Black Eye Bean Kulambu

Kulambu is nothing but Gravy. This gravy style which i have adapted is traditionally made with vatral and called as vatral kulambu.In this recipe i have used blackeye beans alternatively you can also use butter beans are any mix of vegetable. This spicy gravy can be served with rice.

Ingredients:

Toor dhal-2 tsp

Urad dhal-2 tsp

Coriander seeds-2 tsp

Channa dhal-2 tsp

Rice-1 tsp

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Pepper corn-1 tsp

Turmeric powder-1 tsp

Red chilli powder-1 tsp

Vendium seeds-1/2 tsp

Tamarind- one lemon size

Curry leaves-a few stalk

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Small onions-5 to 6 sliced lengthwise

Salt-as requied

1 can of black eye bean

Oil-1 tbsp

Method:

Dry fry the dhal,seeds and rice other than mustard seeds.Grind the fried ingredients along with red chilli powder.

Add oil in a pan season with mustard seeds and curry leaves, then add onions and saute it for a while. Now add the ground ingredients and fry it for a while. Now add the tamarind extract,turmeric powder ,black eye bean and salt.

Boil it for about 5 t0 10 minutes. Serve hot with rice.