## South Indian Papad Curry Recipe – Appalam Vathal Kuzhambu (Recipe) (Tamil Nadu Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **South Indian Papad Curry Recipe – Appalam Vathal Kuzhambu (Recipe)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Tamil Nadu Dinner**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Total time:** 25 minutes
**Cuisine:** Tamil Nadu
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for South Indian Papad Curry Recipe – Appalam Vathal Kuzhambu (Recipe):
* 4 papad – urad dal
* tamarind – as big as lemon
* 1 tablespoon sambar powder
* 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
* 1 teaspoon horse-powder
* 1 teaspoon mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon gram lentils
* 1 pinch Asafoetida
* 1 dry red chili
* 1 curry leaves
* 3 teaspoons sesame oil
* salt – as per taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make South Indian Papad Curry Recipe – Appalam Vathal Kuzhambu (Recipe):
1. To make South Indian Papad Curry, dip tamarind in 2 cups of hot water and keep aside.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons of sesame oil in a pan on medium heat, and add mustard seeds and gram and wait for it to crackle.
3. Now add asafoetida, red chili and curry leaves and let it cook for 30-40 seconds.
4. Add chopped papads and fry them in oil.
5. Now add tamarind water, turmeric, horse and salt and cook until the tamarind is raw.
6. Finally add a teaspoon of oil and let it come to a boil, then turn off the gas.
7. South Indian Papad Curry is now ready, serve it with rice and chow chow kootu at dinner.
### Tips for the Best South Indian Papad Curry Recipe – Appalam Vathal Kuzhambu (Recipe):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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