PEPPER KUZHAMBU | MILAGU KUZHAMBU RECIPE

Pepper Kuzhambu | Milagu kuzhambu is a tamarind a based South Indian Kuzhambu variety. This can be prepared with or without garlic. Its absolutely your choice to use it or not, but i prefer adding garlic . Both the version will taste very yummy. Generally this pepper gravy is included in the pathiya samayal, the food which is given for newly delivered moms.
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Milagu kuzhambu

  Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 25 Mins |Serves: 3-4

     Tamarind extract   2  cups (from a small lemon sized tamarind)
     Toor dal   1 tblsp
     Pepper     1 tsp
     Curry leaves    few
     Mustard seeds    1/4 tsp
     Turmeric powder   1/4 tsp
     Sesame oil    1 tblsp + 2 tsp
     Garlic   15-20 cloves
     Salt  as needed 
                                            Video on how to make milagu kuzhambu

                            
     

Method: 

• Soak a small lemon sized tamarind in hot water and extract the pulp using 2 cups of water.
• Peel the skin of the garlic(if using) and keep it aside.
• In a pan, add a 1 tsp oil and add the toor dal and pepper.
• Saute till the dal turns golden brown.

• Allow it to cool.
• Grind in the mixie  by adding some curry leaves to it. 
• Grind it into a smooth paste by adding a little water to it.

• In the pan, add the sesame oil and add the mustard seeds.
• When it splutters, add the garlic(if using) and saute for few minutes.
• Cook in a low flame till the garlic turns golden brown.

• Now add the tamarind extract and the turmeric powder, salt and asafoedita.

• Add the ground paste to this. Allow it to boil till u get the right kuzhambu consistency.

• Add 2 tsp of sesame oil to this.

• U can keep this for 2 days in the fridge.
• Enjoy with hot rice and roasted papad.