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Thakkali Ounty

Thakkali kulambu

An onion-and-tomato gravy thickened with Ounty Bhurko.

Vegetarian

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Makes / serves: Serves 4

From the community kitchen

Ingredients

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Onion / tomatoes, chopped1 / 3
Ounty Bhurko4 tsp
Sesame oil2 tbsp
Mustard1/4 tsp
Green chilli1
Curry leaves1 sprig
Water1 1/2 cups
Saltto taste

Use a 240 ml cup, 15 ml tablespoon and 5 ml teaspoon unless a quantity is given by weight.

Let’s cook.

Thakkali Ounty

Splutter mustard in oil; add curry leaves, chilli and onion. Cook until softened.
Add tomatoes and salt. Cover; cook until tomatoes collapse into a sauce.
Mix bhurko with measured water; stir into tomatoes without lumps.
Simmer uncovered 8-10 minutes until lightly thickened. Loosen with hot water if needed.

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