In a pan add in a tsp of oil and saute the Curry leaves. Once they come to a shiny texture remove it and cool down. In the same pan saute the ½ cup garlic for 5 mins and remove to a plate.Allow it to cool down
In a Now take the Curry leaves and Garlic to a blender and make it into a fine puree by adding a small amount of water.
In the same pan and add oil once the oil becomes hot add in the jeera seeds and red chilli and add in onion and fry till they get transparent.
Add in the chopped tomato and cook till they become mushy and then add in the required Salt. Add in the turmeric powder and chilli powder.
Soak tamarind in water for about 15 mins and extract the tamarind water. Add in tamarind water. Cook till everything comes to a boil.
And then add in the ground curry leaves garlic paste. Mix well.
Simmer and cook till the Kuzhamabu consistency is reached.
Notes
Goes well with rice and fryms.
Use Gingelly oil for cooking the kulambu .
Sambar powder can also be used in place of chilli powder it tastes good!