Milagu kozhambu
Photo Courtesy: Padmini, Srinivasan (my parents)
I have 3 variations of this recipe. The basic recipe remains the same. However, the variation is in the masala added to the kozhambu..
Variation 1:
Ingredients:
1 tsp urad dal
1/2 tsp toor dal
1/2 tsp peppercorns
2 red chillies
2-3 sprigs curry leaves
mustard seeds 1 sp
turmeric 1/4 sp, hing 4 dashes
tamarind extract of 1 lemon sized ball
To make the masala: Fry 1 tsp urad dal
1/2 tsp toor dal
1/2 tsp peppercorns
2 small red chillies
2 sprigs curry leaves till golden brown. Gring to a smooth wet past with water.
Add 1 sp mustard seeds. Add the lemon extract, hing and turmeric. Let it boil well. Once the raw smell of tamarind vanishes, add the masala paste. Let it simmer for a few min. Do not boil for long. add 1/8 tsp of jaggery to balance the sharp taste of tamarind.
Molagu KozhambuPhoto of Molagu kozhambu (Variation 2)
Variation 2:
For the masala, fry 2 sp channa dal, 3/4 tsp dhaniya seeds, 1/2 tsp peppercorns, 1/4 tsp jeera( grind without frying jeera), 1 red chilli, 1/8 tsp methi seeds, 2 sprigs curry leaves till golden brown and grind to a wet paste.
This kozhambu may take more time to thicken however. The taste is subtle and tastes better. Thanks Premama!
Variation 3:
For the masala, fry 1 tsp channa dal, 1 sp toor dal, 1/2 sp urad dal, 1/2 tsp dhaniya, 1/2 sp peppercorns, 1/4 sp jeera, 1 red chilli, 1/8 tsp methi seeds, 2 sprigs curry leaves. After golden brown, grind to a paste and add. This is a combination of both the above recipes.
Note: Generally, no veggies are added to molagu kozhambu while making it. However, murungaka( drumstick), brinjal, channa (chickpeas), ladiesfinger taste good. Peanuts can also be added with mustard seeds at the beginning.
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