Thursday, January 20, 2011

Vathal Kulambu



Ingredients:

Manathakkali vatral  - 2 tbsp
Sunda Vatral  - 2 tsp
Sesame oil -2 tbsp
Tamarind  - 1 small lemon size
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Cumin powder -  1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds -  1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seed -  1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Chopped  small onion - 3 tbsp.
Chopped Tomato - 1
Garlic - 5 pearls
Coconut – 2 tsp (optional)
salt - to taste


Method:

Heat oil in a pan fry sunda vatral and keep aside.
Then heat oil in a pan , crackle mustard seeds and add  fenugreek, manathakkali vatral,   onion, garlic, tomato and  curry leaves.
Add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder  and fry.
Now add the tamarind extract and salt. Let it boil for 2 minutes
Then add 2 tsp coconut paste.  
Now grind coarsely the sundavatral and now add with gravy and boil in low flame.
Let it boil and becomes a thick gravy.

Vathal Kulambu is ready and serve with rice...