Manathakkali Vatral Kuzhambhu

Manathakkali Vatral Kuzhambhu

Yet another special dish of Tamilnadu- Manathakkali Vatral Kuzhambhu.

Ingredients:

Manathakkali Vathal- 5 tbsp

Oil- 2 tbsp

Mustard- 1 tsp

Fenugreek- 1 tsp

Curry Leaves - Few

Tamarind extract - 1 cup

Water- 1 cup

Salt as per taste

To Roast and Grind

Coconut- 1/2 cup (Shredded)

Red Gram | Thoor Dhall- 5 tbsp

Black Gram- 1 tbsp

Pepper Corns- 2 tbsp

Cumin- 1 tbsp

Red Chilly- 5 mos

Oil- 1 tbsp

Method:

Heat a wok with 1 tbsp oil.
Roast thoor dhall, black gram, cumin, pepper and red chilly till a nice aroma arises.

Add coconut and fry till coconut turns mild brown.
Let the mixture cool and grind it with 100 ml water to make a smooth paste and set aside.
Heat the wok with 2 tbsp of oil.
Fry curry leaves, mustard.

Add manathakkali vathal and fry for 3 minutes.
Add the ground coconut masala paste and add 1 cup water.
Add salt, check and adjust now.
Add tamarind extract and let it boil for 10 minutes.
Put off the flame and serve hot with rice and pickle.