🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Vazhaipoo Kuzhambu

Name: Vazhaipoo Kuzhambu
Prep time: 19 min
Cook time: 34 min
Total time: 53 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 2, finely chopped Onion; 3, chopped Tomato; 2, slit Green Chili; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 2 sprigs Curry Leaves; 2 tbsp Tamarind Paste; 2 cups, chopped Mixed Vegetables; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 cup Grated Coconut

🇮🇳 Indian

Plantain flower in tamarind kuzhambu, the Tamil Nadu temple-town speciality. Slow-built masala, soft centres and a gravy that clings to the spoon. Best with buttered rotis and a cold kachumber salad.

Prep 19 min Cook 34 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato3, chopped
Green Chili2, slit
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Curry Leaves2 sprigs
Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
Mixed Vegetables2 cups, chopped
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Grated Coconut1 cup

Optional extras

Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Soften the onions over medium heat till they slump and turn bronze at the edges.
2
Add ginger garlic paste with a splash of water and scrape up the browned bits.
3
Tip in the tomato and the ground spices; bhunao until thick, glossy and the oil separates.
4
Turn the mixed vegetables through the masala with the tamarind paste, add warm water and bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Swirl in cream or a spoon of whisked yogurt off the flame, then shower with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Fresh spices make the dish — if yours smell of nothing, the dish will taste of nothing.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Vazhaipoo Kuzhambu Recipe - Vazhaipoo Recipe in tamil - Banana Flower Kuzhambu - Vazhaipoo Recipe · on YouTube