Mangai vathal kuzhambu with Artichoke Thoran

Mangai vathal are sun dried raw mango slices.Mom brought these,this last trip because she knew how much i love these.We make theeyal and vatha kuzhambu with these.These vathals are super tangy , so we reduce the amount of tamarind in the curry.I served this with artichoke thoran, adapted from Inji pennu's version.She has step by step instructions of how to clean and chop artichoke.Do check it out.I wanted this post to be send for Mango mania, but got delayed by a day...:(

Mangai vathal Kuzhambu



Ingredients

Mangai vathal - 1/2 cup
Sambhar powder - 2 tbsp
Small Onion - 6-8 (sliced)
Garlic - 5 cloves (sliced)
Asafoetida - two pinch
Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1tsp
Urad dal - 1/2tsp
Curry leaves - as needed
Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp(optional)
Salt - as needed

Method

In a pan, heat oil and fry mustard seeds,urad dal and then curry leaves.Add onion and garlic now, fry this until they are soft.Now add the sambhar powder and saute for few min.s.Finally add tamarind,asafoetida,magai vathal,salt and required amount of water.Let it boil until vathal is soft and kuzhambu is thick enough.Serve it hot with rice.