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Milagu Kuzhambu | Milagu Kulambu

July 23, 2014 By Vidya Srinivasan 53 Comments

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Milagu Kuzhambu | Pepper Kulambu is a rice accompaniment prepared with pepper, curry leaves and garlic. Milagu kuzhambu occupies a special place in pathiya samayal. Pepper Tamarind Gravy is a home remedy for cold. It also helps for digestion.

The specialty of our cooking is, “Food as a medicine”.  There are certain ingredients which have a lot of health benefits.  Milagu(pepper) occupies one of the key roles. Every since childhood days Milagu kuzhambu is one of my favorite dishes. Whenever my Amma travels out of the station she prepares a box of milahu Kuzhambu and refrigerates. It stays good for weeks.

When I was in school, Amma was out of town, my sister felt sick. I called my mother to ask what medicine to give her, she said ask her to have milagu kuzhambu for lunch. I was wondering how a kara kuzhambu can be a cure for the throat. I kept rice and warmed milagu kuzhambu; gave it to my sister. After having it she felt a lot better in the throat. I wouldn’t say it’s a cure for cold but pepper spicy is good and helps for fast recovery.

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Milagu kuzhambu also occupies a special place in postpartum recipes. After delivery, it is good to include pepper spicy. This kuzhambu has lots of garlic which is also good to be included after having a baby. After vishvak’s delivery, my Amma use to make this frequently.

Pepper kara kuzhambu is good for digestion. Whenever we have a buffet in a restaurant or heavy food at home, I cook milagu kuzhambu the next day. Either Milagu rasam or milagu kuzhambu will be on my menu during such a day. A lot of poondu (garlic) in this dish not only gives a nice taste to the dish but also adds some healthy elements. It is pathiya sapadu ( cooked during sick days and postpartum recipes)

Milagu Kuzhambu, paruppu thogayal, and sutta appalam – what a combination!!! (Since I have an electric stove, I microwave the appalam for 20 sec). Milagu Kuzhambu can be stored in the fridge for a week. Also try milagu rasam

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Kuzhambu recipe collection with tamarind

Kuzhambu recipe collection without tamarind

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Milagu Kuzhambu

Milagu Kuzhambu/Pepper Kulambu is a rice accompaniment prepared with pepper, curry leaves and garlic. Milagu kuzhambu occupies a special place in pathiya samayal. Pepper Tamarind Gravy is a home remedy for cold. It also helps for digestion.
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Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • Tamarind - 25 g small lemon size
  • Jaggery - 1 tbsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Turmeric powder - pinch
  • Asafoetida hing - a generous pinch
  • For Kuzhambu paste:
  • Pepper corns Milagu - 1 tsp + 1/4 tsp (Adjust according to your spice level)
  • Sesame seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
  • Toor dal /Channa dal- 1/2 tbsp I have used toor dal
  • Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 tsp
  • Garlic - 7
  • Curry leaves - few
  • Sesame Oil - 1/2 tsp
  • To temper:
  • Sesame oil - 2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Fenugreek seed - 1/8 tsp

Instructions

  • Soak tamrind in warm water
  • Dry roast coriander seeds, pepper,toor dal, sesame seed, fenugreek seed till the dal turns golden brown. Switch off and cool down
  • In the same pan add 1/2 tsp of sesame oil and roast garlic
  • Add curry leaves and mix well; let everything cool down
  • Blend them along with the tamarind into a paste, adding little water
  • Add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan, add the ingredients under 'To temper' and let them splutter
  • Transfer the ground paste and give a quick saute
  • Add 2 cups of water, required salt and turmeric powder. Cook on medium flame for 10 minutes
  • Add 1 tbsp of oil and cook for 10 more minutes
  • Finally add required jaggery and 1/2 tsp of sesame oil; mix well
  • Cook for 2 minutes and switch off

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Notes

  1.  If you are not using garlic, then you can dry roast the ingredients for Kuzhambu
  2. Insead of grinding, you can add curry leaves directly but i prefer this way so that it cannot be omitted while eating
  3. If you are keeping them for more days, add extra sesame oil
  4. Adjust the pepper according to your spice level
  5. For postpsrtum recipe I have used toor Dal instead Channa dal can also be used
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Ingredients:

Tamarind – 25 g (small lemon size)

Jaggery – 1 tbsp

Salt – to taste

Turmeric powder – pinch

Asafoetida (hing) – a generous pinch

For Kuzhambu paste:

Pepper corns (Milagu) – 1 tsp + 1/4 tsp (Adjust according to your spice level)

Sesame seeds – 1/2 tsp

Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp

Toor dal /Channa dal- 1/2 tbsp

Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 tsp

Garlic – 7

Curry leaves – few

Sesame Oil – 1/2 tsp

To temper:

Sesame oil – 2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

Fenugreek seed – 1/8 tsp

Method:

  • Soak tamarind in hot water

  • Dry roast coriander seeds, toor dal, pepper, sesame seed, fenugreek seed till the dal turns golden brown. Switch off and cool down

  • In the same pan add 1/2 tsp of sesame oil and roast garlic
  • Add curry leaves and mix well; let everything cool down

