VENDI PULI KULAMBU (Kugan )

VENDI PULI KULAMBU

Ingredients:

300 grms vendi cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tsp oil

1 tbs oil
1 tsp urad dal
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
A pinch of asafetida powder

1 big onion chopped
1 big tomato chopped
1 tbs tomato paste
1 tbs tamarind paste, more if you like
½ tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp chilli powder, little more if you like
Salt to taste
2 cups of water

Method:
Clean and wipe the vendi dry, cut into pieces.
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and sauté the vendi a little and remove.

Heat the 1 tbs oil in a pan. Add in all the seasonings.
Let them crackle, add in the onions and sauté till light brown.
Add in the chopped tomat and the tomato paste, cook till mushy.

Add in the tamarind paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt.
Cook till oil rises to top, add in the water, stir well.
Add in the sautéed vendi, stir nicely.
Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, remove to serve.

NOTE: The next time I cook this, I will add few garlic pips.