Inguru Koththamalli or ginger coriander tea is one of the most popular herbal drinks from Sri Lanka.
Coriander & Ginger both have medicinal benefits. In Sri Lanka we use Coriander (koththamalli) & ginger (Inguru) tea as a cure for common cold. This can be said as a home remedy, however most Sri Lankans are used to drink it. Even this tea is beneficial on reducing muscle pain.
Typically coriander has cooling effect, but when it is combined with ginger, it provides a balanced heat. In this way, this coriander & ginger tea is claimed as a remedy for cold or sore throat.
We have a practice of drinking this tea specially when feel symptoms of cold. By experience, we know that we can prevent cold if drink this when the symptoms are appear.
Here is the recipe for Ginger & corriander tea.(inguru koththamalli)
Ingredients (for 2 cups)
Coriander seeds ½ cup
About3 inch piece of Ginger
Water 3 cups
Sugar or honey (optional)
Method
Slightly roast coriander seeds before making it as a tea.Make sure not to burn.
Wash coriander seeds.
Peel the skin of ginger & slice into pieces.
Add water.
Boil in law heat. Boil until it becomes around 2 cups.
Strain the drink to another glass (separate from coriander seeds & ginger)
Add sugar or honey as per taste. (optional)
Serve it hot.
Below are some health benefits of Ginger & Corriander.
Some of health benefits of Corriander are as follows.
Notes:
- If you use ginger coriander tea (Inguru koththamalli) to prevent from cold,then use slightly roasted coriander seeds.Roasted coriander seeds help drying phlegm.
- You can also use this Ginger coriander boiled water to steam yourself.This is a preventive measure for common cold.
Also read: Best herbal teas to fight cold and flu
8 comments
super smoothing drink.. I love ginger flavour
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refreshing tea…
I think I need this right now………suffering from a bad cold
Prefect drink for a sore throat.
Mmm sounds delish. I think I’m going to try it, I’m also a new follower. I hope ya have a great weekend!
My mother’s secret to getting us better when we are sick. Love this. 🙂
thanks for sharing...
I’m a late comer here, coriander tea is good for any throat issues. I have a problem with a dry raspy voice. Sometimes I have to really drain to talk. Very annoying. Coriander tea very helpful.