Karupatti coffee

The Tamils love their coffee and figured out a way to mix their favourite beverage with another popular condiment, Palm jaggery. Known as Karupatti in Tamil, this coffee is super easy to make and will add a whole new dimension to your morning coffee experience!
Ingredients
2 cups water
¼ cup palm jaggery  
1 pod cardamom
1 tsp instant coffee powder  
Method
Bring the water to boil then add the jaggery and let it simmer for up to 3 to 4 minutes or until the jaggery is properly mixed. Add the coffee and cardamom and brew for another 2-3 minutes or until it smells just the right amount of heavenly!
Serving --
Strain it and serve. You may add milk to this.
Health spotlight
As an alternate to sugar, palm jaggery is being heavily promoted as its numerous health benefits, if consumed in moderate amounts, are innumerable. It helps relax muscles, nerves and blood vessels, thus enhancing their functions and is also known to be a good digestive aid. It is also known to relieve debilitating migraines. This type of sugar is generally easier to burn so do let us inspire you to discard your sugar and turn to eating palm jaggery or taler gur!