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 in Tamilnadu to prepare curries like sambar, kootu, karakuzhambu, rasam, chutney, etc.. I'm not sure whether they are used in other southern states of India. But it is a popular ingredient used in tamilnadu, which gives an unique flavor to the curry. As these are sun-dried, they can be used for more than