Sundakkai known as Turkey Berries are good for digestion and can help to relieve stomach upsets.
Sundakkai is soaked in buttermilk, sun-dried and prepared as “Dried Turkey Berry” or “Sundakkai Vathal”. It is readily available in shops. It can be consumed as such, as a digestive aid, or added to the Kuzhambu, Kootu or gravies. Dried turkey berry contains equally amazing advantages for overall health.
Try some fresh Sundakkai receipes also: Sundakkai Kootu, Sundaikai Masiyal, Sundakkai Poricha Kuzhambu.
Sundaikai Masiyal
Difficulty: EasyThis gravy is made with Sundaikai (turkey berry), dhal and tomato. This can be served as side dish or mixed with hot rice.
Sundaikai Kootu
Difficulty: EasyThis Sundakkai (Turkey Berry) Kootu is made with green gram dhal and fresh Sundakkai. This goes well with steamed rice.
Sundakkai Poricha Kuzhambu
Difficulty: EasyThis Sundakkai Poricha Kuzhambu is made with Sundakkai, Thurvar Dhal and coconut gratings. This can be mixed with steamed rice and served for lunch and dinner.
Sundakkai Vathal Podi (Dried Turkey Berry Powder)
4
servings10
minutes0
minutesThis Sundakkai Vathal Podi can be taken mixed with hot steamed rice along with a spoon of ghee or oil. This podi can also be added to any Kara Kuzhambu. Two to three pinches of this podi can be added to a glass of buttermilk and can be taken.
Ingredients
Sundakkai Vathal – 1 small cup (approx 50 grams)
Urad Dal – 1 tablespoon
Hard Asafoetida – a gooseberry size
Red Chillies – 4 to 5
Oil – 2 teaspoons
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- In a kadai put the oil and add asafoetida, Urad dal and red chillies and fry till the dal turns golden brown.
- Remove and keep aside.
- Same kadai add a teaspoon of oil and fry the Sundakkai Vathal for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Put all the fried items in a mixie jar along with salt and grind it to a powder.
- Store it in an air tight container.
Recipe Video