Appala kuzhambu/ Papad kuzhambu:-

Ingredients:-

Tamarind-big gooseberry size

Fenugreek-1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Rice flour-1tbsp

Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

Water-as required

Salt-to taste

Sesame oil-3tbsp

Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp

Channa dal-1tsp

Urad dal-1tsp

Hing-1/2 tsp

Jaggery-1tsp

Sambar powder-1tbsp(add more based on taste)

Red chilli-3 nos

Onion-1(finely chopped)

Curry leaves-few

Appalam /papad-3-5 nos

How to make appala kuzhambu:-

* Heat sesame oil in a kadai.Fry the papad in oil.

* Lower the flame & splutter mustard seeds,urad dal, channa dal, Fenugreek & cumin seeds.

 Add curry leaves & Red chillies&onions.

*Once the dal turns golden lower the flame completely.Add turmeric powder and sambar powder.

*Add salt& Hing.

*Add fried papads & Rice flour.

* Saute quickly and add 1cup of tamarind extract immediately.

* Add jaggery and boiled the kuzhambu til raw smell leaves.It becomes thick &oil starts to float on top.

* Switch off the flame.Serve to the hot plain Rice with any vegetable curry.

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