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Milagu Kashayam

Milagu Kashayam

  • 20 min
  • hot
  • Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Pepper Kashayam, Miryaso Kasai, Pepper Decoction · Veg · Drinks

Milagu kashayam, a Tamil Nadu pepper decoction: crushed roasted pepper simmered with tulsi and palm sugar. A hot drink for 2 in 20 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

4 items

2 people
  • Black Peppercorns¼ cup
  • Water2 cup
  • Tulsi (Basil)10
  • Palm Sugar2 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 2 people
Energy78kcal156kcal
Protein1.4g2.8g
Carbohydrate19g39g
Fat0.5g1g
Fibre3.1g6.2g
Sugar10g20g

Method

  1. 1

    Add the black peppercorns in a pan and dry roast it till it sputters. Using a mortar and pestle broke the roasted the black peppercorns into small pieces.

    Black Peppercorns

  2. 2

    In a saucepan, add 2 cups of water. Add the broken black peppercorns, tulsi, Palm sugar and mix well. Simmer for 15 mins on medium flame.

    WaterTulsi (Basil)Palm Sugar

  3. 3

    Strain the kashayam using a strainer. Kashayam is ready and it is useful in treating indigestion, cough and common cold.

Before you start

How long does Milagu Kashayam take?
20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Milagu Kashayam serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Milagu Kashayam vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Milagu Kashayam spicy?
It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Milagu Kashayam?
¼ cup Black Peppercorns, 10 Tulsi (Basil), 2 tbsp Palm Sugar, 2 cup Water, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Milagu Kashayam?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Milagu Kashayam?
About 78 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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