Karupatti Paal Recipe (Palm Jaggery Milk)

Karupatti Paal is a warm , flavorful drink made using milk, palm jaggery and a tiny pinch of dry ginger powder. It is usually made as healthy option instead of milk with sugar. This drink is very simple but still feels special because of the flavor and taste. It is often made fresh and served hot. Recipe included with step by step pictures and video.

The recipe has mild and natural sweetness, not too strong. Palm jaggery gives nice flavor and light brown color to the milk. When served hot, it feels very calming to drink. I usually make this in morning or evening when I want something warm. It is very comforting and refreshing especially on tiring days.

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• About Karupatti Paal
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• Karupatti Paal Ingredients
• How to make Karupatti Paal Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Karupatti Paal

Karupatti Paal is a traditional drink made in many South Indian homes. In this recipe, instead of sugar, palm jaggery is used which gives natural sweetness and simple taste. The milk slowly takes in the palm jaggery flavor and changes color little bit. Palm jaggery is rich in iron and consuming it regularly increases hemoglobin.

This palm jaggery milk is easy and simple to make but follow the steps and tips correctly else milk will curdle if palm jaggery milk is heated. It feels good for throat and helps in digestion also. This drink is often given during cold time. It gives warm feeling inside. You can also have it on normal days.

The drink is smooth and light, so it is easy to drink. Dry ginger powder adds light heat and nice flavor which balances the sweetness. I usually make this fresh and serve it immediately. It feels like a small comfort drink after a long tiring day. I don't prefer storing it as fresh one taste much better, also reheating is not recommended for this drink.

Palm Jaggery is a better alternate to white sugar as it is less processed. It helps to give instant energy and is easy to digest. When mixed with milk, it becomes simple and healthy drink. It does not feel heavy even after drinking and feels like small comfort drink. I usually prefer this over sugar milk.

Karupatti Paal Video

Why This Recipe Works

• It is very easy and gets ready in few minutes.
• This drink uses natural sweetener instead of sugar.
• The flavor is mild and comforting.
• It is light and easy to digest.
• You can adjust sweetness as per liking.

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• Badam milk
• Golden milk latte
• Saffron milk
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Karupatti Paal Ingredients

• Milk - I have used fresh milk for this drink. It gives creaminess and smooth base. You can also use toned milk.
• Karupatti - I added karupatti. or palm jaggery for sweetness. This also adds flavor and natural color. You can adjust it according to your taste.
• Dry ginger powder - I added for aroma and mild spice. It helps in digestion also. If you use sukku karupatti, you can skip this.

How to make Karupatti Paal Step by Step

1.To a sauce pan add 1 cup fresh milk.

2.Let it come to a rolling boil.

3.Simmer for 2 minutes.

4.Switch off and remove from flame.

5.Now add 1 heaped tablespoon palm jaggery to it. Increase if you like it more sweet, may be you can add 1 and ½ tablespoon.

6.Then add ⅛ teaspoon dry ginger powder.

7.Mix well until palm jaggery dissolves completely.

8.Transfer to a strainer and strain it to remove impurities. Discard the remains in the strainer.

9.Pour into serving glass and serve hot!

Expert Tips

• Adding jaggery - I always switch off the flame, remove from flame then add palm jaggery. Try not to add it to boiling milk as milk may curdle.
• Straining - I usually strain the milk after adding jaggery, as sometimes small dirt or residue may be there. This gives smooth drink.
• Dry ginger amount - I add only t⅛ teaspoon or a tiny pinch of dry ginger powder. If you add more, it will be too strong and overpowering.
• Serving - I always serve this hot, it taste good when warm also.
• Sweetness check - I taste once before serving and adjust jaggery if needed, as sweetness may change each time.

Serving and Storage

Serve it hot in a cup or small mug as soon as it is ready. This goes well as morning drink or as evening comfort drink after long day. Do not store leftovers as milk may spoil and taste also changes. It is best made fresh and consumed immediately.

FAQS

1.Can I add powdered palm jaggery?

Yes you can use powdered jaggery, but make sure to strain well as impurities may be there.

2.Can I skip dry ginger powder?

Yes you can skip it if you don't like the flavor or heat from it. Instead you can even add cardamom powder if you like the flavor.

3.Can I reheat karupatti paal?

No, do not reheat after adding palm jaggery as milk may curdle.

4.Is this drink good for kids?

Yes it is mild and healthy for kids, just adjust sweetness accordingly.

5.Can I adjust sweetness?

Yes you can add more or less palm jaggery as per your liking.

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