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

Oats Uppma

This is similar to Aval (poha ) uppma but more filling.Perfect for a morning breakfast.
But care should be taken while preparing this otherwise you end up making oats payasam.ha ha ha!!
you can peanuts or cashews if you like.

Oats Uppma

Oats-1 cup
water-1/2 cup
onion-1 small finely chopped
ginger - 1/4 tsp grated
green chilli-1chopped
mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
jeera- 1/4 tsp
curry leaves
coriander leaves- 1tsp
oil- 1tsp
salt

Method:
Heat  oil in a pan,add mustard seeds,jeera,curry leaves, ginger and green chilli.
Add onions and saute for few minutes.Add little salt.
Now add the oats and fry them for 2-3 minutes.
Do not let them burn.
Now sprinkle the water and mix them well.Cook for 1 minute.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot .

breakfast