ULUNTHU CURRY (Kugan )

ULUNTHU CURRY

Ingredients:
(A)
¼ cup urad dal soaked for ½ an hour
2 cups of water
1 small tomato cut into cubes
¼ tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste

1 tbs oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp cumin seeds
A pinch of asafetida powder
3 pips garlic minced
½ tsp ginger minced
1 sprig curry leaves

½ tsp red chillie powder
¼ tsp garam masala powder
½ tsp jiggery
1 tbs tamarind pulp

1 tbs coriander leaves chopped

Method:

Add in all the ingredients in (A) and boil on low heat till the urad dal is cooked.
Remove and mash up the dal a bit, keep aside.

Heat a wok, add in the oil, add in the mustard and cumin seeds.
Let them crackle, add in the asafetida powder, garlic and ginger.
Sauté for a minute, add in the curry leaves.

Now pour the cooked dal to the seasonings.
Add in the red chillie powder, garam masala powder, jiggery,
and the tamarind paste. Give a good stir, add little water if needed.
Boil on low flame till the raw smell goes.
Remove and garnish with the coriander leaves. Serve with rice or roti.