Garlic Kulambu

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Vegatables: Drumstick or Eggplant or Ridge Gourd (peerkangai)
• Tamarind 2 inch cube
• Chili powder 2 tsp
• Coriander powder 3 tsp
• Turmeric 1 pinch
• Pearl onions 1 handful; cut into big pieces
• Garlic cloves 10 (whole)
• Mustard seeds 1 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds 1 tsp
• Red chilies 3

Method:

1. Mix tamarind in 5 cups of water along with the vegetable, turmeric powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt
2. Hear 4 tsp oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and red chilies. Then add whole garlic till brown
3. When spluttering stops add the vegetables and fry for 2 minutes
4. Add curry leaves and onions and fry
5. Once onions are browned add in the mix from step 1
6. Cover with lid and boil for 5 to 8 minutes
7. Once vegetables are cooked boil till gravy thickens

Note 1: Use gingely oil (nallanai) for better aroma/flavor in step 2