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
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2 tbsp of Sesame Oil
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1 Onion
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Salt to taste
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Coriander
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