Karupatti Coffee is a traditional South Indian beverage made using karupatti (palm jaggery) instead of white sugar in the regular making of coffee. Take just 10 minutes to prepare this healthy and refreshing beverage, can be had with or without milk. Recipe included with step by step pictures and video.
Karupatti Coffee is an easy to make beverage and is a must try for all black coffee lovers. Unlike refined sugar, karupatti adds depth and earthy flavor rather than sharp sweetness, creating a cup that is healthy, balanced, and comforting. Do try this quick and tasty karupatti coffee and enjoy!
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About Karupatti Coffee
Karupatti Coffee is black coffee without milk made with palm jaggery. Karupatti is palm jaggery which is a natural and chemical free sweetener that when blended with coffee gives a subtle sweetness and earthy flavor to coffee.
If you prefer you can make this coffee with or without milk. Palm Jaggery is is natural and unrefined so sure a healthy alternate to sugar coffee. This coffee is very refreshing and healthy.
Karupatti Coffee is very popular in Tamil Nadu and best to consume in the morning. It is a natural source of Iron and traditionally served in brass davara tumbler for its health benefits.
I usually have karupatti or palm jaggery in stock for many porridges, kali etc now this has been my recent addiction. Usually coffee ground is used for karupatti coffee but you can try with instant coffee powder too.
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Karupatti Coffee Ingredients
- Water - Water is used to make coffee decoction.
- Palm jaggery - Palm jaggery is used as sweetener for this karupatti coffee.
- Coffee powder - You can use instant coffee powder or ground coffee powder. I always use ground coffee powder.
- Milk - Use fresh milk, you can boil and use it.
- Flavor - I have used dry ginger powder which I use for my sukku coffee. Though this is optional it adds a great flavor to the drink.
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How to make Karupatti Coffee Step by Step
1.To a sauce pan add 1 cup water. Add 1 teaspoon ground coffee powder along with 2 tablespoon palm jaggery and ¼ teaspoon dry ginger coriander powder.
2.Boil well for 5 minutes.
3.Close and keep covered for 5 minutes.
4.Then open and strain.
5.Add 1 cup milk to a sauce pan and boil it. Let it come to a rolling boil then simmer for 2 minutes.
6.Now to the serving cup add prepared palm jaggery decoction as needed. If you like it strong add more.
7.Add hot milk to it.
8.Froth by pouring to and fro.
9.Froth and serve hot.
Serve karupatti coffee hot!
Expert Tips
- Palm jaggery - Choose good quality palm jaggery. Avoid glossy shiny pieces as they may be adulterated.
- Melt and strain - Always prepare a syrup using palm jaggery. Melt and strain to remove impurities.
- Coffee decoction - Use strong coffee decoction for best taste.
- Curdling - If the syrup is. too hot adding hot milk may result in curdling so warm the syrup and use it.
- Black Coffee - You can strain and drink the black coffee as such too without adding milk. It tastes great too.
Serving and Storage
Karupatti Coffee can be served along with breakfast. Karupatti Coffee is best when served hot. You can store the syrup in fridge for 3-5 days, bring to room temperature then add hot boiled milk to it and serve hot.
FAQS
1.Is karupatti coffee healthier than sugar coffee?
Yes Karupatti is less processed than white sugar and contains trace minerals. Traditionally, it is considered a healthier alternative, though it should still be consumed in moderation.
2.Can I use powdered karupatti directly?
It's better to melt and strain powdered karupatti before adding it to coffee to remove impurities and ensure a smooth taste.
3.Can I make karupatti coffee without milk?
Yes. Karupatti black coffee is popular and has a bold, earthy flavour, especially when brewed with strong decoction.
4.Can karupatti coffee be reheated?
With milk no it should not be reheated as it might curdle. The decoction can be heated gently reheated, but freshly prepared coffee tastes best. Avoid boiling during reheating.
5.What flavors go well with karupatti coffee?
Traditional additions include sukku (dry ginger), cardamom, or a pinch of pepper, used sparingly.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoon palm jaggery
- 1 teaspoon coffee powder
- ¼ teaspoon dry ginger coriander powder
Instructions
- To a sauce pan add 1 cup water. Add 1 teaspoon ground coffee powder along with 2 tablespoon palm jaggery and ¼ teaspoon dry ginger coriander powder.
- Boil well for 5 minutes.
- Close and keep covered for 5 minutes.
- Then open and strain.
- Add 1 cup milk to a sauce pan and boil it. Let it come to a rolling boil then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Now to the serving cup add prepared palm jaggery decoction as needed. If you like it strong add more.
- Add hot milk to it.
- Froth by pouring to and fro.
- Froth and serve hot.
- Serve karupatti coffee hot!
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Notes
- Palm jaggery - Choose good quality palm jaggery. Avoid glossy shiny pieces as they may be adulterated.
- Melt and strain - Always prepare a syrup using palm jaggery. Melt and strain to remove impurities.
- Coffee decoction - Use strong coffee decoction for best taste.
- Curdling - If the syrup is. too hot adding hot milk may result in curdling so warm the syrup and use it.
- Black Coffee - You can strain and drink the black coffee as such too without adding milk. It tastes great too.
Raks anand
Sounds delicious, beautifully presented too
Farin Ahmed
Pakka Karupatti Cofy dear!!! Love it..My granny use to make..back to childhood....
Maithreyi Anna
nice, tips: Add luke warm milk slowly to the hot coffee otherwise, milk will curdle...
Rhoda Alex
thank you ... it was nostalgic and good and simple !!!but the aroma of my childhood karupatti kappi was missing. Guess it must be the quality !