Kadugu Kulambu |
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp (heaped)
Pepper - 1 tsp
Jeera / Cumin - 1/2 tsp
Methi / Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
( Dry roast all above ingredients till they splutter, do not over fry and burn them. Cool and dry grind to a fine powder. Keep it aside)
Other ingredients
Sesame oil - 6 tsp
Chopped onion - a handful
Chopped garlic - 6
Curry leaves few
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder - 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Jaggery - a pinch ( optional)
Diluted tamarind juice - 1 cup
Method
Heat oil in a pan add onion, garlic and few curry leaves add some salt and fry till onions changes its colour. Add the dry masala powders and sauté for a minute.
Pour the tamarind juice and in low flame cook till oil separates the gravy.
Add the dry roasted and powdered masala and jaggery mix well and switch off the stove.
Garnish with curry leaves and enjoy with hot plain rice.
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