April 08, 2008

Vaththakuzhambhu(Tamarind based Dish)



Ingredients:
Mustard - 2 tsp
Fenugreek - 2 tsp
Small onion (cut into half) - 20
Garlic - 10
Spinach or Val Papdi(mochakottai)- Optional
Tamarind Extract- Tamarind Twice as lemon size(Soak it in 1 cup hot water for 10 min,filter,keep it aside )
Chillipowder-2-3 tsp
Salt as required

1.Heat 3 tsp seasome oil in a pan or kadai and add mustard and when starts to splutter add fenugreek.fry it till golden brown.
2.Add Garlic and fry it for 2-3 min
3.Add Small onions to this and add 2-3 tsp oil and fry it till transparent.
4.Add Tamarind Extract,2-3 tsp Chilli powder,Salt and mix it thoroughly and close it with the lid simmer it to medium flame for 20 minor till you get desired consistancy.Stir in between
5.Add 3-4 tsp oil and keep it in low flame for 2-3 min and serve hot
6.You can eat this with rice and Paruppu (Moong dal) dhuvaiyal.

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