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kara kuzhambu recipe
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kara kuzhambu recipe | How to make easy kara kuzhambu without grinding

Kara kuzhambu recipe. Easy to make no grind kara kuzhambu with pearl onions
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: main
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pearl onions peeled and washed
  • 1 small tomato chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind extract
  • 2 tablespoons sambar powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon grated jaggery
  • Salt
  • sesame oil
  • To temper:
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon channa dal
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon methi seeds
  • 2-3 dried red chilies
  • 15 curry leaves

Instructions

  • heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Temper with all the ingredients mentioned under to temper.
  • Add pearl onions and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and saute well. Add the spice powders and saute till the raw smell goes off
  • Add tamarind paste and mix. Add 2 cups water and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Season with salt. Add jaggery and simmer till the kuzhambu thickens.
  • Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil and remove from stove. Serve hot with rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal