Pepper Kuzhambu
We all know, pepper gives good relief from cough,cold and helps with respiratory diseases. This pepper kuzhambu will help you to get better relief from cold. Add little ghee and you can give it also to toddlers!!
Don't ever worry about the taste. Its the best recipe which proves 'Healthy Foods Can Also Be Tasty'.. Here is that exciting recipe..
Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)
To Roast And Grind:
Toor Dal - 1 tsp (Thuvaram Paruru)
Raw Rice - 1/2 tsp (Paccharisi)
Channa Dal - 1/2 tsp
Red Chillies - 2
Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp (Malli)
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp (Seeragam)
Whole Pepper - 2 tsp (Milagu)
Garlic Cloves - 2
Asafoetida - a pinch
Curry Leaves - few
For Kuzhambu:
Tamarind - a lemon size ball
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp (Kadugu)
Fenugreek Seeds - 1 tsp (vendhayam)
Salt - As required
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves - few
Gingely oil - As required.
Procedure:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add everything under 'To Roast And Grind'. Saute well, cool it and grind to a smooth paste.
- Extract tamarind juice from tamarind.
- Add more oil to the same pan. Tamper it with mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.
- When they splutter, add ground paste.. Saute for some time and then add salt, turmeric powder and tamarind extract.
- Add enough water and boil the kuzhambu in low flame, till oil floats on the top..
- Serve it with hot steaming rice and Parupu Thuvaiyal.
