Jeelakarra Karam is a type of highly aromatic masala powder with cumin and chillies from Andhra Pradesh, Bharath.
Recipe:
Quarter cup – cumin
10 to 12 red chillies – small round type shown above
2 to 4 garlic cloves – roughly chopped
Quarter teaspoon – salt
Take cumin in a spice grinder and grind to fine powder. Add red chillies, garlic and salt to powdered cumin. Grind to smooth without adding water. Remove and store in a clean jar.
Dry saute style curries with brinjals, potatoes and tindora greatly benefit by the addition of flavorful and smoky Jeelakarra Karam.
Recipe source: Amma, Nandyala.
Wow!we love cumin and red chillies so this masala looks yummyyy. will make it tomm morning:-0)
Comment by nini — June 29, 2007 @ 11:24 pm
This, done with a mortar and pestle with rock salt should be delightful to all senses.
Comment by Suganya — June 30, 2007 @ 12:05 am
Hi!
This masala will be very spicy and add taste to the curry!
Comment by usha — June 30, 2007 @ 5:29 am
Hi Indira, this is my favourite masala. This will gives a lovely color and at the same time authentic taste to any curry. Looks lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Comment by Jyothi — June 30, 2007 @ 6:57 am
Oh this look so lovely. I’m going to try some.
Thanks Indira.
-Mathy
Comment by Mathy Kandasamy — June 30, 2007 @ 7:54 am
Hi Indira, the only variation that I do to this karam is add garlic. We could not store it for a long time though. Give it a try…
Comment by vandana — June 30, 2007 @ 12:38 pm
Indira, my mother has a fine powder instead of the coarse one and uses it especially for alu vepudu
Comment by Deepika Saripalli — July 1, 2007 @ 11:22 am
Indira, this podi has an amazing taste making any thing tastier. thanks for the recipe. Will make it asap.
Comment by Shubha Shashikanth — July 3, 2007 @ 9:05 am
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