PEPPER KULAMBU

Black pepper is the king of spices.

Black pepper is rich in antioxidant, has anti-inflammatory properties, improves brain function, controls blood sugar levels, lowers blood cholesterol, increases absorption of nutrients like calcium and so on.....

Let's make tasty kulambu with the king spice .

            

INGREDIENTS

Shallots         - 10 Nos

Garlic            - 1

Tomato         - 1

Turmeric     - 1/4 Tsp

Tamarind    - gooseberry size

Jaggery         - 1 Tsp

To Temper

Sesame oil             - 3 Tbsp

Mustard                 - 1/2 Tsp

Urad dal                - 1/2 Tsp

Cumin seed           - 1/2 Tsp

Fenugreek  seed   - 1/4 tsp

Asafoetida             - 1/8 tsp

Curry leaf              - 2 String


To Roast & Grind

1. Pepper                   - 1 & 1/2 Tsp

2. Red Chilli.              - 4 Nos

3. Coriander Seed    - 1 & 1/2 Tsp

4. Channa dal           -  1 Tbsp

5. Urad dal                -  1 Tsp


PROCEDURE

1. Roast and grind the ingredients under 'to roast and grind' and keep the powder aside.

2. Heat a pan ( prefer clay pan) ,add oil and the items to temper.

3. Then add onion, garlic and saute till it becomes transplant.

4. Add turmeric and salt, then add tomato and let it cool covered till it become mussy.

5. Add tamarind extract and allow to boil.

6. Add the roasted powder and mix well.

7. Allow to boil until it reaches desire consistency and oil floats on the top.

8. Finally add jaggery and simmer it for few minutes and switch off the flame.

9. Tasty milagu kulambu is ready to serve.