Inji Kuzhambu | Ginger kulambu

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Puli KUZHAMBU

I love tamarind-based Kuzhambu recipes. When it comes to homemade puli Kuzhambu recipes poondu kuzhambu, Appalam Kuzhambu, enna kathirikai kuzhambu, and Onion Vatha Kuzhambu are some of my favorite kulambu varieties.  I also love Saravana Bhavan hotel-style kara Kuzhambu.

Ginger kulambu 

freshly sauteed and ground ginger masala gives amazing flavor. Milagu Kuzhambu, marundhu Kuzhambu, Poondu sadam, vetrilai poondu Saddam,poondu rasam are some of my favorite Indian postpartum recipes

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 skip TOMATOES?

If you are skipping tomato, increase tamarind. adjust the tamarind water according to your taste. Pulikaichal, puli aval, and instant puli sadam are some of my favorite tamarind-based dishes. 

The shelf life of ginger kuzhambu

It stays good for 2-3 days in the fridge. For longer shelf life skip coconut and increase oil.

Sambar powder for ginger kulambu?

you can use homemade sambar powder, it gives good flavor and consistency to the kuzhambu. In that case, roast and grind ginger and coconut alone

WHAT SHOULD BE THE CONSISTENCY OF inji kuzhambu?

In our home, we prefer thick kara kuzhambu. Adjust the water according to the consistency you desire.  

CAN I skip onion and garlic?

Yes, make no onion no garlic version.

veggies for inji kulambu

you can add brinjal, okra, drumsticks, or any veggies of your choice. Cook the veggies accordingly.

Ingredients

Roast and grind

15 grams ginger

¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

4 red chilli

½ tablespoon coriander seeds

¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds

½ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon cumin seeds

¼ cup coconut

Temper

2 tablespoons sesame oil

½ teaspoon mustard seeds

Curry leaves few

Kuzhambu

Small piece of jaggery 

Required salt

6 garlic

¾ cup small onion

¼ cup tomatoes 

turmeric powder

chilli powder 1 tsp

1 cup + ½ cup Tamarind water

water accordingly 

How to make inji kuzhambu with step-by-step pictures

Grind kuzhambu masala

• First, heat a pan and add sesame seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, and red chilli; saute well till sesame seeds pop and other ingredients golden brown

• Furthermore, add ginger and coconut; mix well and cook till moisture evaporates

• Turn off and cool
• add water and grind 

Kuzhambu

• Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil to a wide-bottomed pan and when the oil is hot
  

• Furthermore, Add mustard seeds; let them splutter 

• Add garlic and curry leaves; saute till garlic turns golden brown 

• furthermore, add onion and saute till they turn translucent

• add tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt; Saute till tomatoes turn mushy

• furthermore, add tamarind water and turmeric powder;  boil for 8 minutes

• add the ground mixture,  jaggery, chilli powder, and water; mix well and boil for 6 minutes

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Ingredients

Roast and grind

• 15 grams ginger
• ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
• 4 red chilli
• ½ tablespoon coriander seeds
• ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ cup coconut

Temper

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• Curry leaves few

Kuzhambu

• Small piece of jaggery
• Required salt
• 6 garlic
• ¾ cup small onion
• ¼ cup tomatoes
• turmeric powder
• chilli powder 1 tsp
• 1 cup + ½ cup Tamarind water
• water accordingly

Instructions

Grind kuzhambu masala

• First, heat a pan and add sesame seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, and red chilli; saute well till sesame seeds pop and other ingredients golden brown
• Furthermore, add ginger and coconut; mix well and cook till moisture evaporates
• Turn off and cool
• add water and grind

Kuzhambu

• Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil to a wide-bottomed pan and when the oil is hot
• Furthermore, Add mustard seeds; let them splutter
• Add garlic and curry leaves; saute till garlic turns golden brown
• furthermore, add onion and saute till they turn translucent
• add tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt; Saute till tomatoes turn mushy
• furthermore, add tamarind water and turmeric powder;  boil for 8 minutes
• add the ground mixture,  jaggery, chilli powder, and water; mix well and boil for 6 minutes

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