Name: Milagu Kuzhambu | Pepper Kuzhambu recipe by Sundari Pnp at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Black Pepper - 1.5 tsp; Dry Red chillies - 4; Tamarind - 1 small size; Coriander seeds(Dhaniya)- 2 tsp; Chana dal(Kadalai paruppu) - 1 tbsp; Cumin seeds/Jeera- 1 tsp; Gingelly/Sesame Oil - 1 tbsp; Mustard seeds - 3/4 tsp; Urad dal - 1/2 tsp; Curry leaves - few; Hing - A small pinch; Jaggery powder - 1 tbsp; Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp; Salt - As required; Water - as required

ABOUT Milagu Kuzhambu | Pepper Kuzhambu RECIPE

I learned this recipe from my beloved mom. In our family, Milagu Kuzhambu is the only accompaniment for rice that is given for newly delivered moms. It is given at least for 16 days post delivery. We add more gingelly oil to make it edible as we add a lot of peppers to it. It is believed that it helps to reduce the weight post delivery. Also, the new moms do not get shiverings or cold. It gives a warmness. We are also given betel leaves for easy digestion. It is good to add Milagu Kuzhambu in our diet at least once a week.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Black Pepper - 1.5 tsp
Dry Red chillies - 4
Tamarind - 1 small size
Coriander seeds(Dhaniya)- 2 tsp
Chana dal(Kadalai paruppu) - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds/Jeera- 1 tsp
Gingelly/Sesame Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 3/4 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Hing - A small pinch
Jaggery powder - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
Salt - As required
Water - as required

Instructions

Soak tamarind in a cup of water and extract the juice. Use warm water for quick and easy extraction.
Heat a pan. Dry roast black pepper corns, coriander seeds, chana dal and cumin seeds in low flame till they turn golden brown color. Turn off the stove and allow them to cool. Grind them in a mixie and make a fine powder.
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Use sesame oil/gingelly oil for best taste. Add mustard seeds and saute till it splutters. Add urad dal, a pinch of hing and curry leaves. Saute till the urad dal turns golden brown color.
Add tamarind juice, ground powder, turmeric powder, required salt and water. Allow it to boil in medium flame.
Once it reaches the kulambu consistency, switch off the stove. The quantity must have been reduced almost to half by that time.

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