VAIGHANACHE UPKARI using THAMBALE PUDI

Thambale pudi a.k.a chutney powder is one of the most versatile and tastiest powder i have known.It is made using a variety of spices, toasted coconut and lentils.I got this recipe from my mom.Its just perfect.

It can be eaten with rice,idli or dosa,roti's or use it to flavor a variety of dishes and upkari's.Its so delicious that you can have it endlessly just on its own.Here i used to flavor one of my favorite vegetable brinjal.You can use any variety of brinjal but the one i used here are the small,round green ones.They are slightly sweeter and not at all bitter.You can also stuff the brinjal with this powder and cook it with shallots.That is also one of my favorite dish.

THAMBALE PUDI

INGREDIENTS

urad dal - 1 cup
Chana dal - 1 cup
Coriander seeds - 1/2 cup
Red chillies - 10 nos
Shredded coconut - 3 cups
Curry leaves - 1 cup
Tamarind - 2 tsp
salt

METHOD

Roast each dal separately and keep aside.Roast coconut,red chillies,curryleaves and coriander seeds also separately and keep aside.Coarsely grind urad dal and chana dal and keep aside.grind coriander seeds smoothly and keep aside.Grind red chillies also to a fine powder and keep aside.Then grind the coconut smoothly and later add the dried curry leaves and grind it together.Then mix everything together in a bowl with tamarind and salt.Store it in a cool place in a dry container until use.
NOTE:-The blender should be totally dry before grinding the ingredients.That will increase the shelf life of the powder.

VAIGHANACHE UPKARI

INGREDIENTS

Brinjal - 6-7 nos ,diced I used the small ,round green ones.You can use variety.
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
turmeric - 1/2 tsp
red chilli pdr - 1 tsp
curry leaves - 1 sprig
thambale pudi - 1/3 cup
salt

METHOD

Coat the diced brinjal with the powder and keep aside.Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds,when it starts to crackle add curry leaves,turmeric pdr and red chilli pdr.Then add the coated brinjal.Sprinkle some water and add salt.Cover and Cook on a medium low heat for 15-20 mins or until tender.Serve hot with rice and dal.

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