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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

THAKKALI KUZHAMBU FOR IDLI DOSAS


Here is an easy to prepare side dish for your good old idli/dosas...

It is indeed a sellout when you are bored of chutneys and sambar and podis.

You need minimum ingredients and very little effort too...


INGREDIENTS


  • TOMATOES-3
  • ONIONS-1
  • GARLIC -FEW PODS
  • GREEN CHILLY -  3
  • TAMARIND PUREE -1/4 Tsp
  • GRATED COCONUT-1/4 Cup
  • FENUGREEK SEEDS- A pinch
  • MUSTARD-1/4 Tsp
  • CUMINSEEDS1/4 Tsp
  • SAMBAR POWDER-1Tsp
  • PRESSURE COOKED TOOR DAL -1/2 cup
  • COCONUT OIL-2
  • SALT TO TASTE
  • CURRY LEAVES -FEW




METHOD


  • Chop onions and tomatoes into small pieces.Crush the garlic pods.
  • Grind the coconut and chillies with a little water to a smooth paste.
  • Heat the oil.
  • Temper the mustard,cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.
  • Add the chopped onions and crushed garlic and saute well.
  • Add the sambar powder and salt to taste.
  • Now add the tomatoes and tamarind puree and cook till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.Add enough water and boil well.
  • Now add the mashed dal and ground coconut paste and bring to a boil.
  • Add the curry leaves and remove from heat.
  • Serve hot with any South Indian breakfast.

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