Chepankilangu kuzhambu/Tararoot curry

Chepankilangu kuzhambu/Tararoot curry

Ingredients:

Chepankilangu/Tara root      -  6-7

onion                                     - 3/4 cup finely chopped

tomato                                   - 1 cup finely chopped

curry leaves                           - few

mustard seeds                        -1/2 tsp

fenugreek seeds                     -1/4 tsp

hing /asafoetida                      -1/8 tsp

turmeric                                  - 1/8 tsp

tamarind paste                        -11/2 tsp

sambar powder                       -11/2 tsp

whole red chillies                    - 2

sesame oil                               -3 tbsp

salt                                          -to taste

Method:

• In a pressure cooker cook cheppankilangu/tara root with water for 1 whistle.
• Once the pressure goes off drain the water and peel the skin.
• Chop into cubes

• In a cup of water mix tamarind paste and keep it aside

• In a kadai heat oil and temper with mustard seeds,whole red chillies, fenugreek seeds and hing.

• Add onions and curry leaves and cook until golden

• Add the turmeric.

• Add finely chopped tomatoes  and cook for 2 minutes.

• Now put salt and sambar powder.

• Once the masala blends well and tomato becomes mushy add the cubed cheppankilangu, tamarind water and a cup of water to it.

• Now cover it with a lid.
• Cook for 10-12 minutes in medium.

• Serve with Rice and papad.

Serves    4