Manathakkali Vathal Kuzhambu

Actually this is one version of preparing this kuzhambu which is easy and simple.

INGREDIENTS :

Manathakkali Vathal - 1 tbspn
Tamarind – lemon size
Garlic pods – 10
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
Sambar powder – 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Sesame oil - 2 tbspn
Salt to taste
Curry leaves – 10 to 12

PROCEDURE:

1. Soak the tamarind ball in one cup of hot water for 15 mins.
2. Squeeze out the juice and make it for 2cups of tamarind extract and keep aside.
3. Heat the oil in a kadai, add mustard and when it splutters add the fenugreek seeds ( Keep the flame to very low while adding fenugreek seeds )
4.Saute it until the fenugreek seeds become light golden brown.
5. Add garlic pods and manathakkali vathal to the above and saute for a min.
6. Add curry leaves and fry.
7. Add turmeric powder, sambar powder and salt to taste. Fry for a min.
8. Now add tamarind juice and Stir well.
9. On a medium flame, allow it to boil until oil floats on top and the kuzhambu becomes thick.

Instead of adding the vathal along with garlic u can separately fry them in ghee and add the fried vathal to the
kuzhambu in the end.

Finally serve with hot rice and of course add a dollop of ghee to that. How can i miss that...yeah papad or chips or appalam....excellent combo!