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Turkey berry mallum is a traditional and nutritious Sri Lankan dish that highlights the goodness of fresh turkey berries combined with simple, healthy ingredients. Known for their medicinal value, turkey berries are often used in village-style cooking to create light yet flavorful meals. This mallum is easy to prepare and makes a perfect accompaniment to rice, adding both taste and health benefits to your daily menu. So, let’s take a look at how to prepare this delicious dish.
Turkey Berry 200g.
Some cassava leaf.
Salt to taste.
4 Tablespoon of Grated Coconut.
A few Green chili peppers.
A finely chopped onion.
3 Garlic clove.
curry leaves.
2 Tablespoon of coconut oil.
1/2 Teaspoon of turmeric powder.
2 Teaspoon of Mustard seed.
Now, let’s get ready to prepare the dish. First, take a wooden mortar and add the cassava leaves, bird’s eye chilies, onions, garlic, turmeric powder, and grated coconut. Pound all the ingredients well until they are nicely combined.
Next, lightly crush the turkey berries using the wooden mortar, as shown below.
Next, place a pan on the stove and add about two tablespoons of coconut oil. Allow the oil to heat well. Once hot, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and the crushed turkey berries, then mix well. Cook for about 2 minutes.
Next, add the cassava leaf and coconut mixture and mix well. Cook for another 3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Turkey Berry Mallum is a wonderful reminder of the value of simple, traditional foods in our everyday diet. Its natural flavors and nutritional richness make it a comforting and healthy choice for the whole family. Enjoy this dish as part of a balanced meal and appreciate the timeless wisdom of Sri Lankan home-style cooking.
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