Vathal Kuzhambu is one my most favorites. Vathal kulambhu is an easy dish which we normally make at home. This is very simple and tasty kuzhumbu. No need to grind any masala or coconut. I love to eat sundakkai vathal simply with sambar, rasam, curd rice. It is rich in iron and have lot of health benefits. One main thing is it can help you to get rid of worms in tummy.
Serves : 2-3
Prep Time : 10 mins Cooking Time : 20 mins
Ingredients:
Sundakkai Vathal (dry Turkey Berry) : 20 -25
Shallots/pearl onion : 8 chopped
Tamarind : Gooseberry sized
Sambar powder : 2-3 tsp
Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp
Jaggery : 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves : few
Salt to taste
To Temper:
Sesame Oil : 2 tbsp
Mustard Seed : 1 tsp
Methi seeds : 1/2 tsp
cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp
Method :
- Soak tamarind in hot water for 10 mins. Extract tamarind juice by adding water to 2 – 2.5 cups. Set aside. Chop onions.
- Heat oil in a kadai, temper with tempering ingredients. Then add chopped shallots with curry leaves. Saute it till golden brown in color. Now add in tamarind extract with sambar powder, turmeric powder, jaggery along with required salt. Mix and allow it to boil.
3. In other side heat some oil in kadai, fry sundakkai and mix it with kuzhumbu. Allow it to boil until oil gets seperate. Turn off heat when the kuzhambu gets thick.
Serve with white rice along with kootu, poriyal.
