Poondu kara kuzhambhu

Serves: 4

You need:

Shallots – 12  

Garlic pods - 15

Tomatoes – 1

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Kuzhambhu masala powder – 3tbsp

Tamarind – lemon sized

Water – as needed

Salt – as needed

Sesame Oil – ¼ cup

For seasoning:

Mustard seeds – 1/2tsp

Few curry leaves

Preparation:

Take thick extract from tamarind.

Cooking:

Heat sesame oil in a pan.

Add mustard seeds and curry leaves when the oil is hot. Saute for a minute.

Fry sliced shallots and garlic pods.

                          

Add tomatoes, kuzhambhu masala powder, turmeric powder and salt.

                          

Add tamarind extract. Maintain medium heat. Let it boil for few minutes.

                          

Reduce the flame and cook till oil floats on the top.

                          

Kuzhambhu is now ready!