MARANTHU KUZHAMBU

 

 

 

 

 

"Maranthu" translates to medicine, and this kuzhambu truly lives up to its name, as it's made with ingredients rich in medicinal properties. It's especially comforting when consumed during times of cold, congestion, or indigestion.I absolutely loved it with plain rice. This invigorating tamarind-based dish was traditionally used as a home remedy for common ailments back in the day.

 

 INGREDIENTS 

CORIANDER SEEDS- 4 TSP

TOOR DAL- 2 TSP

URAD DAL- 2 TSP

PEPPERCORNS-1 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS-3/4 TSP

DRY GINGER CRUSHED-1 TSP

RED CHILLIES- 4 NOS

CAROM SEEDS- 3/4 TSP

ASAFOETIDA SOLID- SMALL PIECE

CURRY LEAVES- 2 SPRIGS

 

OTHER INGREDIENTS

 

SESAME OIL- 1 TBSP

SHALLOTS- 6-7 NOS

TOMATOES- 2 NOS

GARLIC CLOVES- 5 NOS

SALT TO TASTE

TAMARIND- GOOSEBERRY SIZE

TURMERIC POWDER-1/4 TSP 

FOR SEASONING:

 

SESAME OIL- 2 TSP

MUSTARD- 3/4 TSP

FENUGREEK SEEDS- 3/4 TSP

 

 PROCEDURE :

 

1. Dry roast all the spices except dry ginger till the ingredients turn crisp and nice aroma emanates.At last add the crushed dry ginger and roast till changes its colour and switch off.

 

2.Allow the ingredients to cool and blend to fine powder and keep it aside.

 

3.Extract tamarind syrup by soaking tamarind in warm water.

 

4.Heat oil in a pan and add de-skinned shallot,chopped garlic cloves,salt and fry well.Add chopped tomatoes and fry till it gets mushy.

 

5.Pour tamarind syrup over it.Add salt,turmeric powder and simmer till the raw smell of tamarinfd syrup evades.

 

6.Now add the roasted and pound spice powder and boil till the mixture blends well.

 

7.Switch off and add the seasoning to the kuzhambu and mix well.