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Name: Authentic Tamil Nadu Kaara Kozhambu Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Sesame oil (Gingelly oil); 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing); 10-12 small Pearl Onions (Shallots), peeled; 1 Drumstick, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 large Tomato, chopped; 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste (or lemon-sized ball of tamarind soaked and extracted); 2 1/2 tablespoons Sambar powder; 1 tablespoon Red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste); 2 cups Water; A sprig of Curry leaves