Vada Kuzhambu

This is a typical Tamilnadu dish. This is one of the favorite dishes of mine which i learned it from my MIL. The dish looks very rich and might seem difficult at first sight. But it is very simple and easy one and you can make within half an hour if  vadas are already  made .Vadai kuzhambu is made with fresh masala vada or leftover vadas made with chana dhal ,onion and spices.I am making with leftover vadas in this receipe. Here goes the receipe....

INGREDIENTS:

1.Vadai/Pakoda-10
2.Onions-1(chopped)
3.Tomato-1(chopped)
4.Salt-as needed
5Chilli powder-1tbs
6.Corriander powder-1/2tbs
7.Turmeric powder-pinch
8.Oil
9.Seasoning-1tbs(Mustard,Urad dhal)

GRIND 1:
Ginger-1inch
Garlic-4cloves
Saunf-1/2tbs
Cinnamon-1inch
Cloves-3
Grind with little water

GRIND 2:
Coconut-1/2cup
Khus khus-1/4tbs
Tamarind- Very little
Grind with little water

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,add seasoning,onions saute it untill brown.
• Add tomato,salt,chilli powder,corriander powder and ginded masala no.1 let it cook  for 5mins untill the raw smell goes away.
• Then Add grinded masala no.2 with little water and allow it cook for for 5mins or untill it becomes thick.
• Finally add vadai and switch off the flame immediately and finally garnish with corriander leaves

NOTE:
The vada should not get diluted in the kuzhambu and so you should put the vadas five minutes before you are going to remove the pan from stove and serve.

GOES WELL WITH:
   Dosa and plain rice