Karuveppilai Kuzhambu / Curry Leaves Tamarind gravy

This is one of the traditional dish which is forgotten in these days cooking. It has many medicinal values. And the main ingredient is very cheaply available.

What you need:
Sesame Oil - 3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Thoor Dhal - 1 tsp
Red chilli - 1 no
Tamarind paste - 2 tbsp mixed in 2 cups water
Turmeric Powder - pinch
Asafoetida - ½ tsp
Salt as reqd

To roast and grind to powder:

Uradh Dhal - 1 tbsp

Channa Dhal - 2 tbsp

Whole Black Pepper - ½ tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli - 6 - 8 nos 

Curry leaves - 2 handfull

How to make:

In a drop of oil roast all the ingredients and grind to smooth powder.

In a deep tawa heat oil add mustard seeds once it cracks add thoor dhal, fenugreek seeds, red chilly saute well and add tamarind water. 

Now add turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt and the roasted powder let it boil until it thickens.

Serve it hot with steamed rice.