Friday, January 13, 2012

Poricha Kuzhambhu

This is also a specialty of South India..esp Tamilnadu. This curry is made without tamarind.
This is very good for kids.This generally made with any one of the dals but I add two dals.It is so simple and tasty.You should have this with a spoon of ghee and potato fry or papad!


Poricha Kuzhambhu


Masoor dal/toor dal - 1/4 cup
moong dal-1/4 tsp
drumsticks- 10
brinjal-2
onion-1 small
tomato-1 small
jeera-1 tsp
curry leaves
oil- 2tsp
green chillies- 2
red chillies- 2
sambhar pwd- 1tbsp
turmeric pwd- 1/2 tsp
garlic cloves - 2
asafoetida- 1/4 tsp
coriander leaves - 1tbsp

Method:
Pressure cook dals with  garlic.
Chop onion and tomato.Chop veggies also
Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds, jeera, curry leaves, asafoetida and chillies.
Now add onions.Saute for a few minutes.
Add tomatoes and veggies.
Sprinkle some salt and water.Cook for few minutes.
Add sambhar pwd and turmeric pwd.add the mashed dal .
Add 1 cup of water. check for salt
Let it boil for few minutes.Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with plain rice .

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