Andhra Puli Kulumbu

Ingredients:

Okra/Lady's Finger - 1 Lb (Chopped)

Onions - 2 (Chopped)

Green Chillies - 4 (Slit Lengthwise)

Tomatoes - 4 to 5 (Chopped)

Tamarind Juice - 2 Cups

Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.

Salt - To Taste

Oil - 3 to 4 tbsp.

Curry Leaves - Few (For Garnishing)

Method:

Chop all the veggies (onions,tomatoes,green chillies and okra/lady's finger)

and set it aside.

Extract juice from tamarind and keep it aside.

Heat a pan with 3 to 4 tbsp. of oil and add onions and saute for few mins.

Then add okra/lady's finger and saute till they are tender.

Now add chopped tomatoes,green chillies and enough salt and cook till

the tomatoes are soft and mushy.

Add red chilli powder and stir it well.Let it cook until the raw aroma leaves.

Add tamarind juice and mix it well.Allow it boil until the gravy/curry thickens.

Check for the seasoning.Adjust if necessary.

Remove from the heat and garnish with some curry leaves.

Serve it hot with rice and sesame oil/gingelly oil and appalam.

Note : Brinjal or Drumstick can also be substituted with Okra/Lady's Finger.