Vazhakaai Podimaas

Ingredients:
Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
Vazhakaai - 2
Mustard seeds - 12/ tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad dal - 1/4 tsp
Sambar thool - 1 1/2 tbsp
Curry Leaves - Little
Hing - Little
Oil,Salt, Water - As reqd

Method:

• Boil water in pan and add vazhakaai (just cut edges and add).
• Cover and cook for 5 mins.
• Strain the water and peel the skin.
• Grate this and keep aside.
• Heat oil in pan and add mustard,cumin and urad dal.
• Once it splutters add curry leaves and onion.
• Saute for a while and add grated stuff.
• Add salt and sambar thool and mix well.
• Cook in low range for few mins.
• Vazhakaai podimaas ready.

Note:
Should not boil vazhakaai for long time.