ONION SAMBAR/KULAMBU

Ingredients:

1. Small /Large onion-1cup  
2. Tomato-1/4cup
3. Tamarind Water-1/4cup
4. Mustard seeds
5. Curry leaves
6. Asafoetida-1/4tsp
7. Red-chili-1
8. Cumin seeds-1/4tsp
9. Shred Coconut-1/3cup
10. Cinnamon-1/4stick
11. Cloves-3
12. Aniseeds-1/2tsp
13. Ginger-a few(optional)
14. curry powder-1 1/2tsp
15. salt-to taste
16. water-3 1/2cups

To Grind:

• Take a blender,drop shred coconut,cinnamon,cloves,aiseeds,ginger and water.

Method:

• Place a kadai and add oil,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,curry leaves,asafoetida and red-chili.
• After popping the seeds add finely chopped onions.
• Onion comes in golden brown and add finely chopped tomatoes.
• Add a tamarind water,salt ,curry powder and mix well.Wait for 5mins.
• After add 3cups of water and boiling well.Wait for 8mins.
• After boiling the water add grind paste and add balance cup of water and mix well. Wait for 10mins.
• After 10 mins.Hot and serve with boiled rice and appalam.

Note:

•  I am serving only 2 members.