Peel , wash and slice onions. Wash and chopped tomatoes. Wash , de- seeds and chopped green chilies.

Soak tamarind in lukewarm water for 15 minutes and squeeze out the pulp.

Boil arbi in salted water till tender. Peel, slice the bigger ones into two pieces.

Heat oil in a pan and saute onion till golden brown. Add curry leaves, chopped chilies, ginger- garlic paste and saute for a few minutes.

Add turmeric powder, red chilies powder and saute for 3- 4 minutes on low heat.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook til the tomatoes are completely mashed.

Add the arbi and cook for 2 minutes. Pour one cup of water and salt, cook for 2- 3 minutes.

Add tamarind pulp . Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Serve hot with Paratha, Roti or White Rice.