Spicy tamarind Curry aka "Kara kuzhambu"

Kara Kuzhambu

Ingredients

Small red Onions  handful
Garlic Cloves- 6
Onion -1
Tomatoes-1

Sesame seed oil
Mustard seeds
Pepper Whole-1/4 tsp
Curry leaf
Green Chili-2
Red chili-3

Fenugreek powder-1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Chili powder-1 tsp
Sambar Powder- 2 tsp

To Grind 

Grated Coconut-1/2 cup
Fennel seeds-1/4 tsp

Fresh Tamarind Paste 2 tsp


Method

In a kadai or a small pot add about 2 to 3 table spoons of Sesame oil add the mustard seeds when hot and when it begins to sputter add the red onions and sliced garlic fry for a minute add the curry leaves,pepper,chilies and the sliced onion fry till translucent then add the curry powders followed by some water .Fry it till the raw smell disappears then add the mango pieces enough water and cook for approx 10 minutes now add the chopped tomatoes, the ground coconut paste,tamarind paste and a little water mix well and boil for another 10-12 minutes till the oil separates and comes to the top.
Now you will know the tasty kara kuzhambu is ready to be served with some white rice and papad!!

Optional

Using Sesame oil brings out the flavor!
Serve with a tad bit of Ghee over hot white rice!