Orange peel pulikachal (Orange peel sauce)

Orange peels are high on dietary fibre and aids in reducing heartburn and vomiting. It also helps in regulating blood pressure. However, it is important to use only organic oranges that are not coated with wax. Here is a sweet and tangy sauce made from orange peels and tamarind. It is used as a side dish for pongal, dosa and lentil based curries.

Ingredients:
Oranges -2
Brown sugar -1/2cup
Turmeric powder -1tsp
Asafoetida -1/2tsp
Tamarind pulp -1cup
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Whole red chilly -3(broken into two)
Curry leaves -few
Oil and salt - as required

                                              Orange peels
Method:
Wash and peel the oranges. Cut the peels into small bits. Keep it aside. (Use the inner part to make orange tea). Temper mustard seeds in little oil. Next, add the asafoetida powder, red chillies and curry leaves. Then add the tamarind pulp, turmeric powder, salt, brown sugar and orange peel. Add little water if required. Cook for 10 minutes, till the peels turn soft and the pulikachal reaches saucy consistency.

Note:
Green chilly should not used for this pulikachal.