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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
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients
  

Tomato Kuzhambu without Coconut

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

Tomato Kuzhambu with Coconut

  • 1 tablespoon Gingelly oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Urad dal
  • ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
  • Curry leaves a sprig
  • 2 large Tomatoes chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar or Jaggery
  • 1 teaspoon 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: 1servingsCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1588IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
Keyword kuzhambu, tomato
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