi Powder

Sukku Coffee powder is one of the healthy beverages we have in Southern parts of India. It is a natural remedy for cold, cough, indigestion problems and many more. In this version of sukku kaapi/coffee powder i have added more of coriander seeds to suit my taste. But in actual recipe it's used in less amounts than that is mentioned in this blog. Let's quickly see the ingredients for sukku kaapi powder 50 gms of dry ginger aka sukku (in Tamil) 1 tsp of black pepper corns 1 tsp of cumin seeds 3 tbsp of coriander seeds How to make sukku kappi powder : Dry roast all the ingredients on medium flame until it turns aromatic. Let it cool down to room temperature. Firstly, take dry ginger and pulse it to coarse powder. Then all the remaining ingredients and grind it to a almost smooth powder. This is the consistency, we cannot get 100% smooth powder using a mixer jar. Though we get can get it using a flour mill, if you are dealing with large quantities. Tada! Sukku Kaapi powder is ready...

Moringa leaves juice

Moringa leaves have lots and lots of health benefits.This particular leaf is packed with full of nutrients that helps the body to absorb more iron and supplies vitamins too. The leaves when consumed raw curbs your appetite whilst not compromising your nutritional intake as it provides your body with necessary nutrients for a given day. I personally experienced it after having this juice as the first drink in the morning. I did not feel hungry and my stomach was upset too. It just flushed out the toxins from body especially the stomach since it is bloated forever after my postpartum. I usually have hunger prangs every morning but today i did not want to eat anything for breakfast at all and needless to say i felt so refreshed and not giddy at all. Do give it a try once in a month or so. It's highly recommended for lactating mothers since moringa leaves, coconut,fennel seeds, fenu greek are a great source that aid in lactation for new  mothers. You can also check few of...