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Vendakka Puli Kuzhambu

Tangy kuzhambu made out of ladies finger
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: ladies finger, vendakka
Author: Abinaya Nagarajan

Ingredients

Ground Mix

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 10 shallots
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 3 tsp coconut

Kuzhambu

  • 10 ladies finger chopped in small pieces
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 spring curry leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves sliced thin
  • 2 tsp vathakuzhambu powder can use sambar powder instead
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp tamrind paste
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • In a pan, add 1 tsp oil and roast chopped ladies finger (around 10) and keep them separate

Ground Mix

  • In the same pan, roast around 10 shallots until brown.
  • Then add 1 chopped tomato and fry until mushy
  • Next add 3 tsp of coconut and saute it for a min.
  • Cool this mix and grind coarsely.

For Kuzhambu

  • In a pan, temper 1 tsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1 spring of curry leaves.
  • Next add 4 cloves of garlic sliced thin.
  • Once fried, add the ladies finger and mix well.
  • Next add the ground paste, 2 tsp vathakuzhambu powder (can also add sambar powder instead ), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp tamrind paste, salt and required water for your consistency.
  • Boil it in simmer for 10 mins. It is done.