Vendhayakuzhambu

VENDHAYA KUZHAMBU:

      Ingredients:

         1.  Vendhayam (Fenugreek seeds/Methi seeds)  - 1 tsp

         2.  Red Chillies    -  3 or 4 or as per taste

         3.  Tamarind   - a lemon sized soaked in water

         4.  Cumin seeds    -1/2 tsp

         5.   Black Pepper  - 1/2 tsp

         6.  Curry Leaves   - 1 sprig

         7.   Mustard seeds  - 1 tsp

      Procedure:

        1.  Place a kadai on the stove. 
 
        2.  Switch on the stove.

        3.  Add little gingelly oil and after it's heated, add mustard seeds.

        4.  After the mustard seeds splutter, add red chillies along with cumin seeds, black pepper and curry leaves.

        5. Fry it for a few seconds and then add the tamarind juice and turmeric powder.

        6. When the mixture becomes thicker, add salt along with asafetida powder.

        7. After a few seconds, switch off the stove.

        8. Tasty vendhaya kuzhambu is ready.  Serve it with rice.

TIPS!!! TIPS!!!:

       1. Shallots can be added to enhance the taste of the kuzhambu.

       2. Jaggery can be added to enhance the taste.

       3. By adding one tomato to the mixture, we can reduce the tamarind juice to half of its quantity.