Top 5 healthy and nutritious recipes using Ammikal

Ammikal, a traditional Kitchen tool, is used to prepare a variety of healthy and nutritious recipes. From fresh chutneys to protein-rich powders, Ammikal helps to preserve the nutrients and flavors of the ingredients. In Ammikal we can make a variety of wet and dry recipes. Here we will share the top 5 wet and dry recipes using Ammikal:

• Coconut Thogayal
• Mint Chutney
• Ginger garlic paste
• Rasam powder
• Chicken Masala

RECIPE 1: COCONUT THOGAYAL (Wet Grinding)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut
• 2 tsp roasted gram
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• 1-inch piece of ginger
• 3-4 cloves of garlic
• A handful of coriander leaves
• Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Place the coconut,roasted gram,red chili,ginger, garlic and coriander leaves one by one in the center of the Ammikal and ground it in a desired consistency.
• You can enjoy this freshly ground thogayal with plain rice, or use it as a delicious accompaniment to idli or dosa, chapati, or ragi porridge.

RECIPE 2: MINT CHUTNEY(Wet Grinding)

Ingredients:

• 1-cup mint leaves
• Half cup coriander leaves
• 1-inch piece of ginger
• 3-4 cloves of garlic
• 1-2 green chilies
• Salt to taste
• 2-3 drops of lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Place the mint, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic and green chili one by one in the center of the Ammikal and ground it in a desired consistency .
• Finally, add 2-3 drops of lemon juice and grind one more time to incorporate.
• Your freshly ground mint chutney is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve it with tandoori chicken, sandwiches, wraps, or any other dish of your choice.

RECIPE 3: GINGER GARLIC PASTE(Wet Grinding)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peeled ginger
• 1 cup peeled garlicc

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Place the ginger and garlic one by one in the center of the Ammikal and ground it until you reach the desired paste consistency.
• Now the Ginger Garlic paste is ready to use.
• You can store this paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Use this aromatic paste to enhance the flavor of dishes like biryani, Grilled meats etc.,

RECIPE 4: RASAM POWDER(Dry Grinding)

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon toor dal
• 2-3 dried red chilies

Ingredients:

• Dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, and toor dal in a pan over low heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
• Add the red chilies to the pan and continue roasting for another minute.
• Allow the mixture to cool completely.
• Now place the mixture in the center of the Ammikal and ground it until you reach the desired powder consistency.
• Now the rasam powder is ready to use.

RECIPE 5: CHICKEN MASALA(Dry Grinding)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Coriander seed
• 1 tbsp Pepper
• 2 tbsp Cumin seed
• 2 tbsp Fennel seed
• 2 star anise
• 3 Cinnamon stick
• 1 Black Cardamom
• 8 green cardamom
• 15 cloves
• 4 Bay leaf
• 10 cashews
• Curry leaves as needed
• 10 Dry chili
• 1 tbsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Dry roast the coriander seeds, pepper, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, star anise, cinnamon sticks, black cardamom, green cardamom, and cloves in a pan over low heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
• Add the bay leaves, cashews, and dried red chilies to the pan and continue roasting for another minute.
• Allow the mixture to cool completely.
• Grind the mixture into a fine powder using the Ammikal.
• Add the salt and mix well.
• Now the chicken masala is ready to use.

The recipes listed above are the top five to make using Ammikal. You can also explore a variety of chutneys, thogayals, and powdered masalas with it. Enjoy aromatic and authentic healthy meals and the charm with our village decor traditional Ammikal.