VATHAKUZHAMBHU RECIPE | BEETROOT VATHAKUZHAMBHU

Vathakuzhambhu is a usual one which i normally make with shallots, drumsticks or any othe rveggie. But this is the first time i am making with beetroot as one of my friend told that beetroot vathakuzhambhu  is a popular one at her place. After i started making vathakuzhambhu with beetroot it has become a popular one at my house too. Go ahead and try this one and will like it for sure.

INGREDIENTS: (SERVES 4-5)

BEETROOT (CHOPPED)	1/4 CUP
TAMARIND EXTRACT	4 CUPS
SAMBAR POWDER	4 TSP
SALT	AS NEEDED
SESAME OIL	2 TBLSP
MUSTARD SEEDS	1/2 TSP
FENUGREEK SEEDS(Vendhayam)	1/8 TSP
TOORDAL	1/4 TSP
RED CHILLI	2
ASAFOETIDA	2 PINCHES
TURMERIC POWDER	1/4 TSP
CURRY LEAVES	FEW

METHOD:

• Soak the goose berry sized tamarind in hot water and extract 4 cups of tamarind water.


• In a pan add oil and temper with mustard seeds , fenugreek seeds, toor dal ,red chillis and curry leaves.
• When the dal turn golden brown add the beet root and saute for few minutes.

• Now add tamarind water,sambar powder,turmeric powder,salt and asafoetida.
• allow this to boil till it reaches a thick gravy consistency.

• The beetroot will also get cooked by this time.
• Add few curry leaves and smear a tsp of sesame oil on the top.
• Normally we add little jaggery to this kuzhambhu, but since beetroot has sweetness no need to add it.
• We had with Beans paruppu usili.

NOTE:

1. You can make this vathakuzhambhu with any veggies of your choice.
2. Some people add sambar powder in the oil and saute for a minute and add the tamarind water.

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