Tuesday 26 April 2016

Vatha Kuzhambu

Vatha kuzhambu is an authentic south Indian dish which is made with vathal which is sun dired vegetables. This is a simple dish tastes divine and bursts with flavors that tastes good with hot steamed rice and it also taste good with plain curd rice.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF VATHAL
A sour drink is made from them to relieve stomach upsets.
 vathal have diuretic properties, and are used for reducing fever. 


Ingredients
  • Oil - 5 tbsp
  • Fenugreek - 1 tsp
  • Mustard - 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  • Vathal (sunddakai/manathakkali) - 1/4 cup
  • Small onions - 1/2 cup
  • Tamarind - one big lemon size
For Grinding:
  • Dry red chilli - 8
  • Coriander seeds - 2 1/2 tbsp
  • Channa dal - 2 tbsp
  • Pepper - 1/2 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp
  • Curry leaves - 1 pinnate
Method:
  1. Dry roast the ingredients under grinding, powder it and keep aside.
  2. Soak vathal in water for 5 minutes, drain and keep aside.
  3. Soak tamarind in hot water for 20 minutes and make paste out of it.
  4. Heat oil in pan add fenugreek, mustard and cumin seeds (splutter).
  5. Add chopped small onions.
  6. Add vathal.
  7. Add tamarind paste and boil for about 10 minutes in medium flame.
  8. Add grounded powder and boil again for 3-4 minutes in lower flame till oil separates.


Note:
  • Can be stored up-to a week in fridge.
  • Can be stored up-to a month by adding more oil.

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