Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Molagu Kozhambu (Spicy Sambar)



Since I was making Poricha Kootu which is my abso fav thing in the world esp if made by my mom, I decided to make Molagu Kozhambu for D as he is not very into Kootus. Anyways it has come out so well today that I can't wait for my hubby to come and try it out. :)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Small red onions peeled by hand and sliced fine
1 tsp Tamarind paste
Oil for frying

Seasoning:

1 Tbsp oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)
few Curry leaves

Ground paste:
Heat little oil in a small pan
Add 4 red chillies
1 tsp Tuar daal
1 tsp Urad daal
Add to mixer along with a a sprig of curry leaves
Grind to a coarse powder form.

Method:
Heat oil in a pan
Add the seasonings.Then the onions.
Fry till golden.
Add ground paste and fry for a couple of mins.
Add the tamarind paste and 2 cups water and salt to taste.
Boil till oil floats on top.
Serve on hot rice.


2 comments:

Arundathi said...

mmm...looks delicious. did d like it? and nice bowl ;)

Bhavani said...

D loved it! Had to promise I'd make it the same way everytime :) I love the bowl too.Thanks A