In a pan add in oil once it heats up add in Mustard Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds and Urad Dal let them splutter, and then add Garlic pods and curry leaves. Now add the chopped small onions.
Meanwhile, soak the tamarind in water and extract tamarind juice. Once the shallots are nicely cooked add in the tomato.
Cook till they turn mushy. Next, add-in Sambar powder, Turmeric powder, and Salt mix well. Cook in a low flame for 2 mins.
Now add in the tamarind water and mix well. Cover the pan and allow it to simmer in a lower flame till oil separates and the kuzhambu consistency is reached.
Notes
· Serve hot with Rice.
· Sambar powder can also be replaced with kuzhambu milagai thool.
· Don’t replace sesame oil with any other oil.
· Tastes good the next day and can be even had with Idli or Dosa too.