Tamarind 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
• Karuvadagam 2 tsp

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 karuvadagam and fry.
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
Note 2: Fry karuvadagam and keep separate and adding in step 6 will keep the karuvadagam from getting over cooked / fried