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Milagu kolambu(Pepper Gravy) and Parupu usli

The pepper gravy and the usli is a great combo..when ever i ask V what do i make
as an gravy as im making usli, today the first choic would be for this gravy.This
gravy has a little bitter taste.This is how i make them.

Ingredients

Peppercorns - 1 1/2 tbsp

Bengal gram dal - 1 1/2 tbsp
Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
Red chillies - 4
Tamarind pulp - 2 1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Asafoetida
Oil
Salt - To taste
A few Curry leaves
Method

1) Dry roast the peppercorns, bengal gram dal, coriander seeds, red chillies and
grind them to a smooth paste along with asafoetida and little water.

2)Heat oil in a kadai and add the mustard seeds and allow it to splutter.

3)Add the tamarind paste and salt. Cover, simmer and cook till the raw smell of
tamarind disappears.

4)Then add the ground paste and a cup water and allow it to boil.

5)Simmer it for 3-4 minutes and finally add 2 tbsp of oil and chopped curry
leaves.

This gravy has a little bitter taste.

Paruppu Usli
Ingredients

Tuvar dal-2 cup

Channa dal-1/2 cup
Red chillies-5
Turmeric powder-1 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida-little
Mustard-1 1/2tsp
Curry leaves few
Oil-1 1/2Tbsp
Salt- To taste

Method

1) Wash and soak the dals for about 2 hours and grind them with turmeric powder
, salt and red chillies to a smooth paste.
2) Steam these paste in idli pan for about 15 mts and allow it to cool and scramble
them and keep it aside.

3) In the mean time, boil the beans and keep it aside.

4) Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter. Then add the
hing to the oil ,followed by the scrambled dal mixture. Fry till the dal mixture
becomes soft.

5) Add the boiled beans and fry for a few minutes.

6) Finally garnish them with the curry leaves.

Posted by Sudha at 10:30 AM

16 comments:

Krithika said...
I love milagu kozhambu. We usually eat it with paruppu togayal. your
combo looks great too. Do you know how to make kara kozhambu - a
chettinad speciality ?

6/30/2006 07:41:00 AM

Sumitha said...
Oooh pepper gravy!Never heard of it,I love the taste of pepper,muwst try
it.Is it a very spicy gravy Sudha?

6/30/2006 09:24:00 AM

Vineela said...
Hi Sudha,
Milagu Kozhambu looks yummy.
I learnt Banana flower vadas from my mother in law.I love the taste which
she makes yummy and crispy one.nice to see your post.
Thanks for sharing.
Vineela

6/30/2006 09:25:00 AM

Sumitha said...
 Sudha another thing,for parippu usli can we use any sort of beans or is it
done with one particular type?

6/30/2006 09:28:00 AM

starry nights said...

Never heard of pepper gravy, but I think I am going to give it a try.thanks
for sharing. The pics look so real that I like to help myself to some of your
delicious food.I am sharing a piece of my birthday cake with you.thanks
for your wishes.

6/30/2006 09:38:00 AM

Tanuja said...
Hi sudha,

Ur milagu kalambu is yummy, thanks for sharing this, I will give a try>

6/30/2006 09:39:00 AM

sudhav said...
Thanks krithika, sumi,vineela, lalitha and tanuja.

Sumi, we use only french beans and carrot, apart from this we can also
use banana flower. and yes sumi,the pepper gravy is very spicy..

6/30/2006 01:41:00 PM

sudhav said...
Krithika i will surly post kara kozhambu soon..

6/30/2006 01:41:00 PM

archana said...
Sudha,
Thank you for visiting me today. I have tasted Milagu Koalmbu when i was
staying for a short while in Madurai, and i love it. You don't really need
much accompaniments for rice when you have this as side, it is that good.
Usli will be a great combination too. The hostel canteen used to serve
this with some sauted chana dal. Thank you so much for the recipe, i will
be making it very soon.

6/30/2006 03:19:00 PM
 Sumitha said...
Hey Sudha thanks for answering my queries,I am happy to know that we
can make it with carrots too,I have a lot of carrots in my fridge.will try it
for sure!

7/01/2006 08:19:00 AM

Revathi said...
Milagu kozhambu - parupu usili - Super combo paakumbodhee naaku
oorudhu..

7/03/2006 09:15:00 AM

indianadoc said...
ungalode combo pathu naakku oorudhu...kantippa oru nalikke try panni
pakren...usli ye patti kettirikken aana eppovume try pannala...ippo
recipe therinjidichu...try panni pakkren...and feedback solren...ippadi
authentic tamil samayal niraya podungale...engaleypoleyirukkara non
tamilians ku romba helpful aakum...romba nandri...

7/04/2006 02:15:00 AM

PREETHA said...
I DONT NO MY MILAGU KULAMBU DID NOT TURN GOOD

8/01/2006 05:32:00 PM

Kavita said...
both i tried. the combination is awesome. thank you!!

5/01/2007 08:06:00 PM

priya said...
Its an useful tip.......

6/18/2008 11:53:00 AM

poorani said...
thnks for the recipes

8/02/2008 07:33:00 AM

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