Venthaya Kuzhambu – (Healthy Methi and spices in tamarind gravy)

Fenugreek (also known as Greek Hay and Fenigreek), is an herb that is commonly found growing in the Mediterranean region of the world. Fenugreek seeds have been found to contain protein, vitamin C, niacin, potassium. 

The Health benefits are:

• Balancing Cholesterol, Lowering Blood Sugar Levels, Natural Cure for Heartburn and Acid Reflux. 

Venthaya Kuzhambu is a healthy quick preparation. Its quick, easy and utterly delicious. 

  

Ingredients:

Tamarind juice (extracted)           2 cups

Turmeric powder                         ½ tsp

Sambhar powder                         2 tsp

Asafetida                                 ½ tsp

Salt                                        to taste

Seasonings:

Giggly oil (NELLA ENNAI)           2 tsp

Red chillies                             6 no

Bengal gram                           2 tsp

Toovar Dhal                           1 tsp
Peanuts                                 1 tbsp

Urdh dhal                              ½ tsp

Fenugreek seeds                    1 tsp

Curry Leaves                          few

Method

• In a kadai, add oil and when it’s hot, add all seasoning items and fry till slight brown color.
• Now add Sambhar powder, Asafetida, turmeric powder in it and fry for few seconds.
• Now add the tamarind juice an d salt  and allow to slowly boil on a medium low flame.
• After about 15 minutes or so, when the gravy has been reduced, and becomes a little thick, switch off  the flame.
• Delicious Venthaya Kuzhambu is ready to be served with steaming hot rice and adding 1 tsp of gingili oil to enhance the flavors of the gravy. 

Tip

• If the gravy is too watery add 1 tsp of rice flour mixed in 2 tsp of water and add to the kuzhambu and boil it.
• I always feel it tastes best the next day as the spices have soaked in the tamarind gravy all day long!!!