TOMATO VATHAKUZHAMBHU RECIPE | THAKKALI VATHAKUZHAMBHU

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

INGREDIENTS:

TOMATO	4-5 NO
SAMBAR POWDER	3 –4 TSP
SALT	AS NEEDED
ASAFOETIDA	1/4 TSP
JAGGERY	1/ TSP
SESAME OIL	2 TBLSP
TOOR DAL	2 TSP
MUSTARD SEEDS	1/4 TSP
FENUGREEK SEEDS(VENDAYAM)	1/4 TSP
DRY RED CHILIES	2 NO
TURMERIC POWDER	1/4 TSP
WATER	2 CUPS
CURRY LEAVES	FEW

METHOD:

• Chop the tomatoes into fine pieces.

• 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.

• Now add the sambar powder and saute for few seconds.

• Now add the chopped tomatoes and saute well for 3minutes in a medium flame.

• 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.

• If handled with a dry and clean spoon this can be kept in the refrigerator and consumed for 2 days.