SEERAGA KUZHAMU (சீரக குழம்பு)

                               SEERAGA KUZHAMU

 Tamarind           - 1 small lime size

Salt                     - 11/2 stp.

Sambar powder  - 1 stp

Mustard seed      - 1/2 tsp

cumin seeds         - 1/2 stp.

Red chilies’        - 4

Asafetida          - a bit

Black gram dhal  - 1/2 tsp

Bengal gram dhal - 1/2 tsp

Red gram    dhal    -1/2 tsp

(thru dhal)

Curry leaves         -1/2 tsp

Soak the tamarind in a cup of water and extract

the juice for about 1/2 it.

Add salt, sambar powder, curry leaves. Heat

a little oil. Add mustard seeds, when they cracks,

 and seeragam,dhals, asafetida and red chilies’. 

Fry them till golden brown and add to tamarind juice.

Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.

 When the gravy gets thickened,

dissolve 1 tsp. rice flour in a little \

water and add. After five minutes, remove from the fire.

 (Vegetables like ladies finger, brinjal, onion

 can be added, if necessary.)