Masala Kara Kuzhambu Podi - 250g

A Chettinad style spice blend for tangy kara kuzhambu.

Ingredients: Red chillies, coriander seeds, channa dal, tuvar dal, black pepper, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, rice, curry leaves, fennel and urad dal.

Preparation: Prepare tamarind extract. Temper sesame oil with mustard, fenugreek, channa dal, red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida. Gently sauté about 4 tablespoons of podi without burning, then simmer with the tamarind extract. Add sautéed small onions, tomatoes and garlic, plus vegetables or vathals if desired. Balance with a little jaggery; rice flour can be added to thicken.