Tomato Kulambu

THAKKALI KUZHAMBU:{Tomato kuzhambu} Ingredients: Tamarind- a gooseberry size Gingelly oil-4 tbsp Mustard seeds- 1 tsp Black gram- 1 tsp Bengal gram- 1tsp Fenugreek seeds- 1 tsp Red chillies-3 Curry leaves- a handful Chopped sambar onions- ½ cup Chopped tomatoes- 2 cups Garlic flakes-10 Sambar powder- 2 tsp Turmeric powder- 1tsp Salt to taste Procedure: Soak the tamarind in water for ½ hour and then extract its thick juice. Heat a kadai and pour the gingelly oil. When the oil becomes hot, add the mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the black gram, fenugreek seeds, Bengal gram, red chillies and curry leaves. When they change their colour slightly, add the chopped sambar onions and fry for a few minutes.

When they change into golden brown color, add the crushed tomatoes and garlic flakes. Fry well until the tomatoes are mashed well and the oil floats on top. Pour the tamarind extract, add the sambar powder, and the turmeric powder with enough salt. Allow the kuzhambu simmer for some time until it is thickened.