Muthira puzhukku is an authentic item of our Onattukara at Mid Travancore. This is preparing at kuthirachuvadu in connection with the festive season of Kumbha Bharani and Meena Bharani of Chettikulangara and Mullikulangara temples. . Huge and heavily decorated temple cars are known as Kuthira. Kettukazhcha is an offering of people of the karas (the places and people near the temple) to their deity to thank for favours received as well as to seek the blessings of Devi (Goddess). Kanji (rice porridge) and Muthira Puzhukku is preparing and serving in each kuthirachuvadu during that days. Muthira puzhukku is a tasty and healthy side dish with kanji.
INGREDIENTS
Horse Gram - 250 g
Grated Coconut - 1 1/2 cup
Chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
Garlic - 1 pod
Cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Coconut oil - 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves - 2 springs
Dried chilli - 3
Salt - to taste
PREPARATION
Dry fry horse gram in a well bottomed pan till the raw smell disappear and the aroma comes. Allow it to cool and keep aside. Grind grated coconut with black pepper, cumin seeds, garlic, chilli powder and turmeric powder to make a smooth paste. Wash the fried horse gram in water and pressure cook with 2 cup water and salt. When it get cooked, add ground coconut mix to it and stir well. Add curry leaves also. Splutter mustard seeds in oil in a hot pan. Add dried chillies and curry leaves to it. Pour it to the cooked horse gram and mix well. Traditional, tasty uthira puzhukku is ready and enjoy with hot Kanji, pickle etc.
BINDU JAYESH
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MUTHIRA PUZHUKKU
INGREDIENTS
Horse Gram - 250 g
Grated Coconut - 1 1/2 cup
Chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
Garlic - 1 pod
Cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Coconut oil - 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves - 2 springs
Dried chilli - 3
Salt - to taste
PREPARATION
Dry fry horse gram in a well bottomed pan till the raw smell disappear and the aroma comes. Allow it to cool and keep aside. Grind grated coconut with black pepper, cumin seeds, garlic, chilli powder and turmeric powder to make a smooth paste. Wash the fried horse gram in water and pressure cook with 2 cup water and salt. When it get cooked, add ground coconut mix to it and stir well. Add curry leaves also. Splutter mustard seeds in oil in a hot pan. Add dried chillies and curry leaves to it. Pour it to the cooked horse gram and mix well. Traditional, tasty uthira puzhukku is ready and enjoy with hot Kanji, pickle etc.
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