KATHIRIKAI PULI KULAMBU RECIPE, TRADITIONAL KUZHAMBU VARIETIES OF TAMIL NADU
KATHIRIKAI PULI KULAMBU RECIPE, KATHIRIKAI PULI KUZHAMBU RECIPE is a traditional kuzhambu recipe of TamilNadu. Brinjal in tamarind and coconut-based curry. Pavakkai puli kuzhambu recipe which is super tangy, spicy tasty ultimate tamarind sauce to go with steamed rice and then kathirikai Puli kuzhambu my favorite. mostly I make them for a weekend lunch. TamilNadu full meals are not complete without puli kuzhambu or vatha kuzhambu. This is my Amma’s Kathirikai puli kulambu recipe with coconut and very very less oil used.
There are so many varieties of Puli Khuzhambu and Khuzhambu varieties, few I would like to share the link, do check that.
- Karamani Kara Kuzhambu
- Poondu(garlic) Kuzhambu
- Karunaikizhangu Kara Kuzhambu
- Vendhaya Kuzhambu
- Milagu Kuzhambu
kathirikai Puli Kulambu is ready when the kathirikai pieces (Brinjal ) is going to be so filled with spices and taste so amazing that even people who don’t like kathirikai will fall in love with this recipe.
The extraordinary flavor of Gingelly oil adds the unique taste to our Puli Kulambu and it is preferred in all the curries and gravies of traditional Tamil Nadu Cuisine. This recipe shows kathirikai Puli Kulambu with coconut however the recipe can also be made without adding the coconut.
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STEP BY STEP PAVAKKAI PULI KUZHAMBU RECIPE
Soak tamarind(puli) in water for 10 mins. Squeeze and extract the juice, keep aside.
chop onion & tomatoes into small pieces and slit the down part of brinjal, keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, Once the mustard seeds started splutter add curry leaves.
Add in onion or shallots(Chinna Vengayam), brinjal(kathiriakai) and tomatoes and saute for 5 mins till it slightly turns golden.
Add tamarind extract and mix well.
Add in spice powders like turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder, salt and mix well.
grind coconut and add directly to the kuzhambu and mix well.
Bring it to a boil, simmer for 10 to 15 mins till the oil oozes on top.
kathirikai Puli kuzhambu is ready now you can Serve with steamed rice.
KATHIRIKAI PULI KULAMBU RECIPE, KATHIRIKAI PULI KUZHAMBU RECIPE
- 1 tbsp sesame oil/எள் எண்ணெய்
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds / கடுகு
- ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds / Vendayam / Methi/வெந்தயம்
- A sprig Curry leaves/கறிவேப்பிலை
- 1 medium-sized onion / வெங்காயம்
- 1 medium-sized tomato/ தக்காளி
- 200g brinjal slit/கத்திரிக்காய்
- Salt to taste/உப்பு
- 2 tbsp coconut/தேங்காய்
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder/மஞ்சள் தூள்
- 1 tbsp Chilli Powder/மிளகாய் தூள்
- 2 tbsp Coriander Powder/கொத்தமல்லி தூள்
- 1 Lemon sized Tamarind(puli)/எலுமிச்சை அளவிலான புளி
- Water as needed/தண்ணீர்
- Soak tamarind(puli) in water for 10 mins. Squeeze and extract the juice, keep aside.
- chop onion & tomatoes into small pieces and slit the down part of brinjal, keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, Once the mustard seeds started splutter add curry leaves.
- Add in onion or shallots(Chinna Vengayam), brinjal(kathiriakai) and tomatoes and saute for 5 mins till it slightly turns golden.
- Add tamarind extract and mix well.
- Add in spice powders like turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder, salt and mix well.
- grind coconut and add directly to the kuzhambu and mix well.
- Bring it to a boil, simmer for 10 to 15 mins till the oil oozes on top.
- kathirikai Puli kuzhambu is ready now you can Serve with steamed rice.
you can skip coconut
adjust the spice and salt level according to your taste buds.
extract the thick tamarind
adjust the water level if you want thick puli kuzhambu to add little water.
KATHIRIKAI PULI KUZHAMBU IS READY NOW YOU CAN SERVE WITH STEAMED RICE.
TIPS TO MAKE PERFECT BRINJAL PULI KULAMBU RECIPE:
- you can use veggie of your choice like drumstick, ladies’ finger, etc.
- you can skip the coconut
- adjust the spice and salt level according to your taste buds.
- extract the thick tamarind
- adjust the water level if you want thick puli kuzhambu to add little water.
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