How long does Sukku Kaapi take?

17 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sukku Kaapi serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Sukku Kaapi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Sukku Kaapi spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Sukku Kaapi?

2.5 grams Black Peppercorns, 2.5 grams Cumin, 3 grams Coriander Seeds, 20 grams Jaggery, 600 ml Water, 1½ tsp Dry Ginger Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sukku Kaapi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sukku Kaapi?

About 28 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sukku Kaapi

Name: Sukku Kaapi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 600 ml Water, For Boiling; 1½ tsp Dry Ginger Powder; 2.5 grams Black Peppercorns, Crushed; 2.5 grams Cumin, Crushed; 3 grams Coriander Seeds, Crushed; 20 grams Jaggery, Powdered

17 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 12 min

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Also known as chukku kaapi, sukku coffee, sukku kappi · Veg · Drinks

Drinks Vegan Low fat Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Sukku kaapi, a Tamil Nadu hot drink of dry ginger, pepper, cumin and coriander seeds boiled in water with jaggery. A vegetarian drink for 4, about 15 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

6 items

4 people

Water, For Boiling600 ml
Dry Ginger Powder1½ tsp
Black Peppercorns, Crushed2.5 grams
Cumin, Crushed2.5 grams
Coriander Seeds, Crushed3 grams
Jaggery, Powdered20 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	28kcal	112kcal
Protein	0.4g	1.6g
Carbohydrate	6.5g	26g
Fat	0.3g	1.2g
Fibre	0.7g	2.8g
Sugar	4.3g	17g

Method

1
Crush the black peppercorns, cumin and coriander seeds coarsely. Powder the jaggery and keep it ready with the dry ginger powder.
2
Add water, dry ginger powder, crushed black peppercorns, crushed cumin and crushed coriander seeds to a saucepan. Bring it to a boil on medium flame for 5 minutes until the spices release their smell.
WaterDry Ginger PowderBlack PeppercornsCuminCoriander Seeds
3
Lower the flame and simmer for 5 minutes until the drink reduces slightly and becomes darker.
4
Add the powdered jaggery and stir on low flame for 2 minutes until it dissolves fully. Do not boil for long after adding the jaggery.
Jaggery
5
Strain the sukku kaapi into cups and serve hot.

Before you start

How long does Sukku Kaapi take?: 17 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sukku Kaapi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sukku Kaapi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sukku Kaapi spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Sukku Kaapi?: 2.5 grams Black Peppercorns, 2.5 grams Cumin, 3 grams Coriander Seeds, 20 grams Jaggery, 600 ml Water, 1½ tsp Dry Ginger Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sukku Kaapi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sukku Kaapi?: About 28 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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