Step 1

Take tamarind in a bowl, add in 1/2 cup of water, soak it for 5 mins. Squeeze well to remove the pulp, strain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in  kadai. Add in sliced onions, garlic, curry leaves and saute it for 5mins.

Step 3

Add in Tomatoes and saute for couple of mins.

Step 4

Add in dried manathakkali vathal and saute for 5 mins.

Step 5

Add in salt, sugar and vatha kuzhambu podi. Mix well for a min.

Step 6

Add in tamarind pulpand water, bring this to boil. Simmer the kadai for 15 to 20 mins till it isthick and oil separates.

Step 7

Serve with rice.