Parangikai Kulambu | Pumpkin Puli Kuzhambu Recipe | Poosanikai Puli Kulambu Recipe
Pumpkin puli kuzhambu, also known as parangikai puli kulambu, is a traditional South Indian curry which is tangy, spicy. It is made with yellow pumpkin simmered in a spicy, tangy tamarind base. It is one of the homestyle kuzhambu that is both easy to make and taste delicious. This pumpkin kulambu pairs beautifully with hot steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Ingredients
- 3 cups Pumpkin peeled and cubed
For Tempering
- 3 tablespoon Gingelly Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Split White Urad Dal
- ½ teaspoon Asafoetida
- 2 sprig Curry leaves
For Kuzhambu
- 10 no Shallots / Sambar Onion peeled
- 1 large Tomato chopped
- 1 tablespoon Red Chilli powder
- 2 tablespoon Coriander powder
- 2 tablespoon Turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon Rice Flour
- 2 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
- 2 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (Jaggery)
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Heat oil in a kadai. Add in mustard, urad dal, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
- Now add in shallots, tomatoes and saute for 3 mins or so. Add pumpkin and saute for 4 to 5 mins, till it is well browned.
- Add in the spice powders and saute well. Now add in rice flour and mix it through.
- Pour in water, tamarind pulp, salt and sugar and mix well. now simmer this whole thing for 10 mins. Serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Parangikai Kulambu | Pumpkin Puli Kuzhambu Recipe | Poosanikai Puli Kulambu Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
186
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
1204
mg
52
%
Potassium
630
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
8420
IU
168
%
Vitamin C
36
mg
44
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.