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    Vendakkai Kara Kuzhambu Recipe

    Last Updated On: Sep 21, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu Recipe with Step by step pictures. Delicious kara kuzambu recipe made using ladies finger. Taste great with rice.

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    Vendakkai Kara Kuzhambu Recipe

    I love kara kuzhambu. The taste of kara kulambu is somewhat tangy, spicy and very flavourful. It is a perfect combination with rice.

    About Vendakkai Kara Kuzhambu Recipe

    We are always looking for recipes to make everyday like kulambu, poriyal and side dishes for rice. This kara kuzhambu will become your favorite. It is easy to make and taste amazing.

    One of the quick fix kuzhambu made with ladies finger and spices. This can be made in less than 20 mins and makes quick lunch box kuzhambu recipe too.

    I served it with sorakkai kootu, ladies finger poriyal and paruppu podi.

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    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu Recipe (Kara Kuzhambu Recipe)

    Aarthi
    Vendaikkai Kara Kulambu Recipe with Step by Step Pictures. Easy kulambu which can be made in under 15 to 20 mins.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 221 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Urad dal
    • ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
    • 2 Dry Red Chilli
    • Curry leaves a handful
    • 1 Onion chopped
    • 1 Tomato chopped
    • 6 Ladies finger chopped
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tablespoon Chilli powder
    • 3 tablespoon Coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • 2 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
    • Water as needed
    • Sat to taste

    FOR GRINDING:

    • ¾ cup Coconut
    • 1 tablespoon Fried Gram Dal / Pottu kadalai
    • 2 teaspoon Fennel seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Grind all the ingredients to a smooth paste.
    • Heat oil in a kadai. Add seasoning ingredients and let them sizzle.
    • Add in onions, tomatoes and ladies finger. Saute for 5 mins.
    • Add in spice powders, salt and tamarind. Mix well.
    • Add water and mix well.Bring it to a boil and cook for 5 mins.
    • Add coconut masala and mix well. Bring it to a boil.
    • Serve.

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    Notes

    • You can use other vegetables like brinjal, drumstick in this instead of ladies finger.
    • This kuzhambu can be stored in fridge upto 3 days.
    • Serve this with hot steaming rice.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu Recipe (Kara Kuzhambu Recipe)
    Serving Size
     
    1 servings
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    221
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    17
    g
    26
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.04
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    Sodium
     
    45
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    413
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    18
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1068
    IU
    21
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    41
    mg
    50
    %
    Calcium
     
    70
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Vendakkai Kara Kuzhambu Recipe Step by Step Pictures

    1)Take coconut in a blender. Add in Fried gram dal

    pottu kadalai

    2)Add in fennel seeds

    fennel seed

    3)grind till smooth

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    4)heat oil in a pan

    kal chatti

    5)Add in mustard seeds, urad dal

    kal chatti

    6)Add in fenugreek and dry red chillies

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    7)Add in curry leaves

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    8)Add in shallots

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    9)Add in tomatoes

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    10)Add in ladies finger

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    11)Stir and cook for 4 to 5 mins

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    12)Now it is sauted well

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    13)Add in turmeric, chilli, coriander powder

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    14)Mix well. Add tamarind

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    15)Add water

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    16)Add salt

    kara kulambu

    17)Add in coconut

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    18)Mix well

    Vendakkai Kara Kulambu

    19)Bring to a boil

    vendakkai puli kulambu

    20)Done

    vendakkai puli kulambu

    Tips & Tricks

    • You can use other vegetables like brinjal, drumstick in this instead of ladies finger.
    • This kuzhambu can be stored in fridge upto 3 days.
    • Serve this with hot steaming rice.
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    Over the past few years I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours!

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    1. Warren

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      Hi Aarthi

      Is it ok if we don't add the fried gram dhal only and is it also ok if we do not add any of the ingredients which is mentioned in the grinding section. Thanks in advance. Tk cr

      Tina

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    2. Radhika

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      This is super easy and tastes delicious! Authentic taste. Thanks a ton for this recipe.

      Reply

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