Vadagam is a very famous seasoning in Tamilnadu, which is used in kuzhambu varieties, sambhar and kootu. My mom used to prepare this thogayal/chutney for curd rice| lemon rice | tamarind rice. It is very healthy as it contains small onions, jeera,garlic, sombu, turmeric,mustard and methi but has a light bitter taste.
Vadagam is usually prepared during summer season and store it for rest of the months. I was so lucky to get my favorite vadagam from my lovely mom.
Here is the recipe for simple & Healthy Thuvaiyal....
Ingredients:
Vadagam - 2 Tbsp
Coconut Grated - 1 cup
Dry Red chillies - 4
Small Piece of Tamarind
Salt to taste
Water, as needed
Oil - 1 tsp
Method :
Add dry red chillies in a same pan followed by grated coconut and tamarind.
Fry it for a minute and add salt, then switch off the flame.
Combine all fried ingredients into the blender
Grind it to a coarse paste by adding little water.
Serve with curd rice| tamarind rice | lemon rice
