NELLAI PULIAANAM OR NELLAI RASAM

NELLAI PULIAANAM

INGREDIENTS

Peppercorns - 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds  - 1tbsp

Fennel seeds - 1 tbsp

Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp

Dry Chilly - 1

Shallots    - 6

Garlic cloves [ Small]  - 10

Green Chilly - 1

Coconut piece - 3 inches

Curry leaves - 3 stigs

Tamarind  - 1 lemon size

Oil - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Method

Soak tamirind and extract the juice and set aside..

Add to mixer jar the following ingredients...

Peppercorns, cumin and fennel seeds [ reserve 1/4 tsp for tempering ] grind to a coarse powder..

Add to it 5 shallot [ reserve 1 shallot for tempering], garlic cloves, green chilly, coconut piece and 2 stigs curry leaves...

Add the ground mix to tamarind extract...

Now Heat a pan.. Add oil to it..

When hot add the chopped shallot when it turn golden brown 

Add Mustard and cumin seeds when it pops add 1 stig of curry leaves ..

Now add the tamarind mix cook it low flame...

When bubbles are seen in middle put off the fire... Meaning should not allow it to boil...

VISIBLE BUBBLES

Stir and close it with lid..

Allow it to settle...

Tasty and Healthy Nellai Puliaanam is ready to taste...