Name: Vadagam Recipe from Tamil Nadu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 kg Finely sliced Shallots/ Onions; 100 gm Peeled garlic; 1 cup curry leaves; 50 gm cummin seeds; 30 gm fenugreek seeds; 100 gm mustard seeds; 100 gm urad dhal; 2 tbsp turmeric powder; 2 tbsp rock salt; 50 ml castor oil

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Vadagam Recipe from Tamil Nadu

Vadagam is the ingredient that brings a magical taste to our Tamil fish curry or Shrimp masala. My achi makes it in a bulk quantity for us. It holds a very different strong smell. Here is the recipe straight from my grandmum to you guys!

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Course: Seasoning

Cuisine: South Indian

Keyword: Vadagam

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Servings: Balls

Author: Advika

Ingredients

1 kg Finely sliced Shallots/ Onions
100 gm Peeled garlic
1 cup curry leaves
50 gm cummin seeds
30 gm fenugreek seeds
100 gm mustard seeds
100 gm urad dhal
2 tbsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp rock salt
50 ml castor oil

Instructions

Place all the ingredients except the castor oil in a cooking bowl. Mix it thoroughly. Press them hard with hand and cover it with a cotton cloth. Let it ferment for 3 days. Don't use wet hands.
On the 4th day, mix castor oil to it and make small balls out of it. Dry them under the hot sun and store them in a airtight container. It can be used for more than a year.

Notes

The above given amount is for a bulk preparation, you can reduce the quantity according to your requirements.

Advika

Advika is a talented Indian cook with a passion for sharing her culinary expertise with others. Born and raised in India, she has spent years mastering traditional recipes from across the country, as well as putting her own unique twist on classic dishes. Her recipes are easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips for cooks of all levels

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