Kadalai Maavu Masala

This quick and simple recipe  is from a TV show.I was skeptical at first trying this one , but the chef repeatedly claimed this will taste just like our Potato Masala (the one we make for Poori/Chappathi).Amazingly he was right.We liked this healthier version with out potato .

P.S : Sorry for the Not -so- good picture .I blame my camera being out of charge and had to use iPhone.

What you will need

Onion  - 1 medium sized (chopped)

Tomatoes - 2 (chopped)

Green chillies - 1-2 (slit lengthwise)

Chilli powder - 1tsp 

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves -  as needed

Asafoetida - a pinch

Oil - 1 tbsp

Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp

Channa Dal - 1/2 tsp

Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp

Salt -  to taste

Kadalai maavu / Gram flour  - 2 tsp

Water  - as needed

Note : Adjust green chilli and chilli powder according to your spice level.

 

How you will make

In a medium low heat ,heat oil in the pan and splutter mustard seeds and add ural dal, channa dal,fry until dal is golden.Now add curry leaves , green chillies and Onion.Fry until onions are almost soft and now add chopped tomatoes.Saute for a minute and  add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and asafoetida.In medium heat , add little water and let this cook until tomatoes are very soft. In the mean time make the gram flour mix by adding 1/4 cup water to 2 tsp gram flour.Mix it well so there is no lumps.Now once tomoatoes are cooked , add this gram flour mix, salt and let this boil in medium heat until everything comes together in to a thick gravy.Serve hot with Roti.

Note : Be sure to maintain Medium heat through out cooking.

 

 

 

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