Chettinad Mandi | Chinna Vengayam milagai mandi

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chettinad mandi is a flavorful tamarind-based south Indian kuzhambu recipe. Quick 10 minutes kuzhambu stays good for a week. Rice water gives an amazing taste to the kuzhambu.

CAN I USE TAMARIND PASTE?

Yes, you can use homemade tamarind paste. If you are using store-bought tamarind paste, adjust the quantity according to its soreness. 

CAN I add TOMATOES?

Traditionally tamarind alone is used. For variation, if you are using tomatoes, adjust the tamarind accordingly. Pulikaichal, puli aval, and instant puli sadam are some of my favorite tamarind-based dishes 

Rice water

it gives thickness and a unique taste. Avoid first rice water

Authentic Chettinad Mandi served with spicy Chinna Vengayam milagai and fluffy rice.

Chillies

Traditionally green chilli for spice is used. It gives a unique taste

COLOR OF THE mandi kulambu  

The color of the kara Kuzhambu totally depends on various factors like the tamarind

WHAT SHOULD BE THE CONSISTENCY OF Chettinad kara KUlAMBU?

It is generally thick. Adjust the water according to the consistency you desire.  

CAN I add garlic?

Yes, you can add garlic and prepare the kuzhambu

Ingredients

2 tablespoon sesame oil

½ teaspoon mustard seeds

¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1 teaspoon urad dal

Curry leaves

7 green chilli

10 small onions

Salt

Jaggery

Turmeric powder

Authentic Chettinad Mandi served with spicy Chinna Vengayam milagai and fluffy rice.

How to make Chettinad mandi with step-by-step pictures

  • First, rinse the rice and discard the water once
  • Rinse again and save the second water

Hand rinsing rice in a stainless steel bowl for Chettinad Mandi dish.

Rice rinse for Chettinad Mandi, using second water 1+¼ cup.

  • Add tamarind. Microwave and extract water

Traditional Chettinad Mandi served with spicy Chinna Vengayam milagai mandi.

Hand extracting tamarind pulp for authentic Chettinad mandi dishes.

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and urad dal; splutter

Pouring sesame oil into a bowl for Chettinad Mandi preparation.

Mustard seeds being added to mandi dish for flavor.

Fenugreek seeds being added to a cooking pan for Chettinad Mandi.

Spices for Chettinad Mandi with 1 teaspoon of urad dal shown in the image.

Authentic Chettinad mandi with spicy Chinna Vengayam milagai, traditional South Indian flavor and ar.

  • Furthermore, Add Curry leaves and green chilli; roast well

Fresh curry leaves being added to a hot pan for traditional Chettinad Mandi.

Fresh green chillies being cooked for Chettinad Mandi dish.

Traditional Chettinad style roasting with green chilies and spices in a stainless steel pan.

  • Add onion and saute till they turn translucent 

Small onions being added to a cooking pot for Chettinad Mandi recipe.

Cooking Chettinad Mandi with spices and vegetables in a traditional pan.

  • Furthermore add tamarind extract, salt, turmeric powder, and jaggery 

Tamarind extract being poured into a cooking pot for Chettinad Mandi.

Fresh turmeric powder used in Chettinad Mandi preparation, vibrant and aromatic.

Authentic Chettinad mandi featuring spicy Chinna Vengayam milagai, served hot with traditional flavo.

Chettinad Mandi dish with aromatic spices and herbs in a traditional cooking style.

  • Boil well 

Traditional Chettinad Mandi with Chinna Vengayam milagai mandi.

  • Finally, add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook till oil separates and thickens

Adding 1 tablespoon sesame oil to Chettinad Mandi for authentic flavor.

Oil separates from Chettinad Mandi dish, showcasing traditional cooking style.

Traditional Chettinad Mandi served with spicy Chinna Vengayam milagai on a stainless steel plate.

Authentic Chettinad spicy mustard seed curry with small onions and green chilies.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal
  • Curry leaves
  • 7 green chilli
  • 10 small onions
  • Salt
  • Jaggery
  • Turmeric powder

Instructions

  • First rinse rice and discard the water once
  • Rinse again and save the second water
  • Add tamarind. Microwave and extract water
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and urad dal; splutter
  • Furthermore, Add Curry leaves and green chilli; roast well
  • Add onion and saute till they turn translucent
  • Furthermore add tamarind extract, salt, turmeric powder, and jaggery
  • Boil well
  • Finally add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook till oil separates and thickens

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