METHI SPROUTS CURRY / MULAITATIYA VENDHAYA KUZHAMBU

A repost from my earlier posts....a yummy authentic recipe from my grandmother.

INGREDIENTS :

Sprouted Methi seeds – 4 tbsp

Sambar onion – 1 cup

Garlic – 15 cloves
Sambar powder/ Vathal kulambu powder – 2 tsp
Tomato - 1 small

Asafoetida
Mustard – ½ tsp

Grated coconut – 2 tsp
Tamarind – Lemon size(big)
Salt to taste
Curry and coriander leaves.

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1) Grind 2 tsp of sprouted methi seeds with grated coconut.

2) Heat oil in a kadai.Add mustard.When it pops out,add asafetida,curry leaves and onion and garlic.Fry till onion and garlic forms thick base.Then add tomato and saute till skinny.

3) Add remaining sprouted methi seeds and fry for a minute.

4) Add sambar powder/vathal kulambu powder and salt.Fry till the raw smell goes.

5) Then add grinded masala and fry for a minute.

6) Finally, add thick tamarind extract and allow it to boil.Leave in slow flame,till oil separates out.

Serve hot with rice.