Kathirikai Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Kathirikai Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu, prep all the ingredients and keep ready

Step 2: Extract the tamarind water, until you get 2 cups of tamarind water from the soaked tamarind

Step 3: Keep this aside

Step 4: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add the sundakkai and roast until it is dark brown in colour and crisp

Step 5: Once roasted, keep the sundakkai to the side

Step 6: Preheat oil in a pan over medium heat, add the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds

Step 7: Allow it to crackle

Step 8: Add the curry leaves, asafoetida, onion and brinjal (drain the water it was soaked in)

Step 9: Saute the onion and brinjal until the onion is roasted and brinjal is cooked and roasted

Step 10: Cover the pan so the brinjal cooks faster

Step 11: Once done, add the roasted sundakkai, tamarind water, water, homemade sambar powder, jaggery and salt

Step 12: Simmer the Kathirikai Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu for 15 to 20 minutes until the raw taste from the tamarind goes away and the vathal kuzhambu has thickened

Step 13: Give the Kathirikai Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu a stir occasionally so that the gravy does not stick to the bottom

Step 14: Once done, check the taste and adjust the salt and spices accordingly

Step 15: Turn off the heat and transfer the Kathirikai Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 16: Serve this delicious Kathirikai Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu along with Hot Steamed Rice, Capsicum Masala Poriyal Recipe and Elai Vadam for a delicious Tamilnadu Style lunch