Gastric problem???...Try this sukku-omam kuzhambu... Gastric problem illainaalum try senju paarunga... it have a very diff flavour & taste...If I remember it right, this recipe is from arusuvai website...

Ingredients:

Drumstick- 2 cut into pieces
garlic - 1 whole bulb (cut into 2 if it's big)

For the masala:

peppercorns- 2 tsp
dry red chillies- 3-4 (or to taste)
coriander seeds - 1 heaped tbsp
Baby onions- 10
garlic-1 whole bulb ie around 10
curry leaves- 5 to 6 sprigs
Sukku- 1 inch piece -crushed
omam - 2 tsp
coconut- 1/2 grated- around 1 cup
asafoetida- 1/2 tsp
tamarind- gooseberry sized (can use more if u prefer)
Gingelly oil
salt

1. Put the drumstick to cook adding about 1/2 cup of water. Once it's half done add the garlic pieces.

2. Heat a tbsp oil & add the peppercorns to it * let it splutter. Add the chilly, dhania and fry till golden. Add in the onions,garlic & curry leaves & fry for around 3 mins. Add the sukku & omam & fry for a min. Add the coconut & fry on low flame until dark deep brown. Take care not to burn the coconut. Add in the asafoetida & switch off flame.

(U can just fry until light brown if u plan to use the curry the same day. If u fry till dark brown, it'll stay good for 2-3 days. The taste gets better day by day)


3. let the above masala cool down. Now grind it along with tamarind, salt & req water.

4. Add it to the veggies which would be almost done by now. Add more water if req. Let it come to a boil & then simmer it for 4-5 mins. This kulambu will be dark brown in colour...

5. Serve with rice.

This curry is very effective for gastric problems if taken for 3-4 days at a stretch. If u can also add a 30 mins walk on those days U can be sure of being relieved of the gases.

This curry is said to be very good for ladies after delivery. Also very soothing when had during the last couple of months of pregnancy when digestion will be poor and heartburns are frequent. During pregnancy, it can be had once every 10 days or so and after delivery it can be had everyday.