Milagu Kuzhambu Recipe

Ingredients:

• Urad dal - 2 tablespoons
• Black pepper - 2 teaspoons
• Red chillies - 3
• Asafoetida - small piece
• Handful of curry leaves, washed
• Tamarind - small lemon-sized (seedless)
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon or as needed
• Vegetables (choose from brinjals, ladies' finger, or drumstick)

Method:

1. In a pan, heat a little gingelly oil and fry the asafoetida. Then add urad dal and black pepper. Fry until the dal turns brown, then add red chillies, tamarind, and curry leaves. Let it cool, then grind into a fine paste. Add turmeric powder and salt.
2. In another pan, boil water and add your choice of vegetables cut into medium-sized pieces, along with a little turmeric and a pinch of salt. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the ground paste and some water. Let it boil for about 5 minutes until you reach the desired consistency. Adjust salt according to taste.