Receta Kollu Kuzhambu
Ingredients:
- Kollu (Horse Gram) - 1/2 cup, soaked for 2 hours and drained
- Coriander Seeds - 2 tsp
- Gingelly Oil - 2 tsp
- Garlic - 4 cloves, chopped
- Dry Red Chillies - 5
- Fenugreek Seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Asafoetida Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Ginger - 1/4 inch piece, peeled
- Tamarind Extract - 2 cups
- Curry Leaves - few
- Salt as per taste
Method:
1. Soak the mustard seeds, fenugreek, coriander seeds and 4 red chillies in another bowl.
2. Drain the water and grind together with kollu and ginger to a coarse paste.
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Add the red chilli, curry leaves, garlic, turmeric powder, asafoetida powder and tamarind extract.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Add the ground paste and stir well.
7. Simmer for 45 seconds and bring to a boil.
8. Remove from flame and serve with rice or as a side dish to dosai or idli.
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