Oma - karam or Ajwain thuvaiyal

preparation time : 5 mins
Cook time : 10- 15 mins

Ajwain or carom seeds tastes heaven with hot steamed rice . My mil prepared this dish during my pregnancy and lactation period . It helps to improve digestion and maintains blood circulation. Ajwain also has good healing process. Try out this healthy diet and enjoy !!!

Ingredients needed :

Ajwain/ omam - 1 1/2 tsp

Channa dal / kadalai paruppu - 2 tsp

Urad dal - 2 tsp

Onion - 1 ( medium sized )

Red chillies - 3

Garlic cloves - 3

Curry leaves - few

Tamarind - small goose-berry sized

Jaggery - a pinch 

Salt

For seasoning :

Oil

Mustard seeds

Curry leaves

Method :

1. Heat oil in a pan and add Ajwain / omam saute for a minute.
2. Then add channa dal, urad dal wait till it turns slightly golden brown.
3. Add roughly chopped onions saute till it becomes translucent, then add red chillies, garlic cloves, tamarind, curry leaves, needed salt and switch off the flame.
4. Allow it to cool and grind it all together in a mixer. Add some water and grind into a fine paste. At last add jaggery and mix it well in a bowl.
5. Heat oil in a pan season the ingredients given below and pour it to the Oma - karam.

Serve Oma- karam with hot steamed rice or some times I used to have with idly or dosa.

Tips :

• Too much of Ajwain adds bitterness to the recipe. just saute for a minute to avoid burnt. Careful in handling with ajwain.
• If you prefer can add 2tbsp of grated coconut .( saute and grind along with all other ingredients )
• A pinch of jaggery enhances a fabulous taste to the Oma- karam.

Serving size : 2