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.