Manathakkali vathal/Sundakkai Kuzhambu - Vatha kuzhambu recipe

• Tamarind – Big gooseberry size
• Sambar powder - 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt- as needed
• Water  

• Oil – 3 tbsp
• Sundakkai/ manathakkali vathal – 2 1/2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds -1 tsp
• Small onions - 10 nos  
• Fenugreek seeds - 1/3 tsp
• Garlic - 10 cloves   
• Curry leaves - few   

Preparation:

• Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup of hot water and remove juice from it. 
• Heat oil, add mustard seeds, when it spits, add fenugreek seeds, when it starts changing colour, add hing and saute for few seconds. Then add Sundakkai / manathakkali vathal and fry few seconds. Now add the onions, garlic & curry leaves. Sauté till it colour change.
• Now add the Turmeric powder, sambar powder, salt, tamarind juice and water allow to boil for 10 minutes. Taste the mixture if required add sambar powder and salt. Allow to boil in low flame, boil until oil separates & gravy turn into thick.
• Now transfer to a vessel. Serve with rice and appalam.

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