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# Onion Kulambu Recipe
## How to make masala powder
firstly, in a pan heat 1 tsp oil. add ½ cup coriander seeds, ¼ cup toor dal, 2 tbsp pepper, 2 tbsp cumin and ¼ tsp methi.
roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
now add 20 dried red chilli and a few curry leaves.
roast until the chilli turns crisp.
cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
further, add ¼ tsp hing and ½ tsp turmeric.
grind to a fine powder and **homemade masala powder**.
## How to make spicy onion curry or chinna vengaya kulambu
firstly, in large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add ¼ tsp methi, 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp cumin and pinch hing. splutter tempering.
now add 10 small onions, 10 cloves garlic and saute on medium flame.
further, add 1½ cup tomato puree and mix well combining everything well.
add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 tsp masala powder, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp jaggery. mix well.
also add ½ cup tamarind extract, 1 cup water and a few curry leaves.
cover and boil for 10 minutes or until everything is cooked well and oil separates.
add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well making sure the flavours are balanced.
finally, enjoy **vengaya kulambu** or **spicy onion curry** with rice, dosa or idli.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, make sure to use small onions if possible. else you may have to cut it into half and use it.
* also, you can use sambar powder in place of preparing spice mix.
* additionally, you can also add potato, okra or brinjal for variation.
* finally, **vengaya kulambu** or **spicy onion curry recipe** tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/onion-kulambu-recipe-vengaya-kuzhambu/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/onion-kulambu-recipe-vengaya-kuzhambu/)
## How to make masala powder
