🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kaara Kuzhambu

Name: Kaara Kuzhambu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprig Curry Leaves; pinch Asafoetida; 3 tbsp Sesame Oil; 10, peeled Shallots; 3 tbsp Tamarind Paste; 200 g, cubed Eggplant; 2 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1/4 cup Grated Coconut

🇮🇳 Indian

Fiery Tamil kaara kuzhambu — tamarind gravy thick with shallots, eggplant and a roasted spice paste. Rice’s best friend on a rainy day.

Prep 20 min Cook 35 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Curry Leaves1 sprig
Asafoetidapinch
Sesame Oil3 tbsp
Shallots10, peeled
Tamarind Paste3 tbsp
Eggplant200 g, cubed
Red Chili Powder2 tsp
Grated Coconut1/4 cup

Optional extras

Tomato1 optional
Jaggery1/2 tsp

Instructions

1
Soak tamarind; extract thick pulp.
2
Dry-roast coriander, chili, fenugreek and lentils lightly; grind with coconut to a paste.
3
Temper mustard, fenugreek, curry leaves and shallots in sesame or gingelly-style oil.
4
Add eggplant (or drumstick/shallots), turmeric and the tamarind; simmer.
5
Stir in the spice paste; cook until oil floats and the kuzhambu turns glossy.

Chef's tip

A tiny pinch of jaggery rounds the sour heat without making it sweet.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kathirikai Kara Kuzhambu Recipe in Tamil | @HomeCookingTamil · on YouTube