Lady’s finger curry / kulambu

This was a kulambu which was frequent in our home . This was a tamarind based curry goes well with rice.

Requirements:

Lady’s finger (cut) – ½ cup

Pearl onion      -  10 -15 nos

Tomato  - 1

Chilly powder -  2 tbs

Coriander powder – 1 ½ tbs

Garlic   - 3 -4 cloves

Tamarind juice  - ¼ cup

To grind  : 

coconut – 2 tbs

khuskhus – ½ tsp

ginger – 1” piece

Method :

Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds , onion , garlic, curry leaves.

Add lady’s finger and sauté for few minutes.

Then add sliced tomatoes , chilly powder, coriander powder  and turmeric powder.

Fry till the raw smell of masala leaves .

 Then add the tamarind juice and required salt.

When the veggie is cooked , add the grounded masala and allow to boil.

Serve with plain rice or curd rice.