Alternative names | Kothamalli Thani, Iguru Koththamalli, Coriander Ginger Tea |
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Type | Flavoured tea |
Region or state | Sri Lanka |
Created by | Traditional |
Main ingredients | Coriander seeds, ginger, water |
Variations | Peppercorns |
Koththamalli (Sinhala: ඉඟුරු කොත්තමල්ලි තේ, Tamil: இஞ்சி கொத்தமல்லி தேநீர்) is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing coriander seeds and ginger. It is a traditional Sri Lankan home remedy for the common cold. Coriander and ginger have long being considered to have Ayurvedic properties.
References
- Tegal, Megara (9 September 2015). "The Magic In Koththamalli". The Roar. Roar Media. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- Ranatunga, D. C. (December 2011). "Time tested home remedies". Serendib. Sri Lankan Airlines. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- "Coriandum sativum". Ayurvedic Plants of Sri Lanka. University of Ruhuna/Barberyn Ayuruvedic Resorts. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- "Zingiber officinale". Ayurvedic Plants of Sri Lanka. University of Ruhuna/Barberyn Ayuruvedic Resorts. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
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