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How to Use Black Pepper in the Kitchen
Black pepper is an essential spice in Indian and global cuisines, enhancing both taste and aroma in various dishes.
In certain sweet recipes, a pinch of black pepper is added to boost digestion.
In savoury dishes, it delivers a bold, minty, and pungent flavour.
Widely used for its digestive, appetizing, and flavor-enhancing properties, black pepper is a must-have ingredient in every kitchen.
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Recipes:
Black Pepper and Tomato Rasam:
| Ingredients: |
| Black pepper |
2 t.spoon |
| Tomato (finely chopped) |
2 cup |
| Tamarind paste |
2 t.spoon |
| Shallots (sambhar onion) finely chopped |
2 t.spoon |
| Water |
3-4 cups |
| Mustard seeds |
½ t.spoon |
| Curry leaves |
2 t.spoon |
| Cumin seeds |
1 t.spoon - for tempering, 1 t.spoon for rasam mixture |
| Oil |
1 t.spoon |
| Turmeric |
½ t.spoon |
| Salt |
As per taste |
| Coriander leaves (chopped) |
2 t.spoon |
| Recipe: |
| In a bowl, mix tamarind paste with 1 cup of water until well combined. |
| Transfer the mixture to a pot and add 3 cups of water, turmeric, chopped tomato, and salt. |
| Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 7-8 minutes. |
| In a mixer jar, blend cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of curry leaves, and peppercorns into a fine mixture. |
| Add this to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes. |
| For tempering, heat oil in a frying pan and add mustard seeds. |
| Once they start sputtering, add 1 teaspoon of curry leaves and sliced shallots. |
| Saute until the shallots turn golden brown, then pour the tempering into the pot. |
| Boil for another 10 minutes and serve hot with rice or as a soup. |
| This appetizing dish aids digestion and serves as a healthy alternative to soups with excessive sauces and salt. |
Black Pepper-Oats Salad:
| Ingredients: |
| Black pepper |
2 t.spoon |
| Cabbage (chopped) |
1 cup |
| Tomato (chopped) |
1 cup |
| Cottage cheese (crumbled) |
2-3 t.spoon |
| Oats (soaked) |
1 cup |
| Salt |
As per taste |
| Olive oil/ sesame oil |
2 t.spoon |
| Capsicum (chopped) |
½ cup |
| Coriander leaves |
2 t.spoon |
| Lemon juice |
2 t.spoon |
| Carrot (chopped) |
½ cup |
| Sesame seeds |
1 t.spoon |
Recipe: |
| Heat a pot over medium flame and add oil. |
| Add sesame seeds and chopped vegetables, saute for 1-2 minutes. |
| Stir in oats, salt, and black pepper, mixing well. |
| Finally, add crumbled cottage cheese and fresh coriander. |
| Remove from heat and transfer to a plate. |
| Serve hot. |
| This nutritious dish aids digestion, enhances nutrient absorption, and serves as a wholesome snack. It's an excellent choice for evening munching and supports a diet for obesity and diabetes management. |
Black Pepper Kheer:
| Ingredients: |
| Pepper powder |
1½ t.spoon |
| Brown rice |
1 cup |
| Milk |
3-4 cups |
| Jaggery |
1 cup |
| Water |
For rice boiling 4-5 cups |
| Fox nut |
½ cup |
| Ghee |
2 t.spoon |
| Recipe: |
| Boil rice in a pot until fully cooked. |
| Strain the excess water and add milk to the boiled rice. Cook for a few minutes. |
| Stir in jaggery and black pepper powder, mixing well. |
| In a separate pan, heat ghee and roast fox nuts until they turn light brown. |
| Add the roasted fox nuts to the rice mixture and mix well. |
| Serve hot or cold. |
| This wholesome dish provides the combined benefits of milk and rice, aiding digestion and strengthening the body. It is especially beneficial for children dealing with indigestion and weakness. |
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