  • Blend them along with the tamarind into a paste, adding little water

  • Add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan, add the ingredients under ‘To temper’ and let them splutter

  • Transfer the ground paste and give a quick saute

  • Add 2 cups of water, required salt, and turmeric powder. Cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes

  • Add 1 tbsp of oil and cook for 10 more minutes

  • Finally, add required jaggery and 1/2 tsp of sesame oil; mix well

  • Cook for 2 minutes and switch off

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  1. ddeeppaa says

    July 23, 2014 at 23:33

    Our traditional recipe 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 23, 2014 at 23:42

      Yes Deepa:-)

      Reply
  2. Charanya says

    July 23, 2014 at 23:47

    When my amma makes it, it is brown, But very close recipe to hers 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:51

      Charan, I added curry leaves and grinded so its not much brown:-) thanks dear:-)

      Reply
  3. Malar says

    July 23, 2014 at 23:48

    Just perfect after a heavy food in outing 🙂 and perfect for feeding mom’s

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 23, 2014 at 23:49

      Ya true Malar:-) My Amma prepares this frequently after my delivery, I don’t know how I forgot. Thanks for the mention:-) will add it in my description

      Reply
      • Malar says

        July 23, 2014 at 23:51

        🙂

        Reply
  4. ashreyamom says

    July 23, 2014 at 23:55

    its my all time favorite.. love it with curd rice..

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:50

      Thanks Ashreya:-) tastes amazing with curd rice

      Reply
  5. srividhya says

    July 24, 2014 at 00:33

    It also falls under pathiya saapadu 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:49

      Yes srividhya totally agree:-)

      Reply
  6. smithakal says

    July 24, 2014 at 01:36

    authentic dish good one….

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:49

      Thanks Smitha:-)

      Reply
  7. kurinji says

    July 24, 2014 at 02:05

    mouthwatering kuzhambu…

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:46

      Thanks Kurinji:-)

      Reply
  8. Chitra Jagadish says

    July 24, 2014 at 03:28

    As Malar says perfect for feeding mumz just awesome rasam could get the aroma of cumin and pepper from your kitchen to mine vidya. ….slurp. …

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:42

      Yes Chitra, its good for new moms:-) glad you liked it

      Reply
  9. food passion and love says

    July 24, 2014 at 03:52

    Spicy and Tanginess Combined..my fav combo!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:48

      Thanks Shannu:-)

      Reply
  10. radhikasethi says

    July 24, 2014 at 04:26

    I never knew the name of this and I called it imli chutney…hehe this looks and sounds too delicious. Definitely going to try your recipe soon enough! 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:48

      Thanks Radhika:-)

      Reply
  11. sindhoooo says

    July 24, 2014 at 06:15

    Quite easy and I’m sure it is tasty too! Must give a try! Thank you 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:42

      Thanks Sindhu:-)

      Reply
  12. wuwutina says

    July 24, 2014 at 06:31

    I like stuff like that. Good to know:) The texture looks so thick, so u just drink the whole thing?

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:37

      Thanks:-) we mix it with rice and have

      Reply
  13. Dr.Suryaku,màrî says

    July 24, 2014 at 07:26

    A mouth watering recipe ,will try it soon.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:34

      Thanks Dr.Surya:-) Do tryNd let me know

      Reply
  14. Monica says

    July 24, 2014 at 08:06

    This is so interesting, and I can see how this is total comfort food.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:37

      Thanks Monica:-)

      Reply
  15. derekthezenchef says

    July 24, 2014 at 08:09

    Looks like a nice rich product; is this more of a soup or more of a gravy or dip? You mentioned it is to accompany rice, so maybe it is like curry with rice?

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:36

      Thanks Zen:-) its a thick gravy

      Reply
  16. apuginthekitchen says

    July 24, 2014 at 08:19

    It sounds wonderful, I’ve never had this before. Very nutritious and sounds really delicious.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:35

      Thanks Suzanne:-) yes its very good for health

      Reply
  17. acasadisimi says

    July 24, 2014 at 09:49

    great recipe! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:34

      I am glad you liked it:-) thanks Simi

      Reply
  18. Liz says

    July 24, 2014 at 12:49

    wow–intriguing! Fun to see ingredients I only sort of recognize. Looks like a refreshing soup 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 14:33

      Thanks Liz:-) its bit spicy so we have it with rice

      Reply
  19. Sony's kitchen says

    July 24, 2014 at 20:26

    Sounds delicious……. Looks yummm!!

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 22:40

      Thanks Sony:-)

      Reply
  20. Jeanne Melanson says

    July 24, 2014 at 21:45

    This sounds so exotic! I’ve never heard of most of the ingredients, but I trust that it’s delicious! I’m sharing for you on my “Indian Food” Pinterest board. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 22:40

      Thanks Jeanne:-)

      Reply
  21. mommycookforme says

    July 24, 2014 at 22:45

    Yummy!:)

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 24, 2014 at 22:48

      Thanku:-)

      Reply
  22. Violets&Vanilla says

    July 26, 2014 at 22:46

    That looks so good vidya..have never had it…would it go well with some curd rice?

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 27, 2014 at 22:18

      Yes Anupama:-) It goes well with curd rice

      Reply

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