Vendaya Kulambu

This is a lip smacking gravy which goes well with rice and appalam. Prepared in till seed oil, it is very tasty.

Small onion-20

Single garlic (Oru Poondu)-20

Tamarind- a small lemon sized ball

Sambar powder-1 1/2tsp

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Salt-to taste

Till oil-3tbs

Methi powder-1/2tsp(roast methi and powder it in a mixer)

Mustard, Methi seeds, Urad dhal, Curry leaves- for seasoning

1. Heat oil and splutter 1tsp mustard, urad dhal and 1/4tsp methi seeds and curry leaves.

2. Add onions and garlic. Saute till onions are golden brown and garlics tender.

3. Add tamarind juice, sambar powder, turmeric powder and salt.

4.Cook on low flame. When little water remains add methi powder and cook till oil floats.