Menthaya Kuzhambu
                                       (menthayam denotes methi)

Ingredients :  Tamarind paste/extract,  salt, oil, mustard seeds,  methi seeds(1 tsp), urad dhal(1 tsp), channa dal(1/2 tsp), toor dhal(1/2 tsp),  dry red pepper(5), asafoetida powder.

In a hard bottomed vessel,  saute mustard seeds,  methi seeds, urad dhal, channa dhal, toor dhal, red pepper and asafoetida in 2 spoons of oil.
After the mustard splitters and the other grains are roasted,  add tamarind extract/paste and water.
Add salt(2tsp should be fine).
After this boils well for 5-10 minutes,  add a spoon of sugar or jaggery.
Add rice flour dissolved in a spoon of water for consistency and thickness.
Garnish with curry leaves.



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