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    Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu Recipe

    July 13, 2022 By Aarthi 20 Comments

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    Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu Recipe with step by step pictures. This is made with Dried Turkey Berry and Tamarind and spices. This curry can be served with rice.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    1. Version 1: Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu Recipe
    2. Ingredients for Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu
    3. How to Make Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu
    4. Step by Step Pictures
    5. Version 2: Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu Recipe
    6. Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu Recipe | Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu Recipe

    Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu Recipe

    I love making vatha kuzhambu for lunch. Love that spicy and tangy gravy. I have quite a few variation of that kuzhambu in this blog, check out my kuzhambu list for all recipes. So far in my gravies i use normal spice powders and make. But couple weeks back i decided to try it with puli kuzhambu powder, that too with homemade puli kuzhambu powder. 

    I have shared sundakkai vathal kuzhambu recipe before. But in that i used vatha kuzhambu podi. This recipe is using the normal spice powders which is available at home. It is so easy and so tasty. 

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    I made a huge bottle the amazing powder from scratch and stored it in my fridge. then i used that and dried turkey berry to make this yummy famous vatha kuzhambu. I should tell you, it turned out so good. The dals in the powder gave the gravy a little thickness and it turned out perfect. The main thing is you have to taste the gravy after adding all the ingredients for spiciness, tangyness and adjust them. Give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you.

    Version 1: Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu Recipe

    with Homemade Puli kuzhambu powder

     
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    Preparation Time : 5 mins

    Cooking Time : 35 to 40 mins

    Serves : 4 to 5

    Ingredients for Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu

    • Dried Turkey Berry / Sundaikkai - ¼ cup
    • Tamarind - 1 small lemon size(use ¼ cup pulp) or adjust to taste
    • Vathal Kuzhambu Podi - 4 tblspn or to taste
    • Salt to taste
    • Jaggery / Sarkarai - 1 tblspn
    • Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi - ¼ tsp
    • Water - 3 cups

    For Seasoning:

    • Gingelly Oil - ¼ cup
    • Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - 1 tsp
    • Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1 tsp
    • Urad dal / Ulundu paruppu - 1 tsp
    • Curry leaves - a small handful

    How to Make Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu 

    Step 1: 

    Heat gingelly oil (sesame oil) in a heavy bottom pan, i like to use my earthern ware pot. You can use any pot as you like.

    Step 2:

    Add in all seasoning ingredients and let it fry for a min. Then add in sundakkai and fry till golden.

    Step 3: 

    Add in puli kuzhambu podi and mix well. You can use store bought or homemade as you like. Pour in thick tamarind pulp and mix well. Add in water, salt and jaggery.

    Step 4: 

    Bring this whole thing to a boil and simmer the pot for a good 20 to 25 mins. Now oil will separate and the curry will get thick. Serve this with rice.

     

    Step by Step Pictures

     
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    Take all your ingredients

     

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    You will need some sundakkai

     

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    Heat gingelly oil in a earthern ware pot

     

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    add in all seasoning ingredients

     

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    let it sizzle for a min

     

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    add in sundakkai

     

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    fry it for few mins

     

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    Fry till it gets golden

     

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    add in puli kuzhambu podi

     

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    saute it for 30 seconds

     

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    Add in the thick tamarind pulp

     

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    I mixed the tamarind in some more water and added it to the gravy

     

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    mix well



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    add in some asafoetida

     

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    add some salt

     

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    some jaggery

     

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    bring this to boil

     

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    simmer the flame

     

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    cook till gravy is thicken and oil floats on top

     

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    serve

     

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    I served it with potato curry and flame roasted papad
     

    Version 2: Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu Recipe

    without Puli Kuzhambu podi

     
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    Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu

    For vatha kuzhambu the perfect combo can be steamed rice and chutta appalam (roasted papad). So here i thought of showing the combo. 

    Ingredients for Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu

    • Gingelly Oil - ¼ cup
    • Dried Tukey Berry / Sundaikkai - 3 tblspn
    • Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - 1 tsp
    • Urad dal / Ulundu Paruppu - 1 tsp
    • Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - ½ tsp
    • Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi - ⅛ tsp
    • Curry leaves a small handful
    • Onion - 1 large sliced 
    • Garlic - 10 cloves peeled
    • Chilli Powder - 1 tblspn
    • Coriander Powder - 3 tblspn
    • Turmeric Powder / Manjal Podi - 1 tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Jaggery - 1 tblspn
    • Tamarind - 1 lemon size
    • Water as needed
    • Papad for toasting

    How to make Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu

    1. Soak tamarind in water for 5 mins, squeeze and drain the pulp.
    2. Heat oil in a earthernware pot, add in turkey berry and fry till golden. Drain and set aside.
    3. Now add in mustard, urad dal, cumin, curry leaves and asafoetida in it.
    4. Add in onions, garlic and saute for a min.
    5. Add in tamarind water, spice powders, salt and jaggery. Mix well. 
    6. Now bring this to a boil and simmer for 15 mins or so.
    7. Now serve with papad. For toasting papad, show the papad over open flame using a tongs and keep flipping so it gets evenly toasted on all sides.
    8. Remove and serve.
     
