Karuveppilai Kuzhambu

Ingredients

• • Curry leaves (fresh, tender) - 1 cup
• • Garlic (peeled) - 6 flakes
• • Ginger - 1 inch piece
• • Tamarind - marble size
• • Poppy seeds - 1 tablespoon
• • Red chillies - 5
• • Green chillies - 2
• • Coconut (grated, fresh) - 2 tablespoons
• • Onions (small, peeled) - ½ cup
• • Salt - as required

Ingredients For Seasoning

• • Mustard seeds - ¼ teaspoon
• • Urad dal - ½ teaspoon

Method

• 1. Fry red chillies, green chillies, garlic, ginger and curry leaves in little oil for few minutes.
• 2. Dry roast poppy seeds separately.
• 3. Grind everything together along with soaked tamarind, coconut and salt.
• 4. Slice onions finely.
• 5. Heat little oil, fry the seasonings, onion till it turns golden.
• 6. Add ground paste and fry for few minutes till good smell comes.
• 7. Add just enough water and boil for few minutes.
• 8. Serve with idli or cooked rice.