Nagercoil Verum Kuzhambu | kanyakumari verum kulambu

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Authentic Nagercoil-style verum kulambu in a traditional metal bowl.

Verum kulambu

It is a popular kulambu variety prepared in Nagercoil. It is also called as nagercoil pulikari / kanyakumari verum kuzhambu / coconut curry. No dal, no veggies instant kuzhambu can be prepared within a few minutes.

WHAT KIND OF VEGETABLES CAN I USE? 

Instant kuzhambu is often prepared without any veggies other than onion. You can add any veggies of your choice according to your account taste.

Tips to grind tamarind

If the tamarind is hard, soak it in water to turn them soft then grind

Authentic South Indian verum kulambu served with rice and spicy chutney.

OIL FOR KUZHAMBU

Traditionally coconut oil is used for this thenga kuzhambu.

TIPS TO NOTE WHILE GRINDING

Always grind into a smooth paste. If the coconut is not ground well, it might affect kulambu texture 

TIPS TO NOTE FOR PRESSURE COOKER KUZHAMBU

  • Always grind the mixture well
  • To get rid of the raw smell boil on medium flame
  • Garlic can be added while grinding
  • You can add veggies of your choice 
  • Add water according to your preferred consistency

Verum Kuzhambu with fresh spices and curry leaves, a traditional South Indian dish from Kanyakumari.

Ingredients 

To grind

1/2 cup coconut

10 small onion

Required salt

1 tsp chilli powder, heaped

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp cumin seeds

10 g tamarind

Water

To temper

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/4 tsp fenugreek seed

Curry leaves

Verum kulambu

1+1/2 cup water

Authentic South Indian verum kulambu served in a traditional copper vessel.

How to make Nagercoil verum kuzhambu with step-by-step pictures 

  • First, add the ingredients under “to grind” in a mixie jar and grind into a smooth paste

Small onions for Verum Kuzhambu preparation.

Tamarind pod for authentic Kanyakumari verum kulambu preparation.

Salt for Verum Kuzhambu in a mixing bowl with a piece of dried fish.

Nagercoil verum kulambu ingredients in a stainless steel bowl.

Chilli powder, spices, and ingredients for traditional Verum Kuzhambu preparation.

Nagercoil Verum Kuzhambu being prepared with water and spices in a stainless steel vessel.

  • Add coconut oil to a wide bottomed pan and heat

Stainless steel pot with coconut oil for traditional Verum Kuzhambu.

  • Furthermore add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and splutter

Mustard seeds being added to a stainless steel cooking pan for traditional South Indian cuisine.

Fenugreek seeds in a stainless steel pot for traditional South Indian verum kulambu.

Spluttered mustard seeds and dried red chilies in a stainless steel pot for verum kulambu.

  • Add curry leaves and roast; transfer to a small cup

Fresh curry leaves added to boiling water for traditional South Indian verum kulambu.

Nagercoil Verum Kuzhambu cooking process.

Hand holding a small stainless steel cup of Nagercoil Verum Kuzhambu with herbs and spices.

  • Gently add the ground mixture; mix well and saute for 2 minutes

Authentic Kanyakumari verum kulambu preparation with fresh ingredients.

Cooking Nagercoil-style Verum Kuzhambu in a stainless steel pot.

  • Add water; mix well and boil for 12 minutes

Nagercoil Verum Kuzhambu being prepared with turmeric and spices in a stainless steel pot.

Authentic South Indian verum kulambu with turmeric and spices.

  • