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Instant pot milagu kuzhambu

Instant pot milagu kuzhambu is a one pot recipe

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword iyengar milagu kuzhambu, milagu kuzhambu, pepper kuzhambu, pepper samabr
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Nithya KB

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • a pinch turmeric powder
  • salt to taste

To roast and grind

  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp urad dal
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 2 numbers red chilli
  • curry leaves one fistful (optional)

Instructions

  1. Roast all the ingredients mentioned under roast and grind.Let it cool down completely.Grind it into a coarse paste and keep it ready.

  2. Turn on the instant pot to saute mode.Once it displays 'HOT' add the sesame oil ,mustard seeds.

  3. Once the mustard seed crackles add the grounded paste ,tamarind paste ,salt,turmeric powder and 2 cups of water.

  4. Close the lid and pressure cook for 4 minutes.

  5. Do a natural release .Open the instant pot and see the milagu kuzhambu become thick and the oil we added in the beginning should float on top.If you feel watery cook in saute mode until you get the right consistency.

Recipe Notes

Since it is made into a thick paste you can store it for one week.

Tastes Yummy with hot rice and ghee.