பொட்டுகடலை சாம்பார்

Onion – 1 small sized , chopped
Tomato – 1 medium sized , chopped
Carrot – 1, cubed
Pottukadalai – 3 tbsp
Tamarind – a small marble sized
Corriander leaves – For garnishing
Salt to taste
Oil – 2 tsp

To Roast & Grind
Onion – 1 small sized , chopped
Tomato – 1 medium sized , chopped
Dry Red Chillies – 2-3
Coriander seeds – 2 tbsp

To Temper
Kadugu – 1/2 tsp
Ulunthamparuppu – 1/4 tsp
Jeeragam – 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves – a spring

Preparation Of Masala
Set ready the needed the ingredients. Heat 2 tsp oil in a kadai and add the dry red chillies and fry for a min in medium flame.Then add the corriander seeds and fry till nice aroma arises. Now add the chopped onion and tomato with required salt and fry till they turn soft and mushy in medium low flame and switch it off. Let it cool a bit and transfer to a blender along with the roasted gram dal and make it to a fine paste.

Heat a kadai with 2 tsp oil and add all the ingredients under To Temper and wait till the mustard splutters. Add the onion and fry till soft. Then add the tomato and fry for 2 mins. dd the chopped carrot and fry for 3 more mins, till it 3/4 done. Pour in the grounded masala with 1 cup water and tamarind extract and mix well. Allow to boil for 4-5 mins. Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve hot with idlies,dosa and pongal