Venthaiya Kulambu (Methi kulambu)

Ingredients:

Venthaiyam/Methi seeds : 1 -1 1/2 tsp
Raw rice : 2 tsp
Red chilly : 3
Tamarind pulp : 1 lemon size
Jaggery : 1 TSP (optional)
Onions :1 chopped
Mustard seeds : 1 tsp
turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp
salt
Oil
Curry leaves

Method:

Heat tawa, then dry roast methi seeds for 1-2 mins.
Then add raw rice & red chillies and fry for 4-5 mins.
Once it's done, allow it to cool.
Grind the above mixture using a blender & keep it aside.
Heat oil in a tawa,then add mustard seeds.
Once the mustard seeds started spluttering, then add curry leaves & saute.
Then add tamarind pulp & saute until the raw smell is gone.
Then add little water, grinded mixture, chopped onions, turmeric powder and little jaggery.
Mix it well & allow it to boil.

Vendaiya kulambu is ready to serve.

This goes well with Rice.