Omam Kuzhambu | Ajwain Kuzhambu

Ajwain is known as omam in Tamil, vaamu in Telugu  It is also referred to as carom seeds, thymol seeds. Ajwain seeds helps in easy digestion. It is also good remedy for acidity. This is a No Onion No garlic and No tomato Kuzhambu. Serve this spicy Omam Kuzhambu with rice and papad. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Ajwain Kuzhambu | Omam Kuzhambu.






Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients: 
Table 1: To Dry roast and grind

Ajwain | Omam	2 tsp
Coriander seeds | Dhaniya	1 tbsp
Chana dal | Kadalai paruppu	1 tsp
Urad dal | Ulutham paruppu	1 tsp
Cumin seeds | Seeragam	1 tsp
Red chillies	2
Black pepper | Milagu	1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds | Vendhayam	1/4 tsp

Table 2:

Oil	2 tsp
Mustard seeds	1/4 tsp
Urad dal	1 tsp
Curry leaves	5 to 8
Asafoetida powder | Hing	Pinch
Turmeric powder
Tamarind	Half Lemon Size
Salt	As needed

Instructions:

• Dry roast all the ingredients in table 1. Allow it to cool and grind it into smooth powder in blender or mixie.

• Soak tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes. Squeeze the seeds and fibre to get the tamarind juice. Add turmeric powder and keep it ready.

 

• Heat Oil in a pan. Add mustard and allow it to splutter. Add urad dal and curry leaves. Fry till urad dal turns golden colour. Add a pinch of asafoetida powder.

•  Add tamarind juice, spice mixture got from ingredients in table 1 and salt. Allow the kuzhambu to boil and simmer for 5 mins.

Omam Kuzhambu | Ajwain Kuzhambu 

Tips:
Adjust red chillies and black pepper to your taste.