Food Cotton Seed Milk – A health drink

Does the title sound weird? Might be! I have to admit it that I couldn’t interpret it correctly. The name might be funny but it is the literal translation of a South Indian health drink. It is popularly known as paruthi paal (Paruthi is “cotton” & Paal is “Milk”) – the milk extracted from the cotton seed. That’s why I named it “Cotton Milk”.
The dry whole cotton seed is often known as the best feed for cattle.  In Tamilnadu, especially in Madurai and around places this cotton seed milk drink is very special. You can see people selling the drink in the cycle around the streets in the morning. It is said to be the triple nutrient drink. It has rich proteins, fat and fiber. A tasty, refreshing drink with the soul of Tamil nadu’s own special taste. Whoever visits Madurai should try this drink. The taste will stick to your taste buds. Do you wanna try? Of course you will. Why not try this simple recipe at your kitchen?
Needed Ingredients:

Cotton seed       -200 grams


Raw rice flour    -50grams (I used the red raw rice)

Grated Coconut-1coconut (small)

Jaggery                 – 250 grams

Cardamoms        -5 to 6
Finally, a pinch of salt( to tone the sweetness too taste sweeter)
Preparation:
Soak the cotton seed in water for about 6-8 hours. Then, grind the soaked cotton with water and extract  the milk. Take the vessel and add 3 glasses of water. Mix the rice flour with water in the vessel. Fire the stove now, and start stirring the rice flour mix at least for 5 minutes. Then add the cotton seed milk extract and stir it for another 10 minutes. Again add the powdered jaggery for sweetness to the mix and continue stirring for another 5 minutes. Finally, for the last 5 minutes add the grated coconut and the cardamom powder to the drink and a pinch of salt. The drink is ready!!

Note: Add water accordingly for it serves 10 to 12 glasses. You can also use coconut milk instead of grated coconut. I prefer the grated one since I like the crunchy stuff of the coconut.