Authentic Tamil Nadu Tuticorin Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Kottai Milagu Kuzhambu with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply comforting and fiery pepper-infused kuzhambu from the coastal port of Tuticorin. This aromatic delicacy pairs perfectly with hot steamed Ponni rice.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast black peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and dry red chillies until fragrant, then grind into a fine powder.
2
Extract tamarind pulp and set aside.
3
Heat sesame oil in a clay pot, splutter mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and asafoetida.
4
Add peeled shallots, garlic cloves, and curry leaves, sautéing until translucent.
5
Pour in the extracted tamarind extract along with turmeric powder and salt, letting it boil until the raw smell vanishes.
6
Stir in the freshly ground pepper-spice powder and simmer on low heat until oil separates from the gravy.
7
Serve hot with steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp coriander seeds
4 dry red chillies
Small lemon-sized tamarind soaked in warm water
15 small shallots peeled
6 garlic cloves
2 sprigs curry leaves
3 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 pinch asafoetida
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
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