Vatha kulambhu

Vatha kulambhu is a authentic south Indian gravy that helps to explore the tamarind  flavor in a unique way.

Serving for 4

Ingredients

Tamarind  --  lemon size( use pulp not paste)

Small onion  --  10 no 

Garlic  --10 no 

Vathal  -- Avarai, mango and manathakali

( can use fresh brinjal,poosanikai )

Turmeric-- A pinch

Sambhar powder--  2 tsp

Jeera   -- 1 tsp

Fenugreek/   --  1/2 tsp

Methi seeds

Curry leaves   --  few

Vengaya vadagam  -- 2 no

Jaggery  --  small piece

Salt  -- 1 1/2 tsp

Oil   --  3 tsp

Seseme oil --  3 tsp

Asafoetida.

For Seasoning

Methi 

Jeera

Vengaya Vadagam

Curry leaves     

 

Method      

• In a hot pan  heat the oil add methi seeds, jeera , onion and garlic saute  till onion turns golden brown.
• Add  vathals  and Sambhar podi  and saute for few min. 
• Add tamarind juice  with salt allow it to boil for few min.
• Add Jagery for combining  all the taste.
• When the gravy thickens stop the stove and season with vangaya vadagam and curry leaves.(it takes nearly 30 min to thicken).
• Serve hot with Rice. 

 Tips

•   For tamarind juice  microwave tamarind  with little water for 2 min.
•   Substitutefor sambhar= 1 tsp of chili powder+Dhaniya poeder+cumin powder)