milagu kuzhambu

INGREDIENTS

• Tamarind - 1 lime size
• Salt - 2 tsp.
• Curry leaves
• Mustard - 1 tsp.

For masala

• Pepper - 1 and a half tsp.
• Red chillies - 4
• Thur dhal - 1 and a half tsp.
• Black gram - 1 and a half tsp.
• Asafoetida - a bit

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Fry the above ingredients in a little oil and grind into a smooth paste.
• Add to the extracted tamarind juice (1/2 litre).
• Add salt and allow to simmer for 15 - 20 minutes till it gets a little thickened.
• Finally, add a tsp. of rice flour dissolved in a little water.
• After 5 minutes, remove from fire.
• Season with mustard seeds and curry leaves.