{"id":"recipe_9d6de43d90","slug":"south-indian-filter-coffee","title":"South Indian Filter Coffee","description":"A rich, frothy, and aromatic beverage made by mixing boiled milk with decoction obtained from a traditional Indian filter.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"3 tablespoons South Indian Filter Coffee powder (with chicory)","name":"Coffee","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"ground","notes":"preferably with chicory blend","group":"Decoction","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup boiling water","name":"Boiling Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"boiling","notes":"","group":"Decoction","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 1/2 cups whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":350,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"whole milk preferred","group":"Mix","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 teaspoons sugar, to taste","name":"Sugar","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"to taste","group":"Mix","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Add 3 tbsp (15g) of coffee powder to the top perforated compartment of the Indian coffee filter and press down lightly with the plunger.","group":"Brewing Decoction","title":"Add 3 tbsp of coffee powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing Decoction"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour 1/2 cup (120ml) of boiling water (100°C / 212°F) over the powder, cover, and let it drip for about 10-15 minutes into the bottom container.","group":"Brewing Decoction","title":"Pour 1/2 cup of boiling water","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Brewing Decoction"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the coffee is dripping, heat 1 1/2 cups (350ml) of milk in a pan until it comes to a boil.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat 1 1/2 cups of milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a tumbler, add 1-2 tbsp of the collected coffee decoction, then pour in the hot milk and add 2 tsp of sugar to taste.","group":"Mixing","title":"Add 1-2 tbsp of the collected coffee decoction","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the coffee back and forth between the tumbler and the dabarah (small bowl) to dissolve the sugar and create a thick layer of foam. 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