• Vazhakka                            : 1 no
• Onion                                  : 1 no, chopped
  
• Grated coconut                   : 1/2cup
• Coriander seeds                  : 2 tsp
• Fennel seeds                       : 1.5 tsp
• Red chillies                         : 5nos
  
• Urad dal                              : 1 tsp
• Tamarind                            : small goli size
• Mustard seeds                    : 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds                      : 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida  pdr                  : 1/ 8tsp 
• Turmeric pdr                      : 1/4tsp
  
• Curry leaves                      : 1 sprig
• Salt to taste
• Gingelly oil                      : 2 tbsp

Method: 

• Pressure cook vazhakka till soft. Peel it and mash them with a fork to small pieces, keep aside.

 

 

•  In a pan dry roast Chillies, urad dal, coriander seeds, fennel seeds. When it is done add grated coconut to this and fry for 2 mins. Add tamarind to this and grind in a mixie to a coarse powder.

 

• In a pan heat gingelly oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. When it splutters add chopped onion and saute well. 

 

• Then add the turmeric pdr and mashed vazhakka to this. Mix well and add the powdered masala to this mix well. Simmer for 2 mins and remove from fire.

 

• Remove from fire, transfer to a serving dish.  Vazhakka podimas ready! A tasty side dish for rice!!