– Welcome to another mouth-watering edition of Madhu Samayal, where we explore the wonderful world of South Indian cuisine.
– In this article, we will be focusing on the delightful wood apple, known in Tamil as vilam pazham, and two unique recipes that can be created using this exotic fruit.
– Join me on this culinary adventure as we learn how to make vilam pazham rasam and wood apple juice that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight.
Ingredients for Vilam Pazham Rasam:
– 1 wood apple (vilam pazham)
– 2 ripe tomatoes
– 1 green chili
– 1 teaspoon of tamarind paste
– 1 teaspoon of rasam powder
– 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
– 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds
– A few curry leaves
– A pinch of asafoetida
– Salt to taste
– Coriander leaves for garnish
Recipe for Vilam Pazham Rasam:
1. Scoop out the pulp of the wood apple and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine the tomatoes, green chili, and tamarind paste, and blend until smooth.
3. Transfer the blended mixture to a pot and add the wood apple pulp, rasam powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for a few minutes.
5. In a separate pan, heat some oil and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, pour the mixture into the rasam.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.
Ingredients for Wood Apple Juice:
– 2 wood apples (vilam pazham)
– 4 cups of water
– 2 tablespoons of honey
– A pinch of black salt
– Ice cubes for serving
Recipe for Wood Apple Juice:
1. Cut the wood apples in half and scoop out the pulp.
2. In a blender, combine the wood apple pulp, water, honey, and black salt.
3. Blend until smooth and strain the juice into a pitcher.
4. Chill the juice in the refrigerator for a few hours.
5. Serve the wood apple juice in glasses over ice cubes for a refreshing and healthy drink.
So, there you have it! Two delightful recipes using the versatile wood apple that will surely add a burst of flavor to your dining experience. Try them out and let me know what you think!