Indian Filter Coffee Recipe
A rich, aromatic coffee brewed the traditional South Indian way using a metal filter and served with frothed milk, perfect for a comforting start to your day.
Equipment
- 1 South Indian coffee filter
- 1 Small pan
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Tumbler and davara
- 1 Milk frother or whisk
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp South Indian filter coffee powder
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Milk full cream preferred
- 2 tsp Sugar adjust as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Filter: Add the coffee powder to the upper chamber of the South Indian coffee filter and gently press it down with the plunger.
- Add Hot Water: Pour hot water over the coffee powder and close the lid. Let it slowly drip into the lower chamber to form the strong coffee decoction.
- Boil Milk: In a saucepan, heat the milk until it begins to froth slightly but does not boil over.
- Mix Coffee and Milk: In a tumbler, pour some decoction and add hot milk according to your preferred strength. Adjust sugar to taste.
- Create Froth: Pour the mixture back and forth between a tumbler and dabara (or two cups) a few times to aerate and create a rich, frothy top.
- Serve Hot: Serve immediately in a traditional dabara set or steel tumbler for the authentic South Indian experience.
Notes
- Adjust coffee and sugar quantities as per taste.
- Use freshly ground coffee for best aroma.
- Can substitute full cream milk with low-fat or plant-based milk.