MENTHYA HULI

Menthya huli is a traditional tamarind based gravy prepared in Karnataka.Menthya means fenugreek seeds in Kannada. Huli implies sour taste.In this dish fenugreek seeds is added in the seasoning and it imparts a nice flavor and swells up in the tamarind gravy.This simple yet taste dish goes well with plain rice with a dollop of ghee.Any veggies like onion,brinjal or sun dried veggies too can be added.

INGREDIENTS

ONION- 2 NOS

BRINJAL- 2 NOS

GREEN CHILIES- 3 NOS

CURRY LEAVES- 1 SPRIG

TURMERIC POWDER-1/2 TSP

TAMARIND- LEMON SIZE

RICE FLOUR- 4 TSP

OIL- 1 TBSP

SALT TO TASTE
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SEASONING

MUSTARD-1 TSP

FENUGREEK SEEDS-1 1/2 TSP

TOOR DAL- 1 TSP

ASAFOETIDA- 3/4 TSP


METHOD-

 Chop onion and brinjal and keep it aside. Soak tamarind in warm water and extract tamarind syrup and keep it aside.Heat oil a pan and add chopped brijal,onions and green chillies and salt and saute well.Over this add tamarind syrup,turmeric powder and boil till raw smell goes off. Mix rice flour with water and add it to the tamarind syrup and boil for a few more minutes. At last prepare the seasoning and add it to the tamarind syrup and mix well.