Manathakkali vatralkozhambu

INGREDIENTS

Manathakkali vathal	2tbs
Vethakozhmbu powder	3tsp
Turmeric powder	1/4tsp
Tamarind	Lemon sized ball
Salt	2-3tsp
Gingelly oil	3tbs
Mustard seeds	1tsp
Tur Dal	1tsp
Red chillies	2-3
Fenugreek seeds	1/2tsp
Curry leaves	1string
Asafoetida	1/4tsp

METHOD
1.Soak Tamarind in hot water for an hour and extract juice three times.
2.Heat oil in a thick sauce pan,add mustard seeds when it crackles add turdhal,fenugreek,red chillies,curry leaves,asafoetida and the manathakkali vathal(shown in the picture).
3.When the vathal turns dark brown add the tamarind water,turmeric powder and allow it to boil.
4.When it starts boiling add the vathakozambu powder,salt and let it boil till it thickens.
5.In case if it is still watery make a paste out of rice flour and water and add.

NOTES

• In case vethakozhmbu powder is not available sambar powder can be used(little extra).
• Little jaggery can also be added.
• Same way this  kozhambu can be made with sundakkai vathal.