Manathakali Vathal Kulambu

Ingredients:

1 medium sized onion

2 tomatoes

8-10 garlic flakes

2 tbsp of manathakali vathal

Lemon sized tamarind

3-4 tbsp of oil

For seasoning:

1 strand of curry leaves

½ tsp fenugreek

1 tsp fennel seeds

2 red chillies

2 tbsp chilly powder

1 tbsp coriander powder

1 tbsp cumin powder

Salt to taste

Preparation:

Cut onions and tomatoes

Heat pan on medium and add oil to it

Season with fenugreek, fennel seeds, red chillies, curry leaves and then add manathakali vathal.

Add onions, garlic and sauté till cooked and then add tomatoes. Then add salt and cook till tomatoes are cooked and mashed.

Add chilly powder, coriander powder and cumin powder mix it well. Now add 2 cups of water.

Allow the kulambu content to boil till it  reduces to 1 cup.

Switch off the fire, and now the kulambu is ready to be served with plain rice.