Thalippu Vengaya Vadagam /Sun-dried Kari vadagam/Onion Vadagam to prepare sambar, kootu, karakuzhambu, rasam, chutney, etc... Thalippu Vengaya Vadagam, sun-dried black seasoning balls are used to prepare curries like sambar, kootu, karakuzhambu, rasam, chutney, etc. It is a popular ingredient used to give an unique flavor to the curry. As these are sun-dried, they can be used for more than a year. Follow the exact steps mentioned, and treat yourself with this traditional seasoning ingredient. Store them in a clean and airtight container. Use them in small portions to prepare curries. While seasoning sambar or any other curry, add 1 tbsp vadagam in hot oil. It can be used by frying them in oil for gravys/currys like sambar, rasam, fish currys etc...