Masala kuzhambu

Serves.4                      Masala kuzhambu

Masala kuzhambu goes well with rice, pulao, chapati,dosa and puri.

 

Ingredients:

Brinjal -------------------3 nos( medium size )

Potato ------------------1 no ( medium size )

Cauliflower ------------1 cup

Bottle gourd ----------1 cup

Tomatoes --------------2 -3 nos( medium size )

Onion -------------------2 nos ( medium size )

Sambar powder -----1tbsp

Cumin powder--------1tsp

Turmeric powder-----1/4 tsp

Coriander powder----1tbsp

Chilly powder---------1tsp

Tamarind --------------1tbsp thick juice

Curry leaves ----------few

Coriander leaves ----few

Salt ---------------------to taste

To grind:

Coconut -----------1/2 cup ( grated )

Fennel -------------1 tsp

Cashew nut ------4-5 nos

To temper:

Oil ---- 1-2 tbsp

Cloves ----  2nos

Cinnamon ----- 1inch

Fennel ---- 1 tsp

Garlic -----1tsp( finely cut)

Method :

Firstly, grind coconut, fennel,and cashew nuts to
a fine paste.

Then, heat a cooker in medium flame, add oil,
 onion,vegetables (potato,brinjal, cauliflower,
 bottle guard or( any vegetable like beans,
 drumstick,radish) saute for 2 minutes.

Thereafter add tomatoes,chilly powder  salt,
turmeric powder,cumin powder,coriander powder,
sambar powder, tamarind juice,2 cups water and
close the lid.
 

Cook for 1 whistle and simmer for 2 minute.

Once the cooker cool down,open the lid and

let it boil for 2 minutes.

Add ground paste and after 1-2 minutes temper
with above things.

Garnish with curry leaves and coriander leaves.