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Manathakali Vathakuzhambu By Chef Rakesh Raghunathan

Rakesh Raghunathan
Manathakali Vathakuzhambu is an authentic Tamil Nadu dish. Chef Rakesh Raghunathan shares the recipe for this tangy and spicy dish.

Serves4

Cooking Time10-20 Min

Meal Typecurry

Preparation Time8-10 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

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Ingredients

    • 3 tsp black nightshade

    • 2 tsp sesame oil

    • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds

    • 1 tsp mustard seeds

    • 1/4 tsp asafetida

    • 1 cup tamarind water

    • 2 tbsp sambar powder

    • 1 tsp split bengal gram

    • 1 tsp jaggery

    • 3 - 4 red chillies

    • Few curry leaves

    • 1/2 cup coconut milk

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Soak a handful of tamarind in water and extract the juice.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tsp sesame oil in a pot, add 1tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp split bengal gram, ¼ tsp asafetida, and saute.

  3. 3

    Then add 3 tsp black nightshade, 3 - 4 red chillies, 2 tsp sambar powder and mix it well. Then add a few curry leaves.

  4. 4

    Now add 1 cup tamarind water, salt to taste, jaggery and mix well.

  5. 5

    Then add 1/2 cup coconut milk and let the mixture simmer until it reaches a thick consistency.

  6. 6

    Manathakkali Vathakulambu is ready to serve now.

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