KARA KUZHAMBU

Ingredients:

·                     1 drumstick , cut into 2 inch pieces

·                     2 small sized Brinjal, drumstick diced and keep it immersed in water

·                     Tamarind extract 2 1/2 - 3 cups

·                     1 medium sized onion, roughly chopped

·                     1 medium sized tomato, chopped 

·                     A pinch of asafoetida

·                     1 tsp of mustard seeds

·                     1/2 tsp. of fenugreek seeds

·                     Chopped coriander leaves

·                     2 tablespoon of coconut Oil

·                     Salt

METHOD:

·         Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds,once they crackle, add the fenugreek seeds and curry leaves. Fry for a second.

·         Add the chopped onions and asafoetida  and salt.Fry until it turns translucent.Then add the tomatoes , followed by drumstick and brinjal and drumstick. Fry for a couple of minutes.

·         Pour the tamarind extract. Cover and cook on medium flame.Allow it to boil until the veggies are cooked and the raw smell of the tamarind disappears.

·         When the kuzhambu comes to the right consistency (i.e.) a little bit thick add 1 glass of coconut milk and allow it to boil for few more minutes.

·         Pour the coconut oil on top and remove from heat.