Irupuli Kozhambu (Sweet & Tangy Flavour)

Ingredients:

1.Tamarind-(100 g)

2.Thick Buttermilk -(250 ml)

3.Salt

4.Turmeric-1/4 spoon

5.Asafoetida

6.Curry leaves

7.Powdered Jaggery-(1 spoon)
8.Sambar powder -(2 spoons)
9.Drumstick - 6-7 pieces

To Fry,Grind and powder:

1.Urad Dhal-( 3 spoons)

2.Chana Dhal -( 2 spoons)

3.Red Chillies-2

4.Green chilly -1

5.Fenugreek seeds-( 1 spoon)

6.Shredded coconut-(1/2 cup)

Method:

1.Add 1 spoon oil and fry the above items till the dhal turns light brown.Then grind it into a fine powder in mixie along with shredded coconut.

2.Soak the tamarind in hot water and drain the water.
3.Put the drumstick pieces and cook till it turns soft

4.Then add 2 spoons of Sambar powder,asafoetida,salt &turmeric to the tamarind water &  boil for 10 minutes,till the raw tamarind smell fades away.

5.Keep in low flame & add the powder from the mixie.Mix well.
6.Add the powdered jaggery and boil till we you a thick consistency
7.Finally add the thick buttermilk,just cook for a few minutes and switch off stove.
8.Seasoning:Coconut oil+Mustard+curry leaves

Tip:
To make the dish thick:
Mix just 1 spoon of rice flour in 3 spoons of water, form a paste and add.(This tip can be used for Sambar/Vathakozhambu.Make sure you don't mix too much of flour as it might spoil the original taste.