Jaggery Tea

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1/4 cup chopped palm jaggery (gur)
1/2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp dried ginger (soonth) powder

Method :

Combine the black peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and ginger powder in a mortal-pestle and ground to a coarse mixture. Keep aside.Heat 2 cups of water in a saucepan and allow it to boil on a medium flame for 2 minutes.Add the palm jaggery, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till it is completely dissolved, while stirring occasionally.Add the prepared coarse mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Switch off the flame and strain it using a strainer in a deep bowl.
Serve hot.