TOMATO VATHA KOZHAMBU

Vatha Kozhmabu is one of the most famous recipes in tam brahm traditional cooking. I got to learn this wonderful recipe from my MIL who has a magical hand when it comes to cooking. This is not at all difficult. Here it goes

Ingredients

serves 2

Tomatoes - 4 medium sized or 2 if its big

Tamarind - make a ball to the size of a lemon saoked in a cup of water for a while or 3 tsp if using a paste

Vathal (manathakaali) - 1/2 a cup

Sambhar powder - 1 tsp

Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Hing - a small pinch

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp

curry leaves - a few

oil - 2 tsp

Salt - to taste

How to make it

Grind tomatoes, tamarind to a medium watery consistency

Heat oil in a pan, temper mustard seeds, curry leaves.

Add Vathal and Hing and fry for about 2-3 minutes.

Add the tomato paste, sambhar powder, turmeric powder and red chilli powder.

Let it boil for 5-6 minutes and turn color. Add salt to taste. Serve it with Hot rice

p.s. - For a thicker consistency, mix a small amount of rice flour and pour it.