Milagu kozhambu (Spicy peppercorns in tamarind gravy)

Peppercorns and sesame oil are the most important ingredients that go into making milagu kozhambu. Though a spice peppercorns have a healing property on the body. Don't hesitate to use the needed amount of sesame oil for this dish. Since it is going to be a spicy dish you will not end up consuming all the oil you pour into the dish. Besides sesame oil has healing properties for your tummy when compared to other oils. And remember apart from garlic which is optional you won't need any vegetable for this.


You need
Coriander seeds -1tablespoon
Channa dal - 1tablespoon
Urad dal - 1 tablespoon
Red chilly -1
Pepper corns - 8-10
Curry leaves 
Asafoetida - a pinch
Tamarind paste - 1 teaspoon
Sesame Oil - 1/4 -1/2 cup 
Salt
Garlic cloves - 4-5 (optional)
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon

Method

• In a little oil, roast the coriander seeds, channa dal, urad dal, red chilly, peppercorns and curry leaves until they become light brown.
• Cool the above spices and grind them into a paste with required water.
• In a medium saucepan start by adding oil followed by mustard seeds, Asafoetida, curry leaves and garlic (optional). 
• Now add the above paste, tamarind paste, salt and required water and bring it to a boil on medium heat. Boil until the oil leaves the sides of the container and oozes out. 
• Serve warm over rice.