ALOE VERA CURRY - CHETTINAD STYLE

Ingredients:

Aloe vera ..... 1 leaf

Onion ........... 1

Tomato ........ 1

Tamarind juice ... 2-3 tbsps.

Ginger-garlic paste ... 1 tsp.

Salt ..................... to taste

Red chilli powder .. 1/2 tsp.

Turmeric powder ... 1/4 tsp.

Jaggery ............... a small piece.

Oil
Coriander leaves .... to garnish

Roast and Dry Grind:

Cumin seeds ....... 1 tsp.

Saunf (aniseed)... 1 tsp.

Sesame seeds ...... 1 tsp.

Poppy seeds ........ 1 tsp.

Pepper corns ...... 1/2 tsp.

Clove................... 1

Cinnamon ......... 1 small piece

Dry red chilli ..... 1

Peanuts ........... 1 tbsp.

Dessicated coconut .. 1 tbsp.

( You can grind this masala in large quantity and store it )

Tempering :

Mustard seeds ... 1 tsp.

Asafoetida ......... a pinch

Curry leaves ...... 5-6

Dry red chilli..... 1

Method:

1. Peel and cut the aloe vera into small pieces.

2. Boil it for 5 minutes adding salt. Drain and set aside.

3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion for 3-4 minutes. Add the ginger garlic paste and tomato.Sprinkle a little water and simmer.

4.Now add the aloe vera,turmeric powder,chilli powder, jaggery, one heaped tablespoon of the ground masala and salt. Also stir in the tamarind juice. Add a little water and cook further for 2-3 minutes.

5.Fry the tempering and add to the curry.

Garnish with coriander leaves.