KATHARIKKAI PULIPPU

Ingredients:

500 grms katharikka cut into about 1 ½ inches cubes
½ cup toor dal cooked well
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 lemon size tamarind ball...... 1 cup of tamarind juice
Salt to taste

To Fry In Little Oil And Grind To Paste:
1 tbs channa dal
5 dry red chillies
1 tsp black pepper corns
1 tbs coriander seeds
2 tbs of grated coconut


To Season:
1 tsp channa dal
1 tsp urad dal
¼ tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
A pinch of asafoetida powder
2 tbs oil

Method: Cook the toor dal well with the turmeric powder.

Heat a wok with the oil. add in the seasonings.
Sauté well, add in the cut katharikkai pieces.
Sauté well in the oil for about 5 minutes.

The katharikkai should look a bit limp.
Add in the ground paste and sauté well till the
oil separates. Add in the tamarind juice.
Add also the cooked toor dal.

Keep stirring slowly on low heat till the gravy thickens.
Remove and serve with any rice.