Vetha Kuzhambu ~ Ramya

Vetha kuzhambu is a spicy gravy made with either fresh vegetable or dried vathal or sundakai.The main  flavors of this recipe really shine with small onions.This south indian dish is mainly served with rice and papad.Here is one of my friends recipe with little change......   

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Small onion-6-8(Remove the skin)
2.I used Raw plantai and drumstick-2cup(Cut into medium pieces)
Preferably Vegetables like Raw plantain,drumstick,Brinjal,Milagai vathal,Dried sundakai etc
3.Tamarind pulp-2cups
4.Sambar powder-2tbs
5.Seasoning-Mustard,Fenugreek seeds,Chana dhal,Red chilli
6.Asafoetida/Hing-Pinch
7.Turmeric powder
8.Salt as needed
9.Oil preferably gingelly oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a deep pan,once the oil is hot ,add seasoning one by one ,then add onion saute it untill they turn into golden brown color.
• Then add vegetables and hing fry it for 5-10mins .
• Now add thick tamarind extract,turmeric powder,salt,sambar powder and enough water and let it cook untill it becomes little thick and oil starts to seperate on top.
• Finally garnish with curry leaves and corriander leaves.   

GOES WELL WITH:
    Hot steamed rice