Curry leaves Pepper Curry | How to make Karuveppilai Poondu Kozhambu to boost immune system

Ingredients:

For Grinding:

Oil - 1 tsp
Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp
Pepper corns - 1/2 tbsp
Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp
Dry red chilies - 3
(For more spicy add 5-6 red chilies)
Tomato(medium size) - 1 (roughly chopped)
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - 1/2 cup (roughly packed)
Coconut - 1/4 cup
Tamarind - small lemon size (soak in 1/2 cup hot water for 30 minutes)

For Tempering:

Oil - 2 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 10 cloves (roughly chopped)
Curry leaves - 1 strand
Onion(medium size) - 1 (roughly sliced)
Salt - 1/2 tsp (or as required)
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Hing (Asafoetida) - 1/4 tsp
Jaggery - 1/2 tsp

Method of Cooking:

In a Kadai heat Oil - 1 tsp
Add Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp
Pepper corns - 1/2 tbsp
Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp
Dry red chilies - 3
(For more spicy add 5-6 red chilies)
Saute well in medium flame for 30 - 45 seconds.
(Don't burn)
Add Tomato(medium size) - 1(roughly chopped)
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Saute well in medium flame.
Once tomatoes are nice and soft
Add Curry leaves - 1/2 cup (roughly packed)
Give a nice mix for 30 sec.
Add Shredded Coconut - 1/4 cup
Saute well for 30 seconds.
Allow to cool completely.
Transfer to a blender.
Grind coarsely
(Make sure you don't add water)
Add Tamarind - small lemon size (soak in 1/2 cup hot water for 30 minutes), add along with the water.
Grind to a fine paste
Keep aside.

Let's give Tempering

In a Kadai heat Oil - 2 tbsp in medium flame
Add Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Saute well, Splutter Tempering
Add Garlic - 10 cloves (roughly chopped)
Curry leaves - 1 strand
Saute well for 30 seconds.
(Don't burn)
Add Onion(medium size) - 1 (roughly sliced)
(or small onion 10 - 15)
Give a mix
Add Salt - 1/2 tsp (or as required)
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Hing (Asafoetida) - 1/4 tsp
Saute well, until the onions becomes translucent.
Add the Ground paste and 1 cup water
Adjust consistency
Stir well
Once it comes to a boil
Cover and cook for 5 -7 minutes in medium flame(or until oil seperates)
(If need stir inbetween to avoid burning)
Now add Jaggery - 1/2 tsp
Give a nice mix
Keep in low flame for 1 - 2 minute
Our Karuveppilai Poondu Kozhambu to boost immune system is ready to serve!!!
Best combination with hot rice and Idli!!!