Thengai Aracha Kuzhambu

Thenga aracha kuzhambu essentially means a sambar which has coconut in it. This is very similar to regular sambar but we add some extra spices along with coconut to make this.

Ingredients:

• Tamarind - Small lemon sized
• Onion / pearl onions / okra
• Sambar powder - 1 tsp
  
• Salt
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• To powder -
  
• Split urad dal - 4 tsp
• Rice - 2 tsp
• Channa dal - 1 tsp
• Vendayam - 1/4 tsp
• Dried red chillies - 6
• Coconut - 1 cup

Preparation:

• Heat some oil and add mustard seeds to it.
• Once the mustard seeds have sputtered add the onions to it and fry till golden brown. Add the sambar powder to the onions. (If using okra fry it lightly as well.)
• Add the tamarind water to the mixture and also add required amount of salt. Bring it to boil.
• Roast all the dals, red chillies and add coconut in the end. Allow it to cool for some time then grind them to a fine powder.
• Once the mixture has boiled well add the powdered dal to it. Allow it to boil for a minute or two and remove from flame.
• Serve with hot rice and some curry.