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Vadagam Thuvaiyal

Vadagam Thuvaiyal


VADAGAM THUVAIYAL

Vadagam Thuvaiyal  is an absolutely delicious and my family's traditional heirloom recipe.Its a rare and unique thuvaiyal(chutney) variety.In those days my grandma and mom will make the Kulambu thalippu vadagam at home . Nowadays it's available in all supermarkets as Kuzhambu thalippu vadagam or vengaya vadagam.This thuvaiyal goes very well with idli,dosa,gothumai appam etc.. Check out how to make traditional vadagam thuvayal recipe below.


Ingredients 

KUZHAMBU THALIPPU VADAGAM -1 piece
Onion-1 chopped
Garlic -4 cloves
Red chillies -10 nos
Tamarind -small gooseberry size
Rock salt- to taste
Gingelly oil-2 tsps.



Method

👉Heat gingelly oil in a kadai add onions,garlic,red chillies and fry for few minutes.

👉Then add the vengaya vadagam (thalippu vadagam) and fry for few seconds.

👉Grind everything together in a mixie along with tamarind piece,rock salt and very little water,to a fine paste.

👉Serve with idli,dosa,poori, chapati,rice.

Serves -4
Preparation time -5 minutes.

Note

✍️This Thuvayal can be kept for 1 week.
✍️While serving pour 1/2 tsp of gingelly oil on top of the Thuvayal .
✍️Don't fry the vadagam too much as it will taste bitter.

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