Karuvaatu Kolambu
South Indian Anchovies curry with vegetables
Instructions
- Soak about 1/2 cup of Mochai Kottai (Lima Beans) Overnight. Cook it till it is soft. Set Aside
- Soak Dried Anchovies (1/4 cup or more if needed) for a couple of hours. Wash and Drain
- Soak Tamarind (lime sized) for 15 minutes. Get Pulp and Set Aside
- In a Mud Pot (if available) or in a heavy based pan, add Karuvadagam. (If unavailable, add mustard Seeds and Dried Red Chillies). Note Karuvadagam adds extra flavour to the dish
- Add Curry Leaves, Onions (1). Fry till soft
- Add Chopped Garlic (3)
- Add Garlic (3) and Peppercorn (1 tsp) (both Coarsely ground)
- Add Chilli Powder (3 - 4 tsp), Coriander Powder (3 tsp), Turmeric Powder (1 tsp)
- Add little water and fry for a couple of minutes
- Add Anchovies and Small Brinjal (2). Fry for a couple of minutes
- Add Tomatoes (2). Fry till Tomatoes are soft
- Add Drumstick (1-2), Cooked Mochai Kottai, Raw Banana (1-2)
- Cook for a couple of minutes
- Add Tamarind Pulp, Salt and little Sugar
- Add water and Cook till all the vegetable are cooked and the gravy is thick
- Taste better overnight