Chepankilangu kuzhambu/Tararoot curry
Ingredients:
Chepankilangu/Tara root    –  6-7
onion                   – 3/4 cup finely chopped
tomato                  – 1 cup finely chopped
curry leaves              – few
mustard seeds             -1/2 tsp
fenugreek seeds           -1/4 tsp
hing /asafoetida            -1/8 tsp
turmeric                  – 1/8 tsp
tamarind paste             -11/2 tsp
sambar powder            -11/2 tsp
whole red chillies           – 2
sesame oil                -3 tbsp
salt                      -to taste
Method:
- In a pressure cooker cook cheppankilangu/tara root with water for 1 whistle.
- Once the pressure goes off drain the water and peel the skin.
- Chop into cubes
- In a cup of water mix tamarind paste and keep it aside
- In a kadai heat oil and temper with mustard seeds,whole red chillies, fenugreek seeds and hing.
- Add onions and curry leaves and cook until golden
- Add the turmeric.
- Add finely chopped tomatoes  and cook for 2 minutes.
- Now put salt and sambar powder.
- Once the masala blends well and tomato becomes mushy add the cubed cheppankilangu, tamarind water and a cup of water to it.
- Now cover it with a lid.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes in medium.
- Serve with Rice and papad.
Serves   4