Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Tamarind Sevai.

Ingredients:
Readymade Sevai - 900 grams
Tamarind - about the size of a lemon (in puree form)
Ulundam Paruppu (Urid Dal-white) - 1 tsp
Groundnut (Roasted, unsalted) - 2 tsp
Gingelly Oil - 2 tbsp
Red Chillies (dried) - 4
Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
Curry Leaves, Mustard seeds - as required
Salt to taste
Masala powder to be made from:
Malli (Dhaniya) - 4 tsp
Cumin seeds (Jeera) - 1 tsp
Split peas (Channa Dal) - 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds - ½ tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Grated Coconut (unsweetened) - 1 tsp

Directions:
Readymade sevai is available in the market.Buy it and prepare sevai as described in it.Roast and grind the ingredients given for the Masala powder. Heat oil, put mustard seeds, Ulundam paruppu, Red Chillies and Curry leaves and fry well. Now pour the tamarind puree into it. Add the prepared masala powder, Turmeric powder and salt. Cook the mixture well in low heat, till the oil seprates and floats. Remove from heat, let it cool, and mix well with Sevai and serve.

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