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Thakkali Kuzhambu Recipe | Tomato Kulambu Recipe

Tangy, spicy tomato kuzhambu made in two different ways to suits every taste buds. Thakkali kulambu made with coconut and without coconuts.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 136kcal

Ingredients

Tomato Kuzhambu without Coconut

  • 1 tbsp Gingelly Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds / Kaduku
  • 1 tsp Urad dal / Ulundu Paruppu
  • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera
  • Curry leaves a sprig
  • ¼ tsp Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi
  • 2 no Dry Red Chillies
  • 4 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp Chilli Powder
  • 2 tbspn Coriander Powder / Malli Podi
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder / Manjal podi
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Rice Flour / Arisi Mavu
  • Water as needed

Tomato Kuzhambu with Coconut

  • 1 tbsp Gingelly oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Urad dal
  • ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • Curry leaves a sprig
  • 2 large Tomatoes chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Sugar or Jaggery
  • 1 tsp Tamarind Pulp
  • Water as needed
  • 1 cup Coconut grated

Instructions

Tomato kuzhambu without coconut

  • Heat oil in a kadai. Add in all seasoning ingredients and saute them for a min.
  • Add in tomatoes, salt and sugar. Mix well and cook till they turn mushy
  • Add in all spice powders and mix well.
  • Add in water and bring it to boil.
  • Take rice flour, water in a bowl and mix well.
  • Add this mix into the curry and cook till it thickens slightly.
  • Serve

Tomato kuzhambu with coconut

  • Puree coconut and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, fenugreek and curry leaves.
  • Add tomatoes and salt. Cook that down till it cooks well.
  • Add in all spice powders, sugar and mix well.
  • Add tamarind pulp, water and mix well. Bring it to a boil, simmer for 10 mins.
  • Add in coconut and mix well.
  • Simmer for 5 more mins.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1588IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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