VALAKKAI VATHAKKAL

Simple side dish.


VALAKKAI VATHAKKAL

Ingredients:

1 cup of cubed valakkai
½ tsp tamarind paste mix with 3 tbs of water
¾ tsp chillie powder
¼ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp turmeric powder
A big pinch of asafoetida powder
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbs oil
Salt to taste

Method:

Heat a wok with the oil.
Add in the mustard seeds and asafoetida powder and curry leaves..
Now add in the cubed valakkai, salt , tamarind mixture,
chillie powder, and turmeric powder.

On medium heat, stir fry until the valakkai is cooked.
It will be like a roast. Remove and serve.
Good as a side dish for sambar or rasam rice.