Milagu paal (Pepper Milk)

This spicy hot milk is such a perfect remedy for cold and cough. We used to take this masala milk when we suffer from severe cold or throat infection. This milk gives good relief from cold, dry cough and sore throat. Turmeric has lot of medicinal values. When combined with milk it proves to be a fantastic mixture as well an all-natural cure for a number of ailments. Because of its antioxidant content, turmeric milk has some benefits for both the inside and outside of the body. For a  good night sleep, heat up a cup of milk and add a pinch of turmeric, the warm milk combined with turmeric has a warming effect that will help aid in sleeping.

Prep time	Cook time	Serves
10 mins	5 mins	4 persons

 

Cuisine:  South Indian (Hot Drink

Ingredients Boiled Milk – ½ lt Peppercorns  - 7 to 8 Panagarkandu –2 tbsp Turmeric powder -1 tsp Green Cardamom pods  - 2 no’s

 

Method                                   

1. Crush the peppercorn and cardamom seeds in mortar and pestle or mixer.

2. With little water add palm sugar or candy and melt by boiling.Using filter remove the impurities and keep the water.

3. Boil half litre if milk and keep aside.

4. Now Add turmeric powder, panagarkandu and crushed pepper to a glass or cup of warm milk and mix it well.

5. Serve this hot.

Notes

Best medicine for cold and cough

Serve warm to the kids which gives a better result.

Addition of ginger is not necessary because pepper itself gives a great relief.

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