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    Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu Recipe | Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu Recipe

    Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu with step by step pictures. This is made with Dried Tukey Berry and Tamarind
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 37 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian, South Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 184 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup Gingelly Oil
    • 3 tbsp Dried Tukey Berry / Sundaikkai
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds / Kaduku
    • 1 tsp Urad dal / Ulundu Paruppu
    • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam
    • ⅛ tsp Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi
    • Curry leaves a small handful
    • 1 large sliced Onion
    • 10 cloves peeled Garlic
    • 1 tbsp Chilli Powder
    • 3 tbsp Coriander Powder
    • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder / Manjal Podi
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tbsp Jaggery
    • 1 lemon size Tamarind
    • Water as needed
    • Papad for toasting

    Instructions
     

    • Soak tamarind in water for 5 mins, squeeze and drain the pulp.
    • Heat oil in a earthernware pot, add in turkey berry and fry till golden. Drain and set aside.
    • Now add in mustard, urad dal, cumin, curry leaves and asafoetida in it.
    • Add in onions, garlic and saute for a min.
    • Add in tamarind water, spice powders, salt and jaggery. Mix well.
    • Now bring this to a boil and simmer for 15 mins or so.
    • Now serve with papad. For toasting papad, show the papad over open flame using a tongs and keep flipping so it gets evenly toasted on all sides.
    • Remove and serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu Recipe | Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 servings)
    Calories 184 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Sodium 34mg1%
    Potassium 87mg2%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 593IU12%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 78mg8%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu step by step pictures

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    Heat oil in a pan
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    add in dried turkey berry..sundakkai
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    fry till crispy
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    remove it
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    set aside in a bowl
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    In the same oil
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    add in mustard, cumin and urad dal
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    add in curry leaves
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    asafoetida
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    fry for a min
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    add in onions and garlic
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    fry for a min
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    add in tamarind water
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    add some more water
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    give a good mix
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    Add in chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder
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    mix well
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    boil it
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    add in salt and little jaggery
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    add in the berries
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    mix well
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    boil till it gets thick
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    now it has got thick
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    done
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    Now lets make the chutta appalam or toasted papad
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    take your papad
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    toast it on open flame
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    keep flipping and keep toasting
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    it will slowly gets toasted
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    done
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    store it in a air tight container
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    This taste great with the vathal kuzhambu and rice
     
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    1. Anonymous

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      Awesome recipe..we tried it in our home it was delicious..thank you so much for posting sister:-) 🙂 🙂

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    2. Anonymous

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      my vathakuzhambu tastes good but is watery!what could be the reason?someone advised me to add rice flour...but I didn't like the idea! Help!!!

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    3. Aarthi

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      @AnonymousU must have added too much water. just boil it down, it will get thick

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    4. Anonymous

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      Thanks

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    5. Anonymous

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      Thanks very much...but pls tell me where do u get earthen ware...every detail explained in this recipe.thanks

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    6. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousu can get it in any supermarket

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    7. sharmila narayanan

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      ya super pic ... nice colour ...can u say me how to make puli kuzlambu powder ......

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    8. Aarthi

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      @sharmila narayanan

      Here is the link

      https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2014/07/vatha-kuzhambu-podi-recipe-how-to-make.html

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    9. M.Saravanan Saravanan

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      also we added coconut mixture.,

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    10. Aarthi

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      @M.Saravanan Saravananthis recipe dont need coconut masala. if u add that it will change the taste

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    11. Anil Shankar

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      How do you ensure that the bitterness of the Sundakkai is eliminated?

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    12. Aarthi

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      @Anil Shankardont add to much a little goes a long way..

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    13. Selvi Thanga

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      @Aarthu I must say this i tried your recipe sundakkai vathal kulambu today and result was mind blowing my lunch partners at office:p all appreciated me.. thank you so much for your recipes...blog is loading very slow .. Apart from that i love your blog:) all the best

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    14. Divya Aathi

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      How 2 make large quantity....

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      • Aarthi

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        double the recipe

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    15. Shunmuga Ganesh

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      Thanks.. How to make vathakulambu podi..

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    16. Anonymous

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      Hi. Can you post a recipe with raw sundakai kulambi. (Green Sundaikai)?

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    17. Subha Ramkumar

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      I tried the recipe today, it has come out well.thanks for the wonderful recipe

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    18. Vini

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      Tried this today and it was soooo yummy! Thank u 😉

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    19. Yukisha

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      Hi today i tried it doesn't tasted good 🙁 it tasted salty and tamarind over powered the vattal. Is it vattal powder to use or puli powder? Plesse help 🙁

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