Kathiri Vathal Kuzhambu


Method :

To Grind  - shallots ( chinna vengayam -10 nos ) with red chillies (3) , Fried ( fenugreek - 1/2 spn , bengal gram - 1 spn , corriander seeds - 1/2 spn ) curry leaves - 5 , garlic - 5, black pepper - 1/2 spn , cumin (jeeragam) - 1/2 spn.

Heat Gingelly oil (2 to 3 tbspns) 

Drop mustard , Curry leaves

Add Ground nuts (verkadalai) and fry for 1 min

Add kathiri vathal and fry it for 1 min

Add Drumstick and fry it (Optional step)

Add the grinded paste.

Add salt , tumeric powder - 1/2 spn , Chilly powder - 1 spn OR Sambar powder - 2 spns.

Add water - 1/2 cup

Let this cook for few mins. (approx 2 to 3 mins)

Now add tamarind juice (1/2 cup)

In low-med flame cook the gravy until it becomes thick or till the consistency you desire.

Goes well with Rice or Tiffin items like idly and dosa.
  

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