Kalyana Vatha Kuzhambu - Different Type

Ingredients:

• Sambhar Onion - 1 cup
• Papdi ( avaraikai ) - 1 handful
• Tamarind paste - 1 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
• Sambhar powder - 1 1/2 tsp
• Salt - As required
• Jaggery - 1 small lemon size

For grinding masala:

• Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
• Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Small onion - 1 hand full

Fry all the ingredients & grind to a smooth paste & keep aside.


For seasoning:

• Sesame - 2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Channa dal - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - few

Method:

• First take a vessel & add sesame oil.
• When it becomes hot, add the seasoning.
• When the seeds pop & the dal changes its color, add small sliced onionand papdi
• Stir in low flame & add tamarind paste along with required water.
• Add the dry masalas.
• Allow to boil for 10 mins till the raw smell goes.
• Then add the ground masala & mix well.
• Allow to boil for 5 mins.
• When the kuzhambu gets ready, garnish with curry leaves & coriander leaves.
• Before removing from the gas, take 1/2 tsp mustard seeds & methi seeds, make powder & add it to the kuzhambu.
• On the top, finely add a tbsp of sesame oil.
• Your kuzhambu is ready.