Koththamalli | |
Alternate Name: | Kothamalli Thani, Iguru Koththamalli, Coriander Ginger Tea |
Region: | Sri Lanka |
Creator: | Traditional |
Type: | Flavoured tea |
Main Ingredient: | Coriander seeds, ginger, water |
Variations: | Peppercorns |
Koththamalli (Sinhala; Sinhalese: 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.[1] [2] Coriander and ginger have long being considered to have Ayurvedic properties.[3] [4]