How to Make Thambun Hodi, Sarakku Hoda Recipe
Thambun Hodi, also known as Sarakku Hoda, is an herbal remedy that is made from Tamarind Seeds and is often eaten when a person is sick or to improve health. Nowadays, it is known as Rasam. In Sinhala, Sarakku is another name for the spices that we add to this Sarakku Hoda.
When our ancestors made this Sarakku Hoda in olden times, they would first lightly fry the ingredients such as Garlic, Curry Leaves, Ginger, and Pandan Leaves. Then they would place these ingredients in a mortar and pestle and grind it into a paste and then add it. They would make this Thambun Hodda at least twice a week for health.
Traditionally in Sri Lanka, when a mother gives birth, she is given this Thambun Hoda for 3 to 5 days. This Sarakku Hoda is also used as a remedy for detoxifying the body and boosting immunity. When a person had a fever, they often be unable to eat therefore they would be served a special white rice that is overcooked and then this Thambun Hodda would be poured over the rice and mix thoroughly.
If you like these type of unique traditional healthy Sri Lankan Foods, you might be interested in trying my How to Make Sri Lankan Curry Powder and Green Gram Soup recipes.
Ingredients
- 50g of Tamarind Seeds
- Piece of Ginger
- Curry Leaves
- 1 pod of Garlic
- 2 pieces of Pandan Leaves
- Piece of Moringa Bark
- 4 to 5 Shallots
- Thinly sliced Green Chili
- 1 tsp of toasted Fenugreek Seeds
- 1 tbsp of Pepper.
- 1 tbsp of Raw Curry Powder.
- 1 tbsp of Roasted Curry Powder.
- Salt
- Piece of Cinnamon
- 1 tsp of Chili Flakes.
Instructions
- Wash 50g of Tamarind Seeds and leave it in a bowl of Water to soak for about 10 minutes.
- Piece of Ginger
- Squeeze the Tamarind Seeds in the bowl of Water so it becomes thicker.
- Pour it with the Tamarind Seeds into a pot.
- Now add 1 cup of Water.
- Add some Curry Leaves
- Add 1 pod of Garlic crushed.
- Add 2 pieces of Pandan Leaves.
- Add a piece of Moringa Bark.
- Add 4 to 5 sliced Shallots.
- Add a thinly sliced Green Chili.
- 1 tsp of toasted Fenugreek Seeds.
- 1 tbsp of Ground Pepper.
- 1 tbsp of Raw Curry Powder.
- 1 tbsp of Roasted Curry Powder.
- Add Salt to taste.
- Stir everything together.
- Cook over medium heat.
- When it is almost done cooking, add a piece of Cinnamon.
- Add 1 tsp of Chili Flakes and give it a stir.
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