Vathal Kuzhambhu

This is a traditional curry of Tamilnadu.This is basically done with Sundaikai ( dry turkey berries) or vathals(combination of some dry herbs).You can add lady's finger or brinjal .Can make prepare this dish without any veggie also.

Vathal Kuzhambu

Tamarind pulp- 1cup

onion-1 medium diced
tomato-1 medium diced
brinjal 3 sliced lengthwise(optional)
garlic- 5 cloves.
water-1 cup
curry leaves
gingely oil- 4-5 tbsp
red chilli pwd-1tsp
coriander pwd- 1tbsp
jeera pwd- 1/2 tsp
pepper pwd- 1/2 tsp
ajwain - 1/4 tsp
methi seeds-1/4 tsp
hing- 1/4 tsp
mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
salt

Method:
Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and add brinjals and suate them.Stir fry them until they are done. Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds, methi seeds, ajwain,hing and curry leaves.
Add onions and garlic .Saute well for few minutes.
Add tomatoes and all the powders.Fry until tomatoes are mushy.
Add tamarind pulp,water and salt.
Let it boil. now reduce the heat and cook covered for 40-45 minutes until all the oil floats on top.
The kuzhambu must be thick not like sambhar

Vathal kuzhambu