Thakkali Kuzhambu
By: Mythreyi Dilip
Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 3:08pm

Ingredients




1 cup Tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup Onion, chopped 
2 Garlic cloves, sliced
2 Green chilies  
1 cup Coconut milk
1 teaspoon Chili powder
1 teaspoon Kuzhambu powder 
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric 
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds 
Salt to taste
Sesame oil

Preparation

1 Heat oil in a kadai, wok or large frying pan and add mustard seeds. When it crackles add the onions, garlic and green chilly, fry for few minutes.  2 Add the tomatoes and fry until they are mashed.  3 Next, add the chilly powder, kuzhambu powder, turmeric and salt. Add enough water, cover with lid and simmer for 8 mins.  4 Finally, add the coconut paste, bring to boil and serve hot with dosa or idly.