Sundaikai/ Sunda Kathirikai Araithuvitta Vathakulambhu This is a very traditional and authentic South Indian recipe. You can prepare this with any type of vathals (eg. Manathakkali (wonderberry), Sundaikai (turkey berry), Kathirikkai vathal, kothavarangai vathal etc..).Turkey berry has lots of medicinal values. It can help prevent anemia, lower blood pressure and promote immunity. It has a taste which is more on the bitter side, but when cooked in the right way, it will taste great.Ingredients:Sundaikai (Turkey berry)- 1/4 cupKathirikai (dried brinjal) vathal - 1/4 cup (optional)Sesame oil- 1/2 cupTamarind- one gooseberry sizeRed chillies-5Coriander seeds- 2 teaspoonsCumin seeds-1/2 teaspoonBlack pepper seeds-1/2 teaspoonFenugreek seeds- 1/2 teaspoonChannadal-2 teaspoonsUraddal- 3 teaspoonsGarlic cloves-4 (optional)Mustard seeds- 1/2 teaspoonPearl onions-10Tomatoes-2Curry leavesTurmeric powder- 1/2 teaspoonSalt-1/2 teaspoonRed chilly powder- 2 teaspoonsCoriander powder- 2 teaspoonsFennel seeds powder- 1 teaspoonJaggery- a small pieceDirections:1. Soak tamarind in hot water for 15 minutes. Extract the juice and set aside.2. Sauté 4 red chillies, 2 tsp coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp black pepper seeds, 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds, 2 tsp channadal, 2 tsp uraddal, and 4 garlic cloves (optional) in 2 tbsp sesame oil. Grind them into a fine paste. Set aside. 3.Roast 1/4 cup Dried Sundaikai and Kathirikai Vathal in oil until well roasted. Set aside. 4.Heat 3 tablespoons of sesame oil. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp uraddal and 1 red chilly .Saute until dal turns golden brown. 5 Add 10 pearl onions and Sauté until onion is translucent. 6. Add 2 tomatoes and curry leaves. Sauté until tomatoes are soft. 7.Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp salt (little), 2 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp coriander powder and 1 tsp fennel seeds powder ..sauté the masalas for a minute. Then add the tamarind pulp. When the raw smell disappears, add the ground paste. Let it come to a boil. 8. Add 2 cups of water and fried vathals. Keep it on low flame for 5-7 minutes. 9. Add little jaggery and mix well. Switch off the flame.Araithuvitta vathakulambhu is ready!!!