Saravana Bhavan vathakuzhambu

Hey chenniites... missing saravana bhavan meals? try this recipe and feel at home!! Happy cooking!!

You will Need,

Tamarind extract from 1 lemon size tamarind ball
Channa dhal - 3 tsp
Red chillies - 8
Dhaniya or coriander - 2 tsp
Shredded coconut - 3 tsp
Fenugreek or methi seeds - 1 tsp
Asafoestida - a pinch
Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
Any veggie of ur choice like brinjal, drumstick, okra [bindi],yam,etc..

for seasoning,

gingelly oil - 4 tsp
mustard - 1 tsp
Method:

In a non stick tawa heat a tsp of oil and roast the channa dhal, dhaniya seeds, red chiillies, and coconut , each separately and allow it to cool.Grind all the above to a smooth paste with some curry leaves and keep aside.

In a kadai, heat the gingelly oil, season mustard and curry leaves and add the desired vegetable. I used drumsticks.saute in oil for 5 minutes. Add a cup of water, a pinch of asafoetida and salt, cover and cook until the vegetable is soft and done.

Now add the ground paste, stir well for 2 minutes and then add the tamarind extract.
Allow it to boil till the raw smell disappears.
Serve with plain white rice and papad or appalam.