Karuveppilai kulambu (Curry Leaves Gravy)

Karuveppilai Kulambu (Curry Leaves Gravy)

Normally we use curry leaves for seasoning..  it gives unique flavor and aroma, to the dish to which it is added to,, But there is more to humble curry leaves than seasoning alone,. It helps for proper functioning of heart, reduces anemia,  helps to maintain blood sugar level, relieves from diarrhea,  helps in hair growth and also helps to reduce congestion due to cold..

when i was a kid ,my mom used to insist me that if I eat curry leaves I will have long hair like princess ,. So I had the habit of eating curry leaves along. . How many of you are taking out curry leaves from food and wasting it?? I can see a big number. 

 My husband is one among them.. he will search for curry leaves, will pick it out and place it in my plate .and after that he will continue eating,, So to make him and my kid eat curry leaves found this recipe useful.. here goes the recipe,..

Ingredients:

Small Onions           -  7 -8

Tamarind                  - lemon size ball

Salt                           - As required

Turmeric Powder     - 1/4 tsp

Coriander Powder    - 1 tsp

Jaggery                     - 1 tsp (vellam)

To Roast and Grind:

Red Chilly                - 1

Garlic Pods               - 3

Green Chilli              - 1

Ginger                       - a small piece

Shredded Coconut    - 1/4 cup

Tamarind                   - 1 tsp

Curry Leaves             - a handful

For Seasoning:

Gingely Oil               - As required

Mustard Seeds          - 1 tsp

Urad Dal                   - 1 tsp

Procdure:

• Wash curry leaves and drain water completely. 
• Heat oil in a pan. Add red chilly, garlic, green chilly and ginger.
• After a minute, add shredded coconut and tamarind.
• When coconut leaves a nice aroma, add washed curry leaves. Saute it till the curry leaves get roasted completely. Grind it to a paste, after the mixture cools down.
• To the same pan, add gingely oil.. When the oil is hot add mustard seeds and urad dal. Once urad dal gets browned add small onions..
• Once onions become translucent add curry leaves paste. once raw smell goes off, add salt, turmeric powder and corinader powder.
• Add enough water and let the kulambu boil.  After the kulambu starts boiling reduce the flame. cook the kulambu untill it gets thicken.. Add jaggery in the last step..
• The kulambu should be thick only.. Adjust the spice according to your taste.
• Serve it with hot rice and curry of your choice.. 

So when next time you get cold, try this recipe to de-congest your cold.. Worth the recipe!!!