Kuzhambu
Kuzhambu is a tangy and spicy South Indian gravy made with tamarind, spices, and vegetables. It is a perfect accompaniment to steamed rice and a staple in Tamil cuisine. Ingredients: Tamarind, Sesame oil, Onion, Salt, Red chilli, Coriander, Fenugreek seeds, Urad dal, Coriander seeds, Tomato, Chana dal, Turmeric powder, Cumin seeds, Mustard seeds, Curry leaves, Hing
40min
Cook Time
4
Servings
Recipe
180 kCal
Recipe
1
Soak 50 grams of tamarind in 250 ml of warm water for 10 minutes. Squeeze the tamarind to extract the juice and strain it. Keep the tamarind juice aside.
2
In a pan, dry roast 2 tablespoons of coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon of chana dal, 1 tablespoon of urad dal, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds, and 4-5 dried red chillies until they turn golden brown. Allow them to cool and then grind them into a fine powder.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida, a few curry leaves, and 1 chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown.
4
Add 1 chopped tomato and cook until it turns soft. Then add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and the ground spice powder. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5
Add the tamarind juice to the pan along with 500 ml of water. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the kuzhambu thickens.
6
Add salt to taste and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
180
kCal
4 g
Protein
8 g
Fat
25 g
Carbs
50 g of Tamarind
17% OFF
Conscious Food Tamarind Whole
200 g
₹86
₹104
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200 g
₹52
₹60
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500 g
₹211
₹270
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200 g
₹46
₹63
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225 g
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₹150
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200 g
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500 g
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₹150
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2 tbsp of Sesame Oil
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500 ml
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₹365
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500 ml
₹318
₹397
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1 l
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₹640
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500 ml
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1 Onion
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1 kg
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₹57
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500 g
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₹51
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250 g
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₹19
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Salt to taste
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₹28
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4-5 Red Chillies
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1 tsp of Fenugreek Seeds
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100 g
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1 tbsp of Urad Dal
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2 tbsp of Coriander Seeds
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All the tools you would need
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1 Tomato
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500 g
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1 tbsp of Chana Dal
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½ tsp of Turmeric Powder
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1 tsp of Cumin Seeds
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1 tsp of Mustard Seeds
12% OFF
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100 g
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100 g
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100 g
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₹25
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