ARACHUVITTA THAKKALI KULAMBU (TOMATO MASALA CURRY)

INGREDIENTS :

Onion - 1

Tamarind - a small lemon size

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Sambar powder - 2 tsp

Mustard and Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp (each)

FOR MASALA :

Tomato - 200 gms
Garlic - 3 cloves

Green Chillies - 3

Kusa kusa(poppy seeds) - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp

Coconut pieces -6

Dry roast the coconut pieces and grind to a fine paste with the other ingredients:

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1) Heat oil in a kadai. Add Mustard, Red chillies, methi seeds and Cumin seeds.

2) When it splutters, add the chopped onion and saute till tender.



3) Add grinded masala and tamarind water. Mix it well. 



4) Add salt , turmeric powder, sambar powder and allow it to boil in a medium flame, till the oil separates.

Garnish it with Coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice.