Dry Ginger (Chukku) Cinnamon Tea

Dry Ginger (Chukku) Cinnamon Tea

As much as we loved getting drenched in the rain, we are also well aware of the consequences that are on board. Monsoons are often associated with a range of seasonal infections. Our immunity tends to take a dip and makes us more susceptible towards germs. The least you can do at this point is to supplement your diet with all things healing and stay away from contaminated food. Eat and drink a little more wisely. According to health experts, you need not even look that far for help. Your kitchen pantry is filled with herbs, spices and ingredients that may help fortify you from within. For instance, this Dry ginger Cinnamon Tea could ease congestion, inflammation and keep you warm and cosy.

Chukku Tea as its called is the one of the best home remedies used commonly in Tamil households. It aids in digestion, helps reduce cough and headache. Chukku is nothing but dry ginger. Dry ginger is supposed to have a lot of medicinal properties.

Homemade Chukku Podi | Dry Ginger Powder

In a heavy bottomed pan, add dry ginger and roast them until it turns to golden colour. Allow them to cool completely.
Grind them to fine powder in the food processor.
Sieve the grounded powder and store them in an airtight container.

Dry Ginger (Chukku) Cinnamon Tea

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10mins

Total time

15 mins

Chukku (Dry Ginger) gives great relief to coughing and throat ache, cold, nasal congestion, headache etc. It helps cure the indigestion and diarrhoea. It eliminates toxins and helps absorb minerals from the intestines.

Author: Shalini

Recipe type: Detox Tea

Cuisine: Indian

Serves: 1 servings

Ingredients

Water - 1 glass
Dry Ginger powder - 1 tsp
Cinnamon Powder - 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Raw honey to taste

Instructions

Add water into an pan bring it to boil, then add 1 tsp of Ginger powder, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon powder and 1 tsp of lemon juice.
Boil the tea well and strain the tea, add honey when it turns warm.
Serve warm
Have this tea 2-3 times a day after meals.

Pictorial:

Add water

Add dried ginger powder

Add cinnamon powder

Lemon juice

Boil well

Strain the tea

Serve warm

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