Manathakaali Vathal Kuzhambu

Ingredients:

Manathakaali Vathal Podi - 1 1/4 tbsp
Manathakaali vathal - 2 tsp
Small onion - 15
Garlic - 5-6 (fine chop)

Dry Red chilly - 2
Sambar thool - 4 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves - A Sprig
Jaggery - 1 tsp
Tamrind water - Soak lemon size in water
Salt, Oil, Water - As reqd

Method:

• Soak tamrind in water for a while and after a while strain and set aside.
• In a pan add oil and fry manathakalli vathal and set aside.
• In same pan add oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chilly.
• Saute this for a while.
• Add onion, garlic and saute for a while in low flame.
• Add turmeric powder, sambar thool and salt and mix well.
• Add tamrind water and little water(if needed).
• Let it boil and add fried manathakaali vathal.
• Add the manathakaali podi and mix well.
• Let this boil for 5-8 mins.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.