Milagu kuzhambu

 

Ingredients

    Peppercorns - 2 tbsp
    Fenugreek - 2 tsp *
    Red Chillies - 3
    Asafoetida – ½ tbsp
    Tamarind – 75 gm
    Bengal gram Dal - 1 tbsp
    Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
    Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
    Jaggery -Lemon Size
    Oil
    Salt - To taste
    A few Curry leaves
    *Dry roast (dont add oil for frying) fenugreek and grind to fine powder.

Preparation

    Soak tamarind for 5 minutes in warm water.
    Dry roast and grind the following ingredients Peppercorns, Red Chillies, Bengal gram Dal, Coriander seeds, with little water.
    Heat oil in a Pan and add the mustard seeds and allow it to splutter then sprinkle Asafoetida.
    Sprinkle fenugreek powder over the mixture.
    Add the tamarind paste and salt. Cover, simmer and cook till the raw smell of tamarind goes off.
    Then add Jaggery, the ground paste, and little water and allow it to boil.
    Simmer it for 5 minutes and finally add 2 tbsp of oil and chopped Curry leaves.
    Serve with boiled rice.