WITHOUT TAMARIND – NO ONION NO GARLIC RECIPE

Vathakuzhambhu is a my all time favorite recipe and already i have posted my version of vathakuzhambhu  with video too. This thakkali kuzhambhu is a unique recipe which is made without tamarind and almost tastes like a chunky tomato thokku. This weekend i made this vathakuzhambhu after a very long time and we all enjoyed with hot rice and poricha kootu. Also check out my

  • Arai puli kuzhambu
  • Vendakkai puli mandi
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INGREDIENTS:

TOMATO4-5 NO
SAMBAR POWDER3 –4 TSP
SALTAS NEEDED
ASAFOETIDA1/4 TSP
JAGGERY1/ TSP
SESAME OIL2 TBLSP
TOOR DAL2 TSP
MUSTARD SEEDS1/4 TSP
FENUGREEK SEEDS(VENDAYAM)1/4 TSP
DRY RED CHILIES2 NO
TURMERIC POWDER1/4 TSP
WATER2 CUPS
CURRY LEAVESFEW
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METHOD:

  • Chop the tomatoes into fine pieces.
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  • In a pan add sesame oil and add the mustard seeds, toor dal vendayam(fenugreek seeds) and when the mustard crackles add the red chillies.
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  • Now add the sambar powder and saute for few seconds.
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  • Now add the chopped tomatoes and saute well for 3minutes in a medium flame.
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  • Now add 2 cups of water and add salt, turmeric powder and jaggery.
  • Let this mixture boil for 12 to 15 minutes till the raw smell of the sambar powder goes and the kuzhambhu reaches the right consistency.
  • Before transferring this to a serving bowl add a tsp of sesame oil and add curry leaves.
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  • If handled with a dry and clean spoon this can be kept in the refrigerator and consumed for 2 days.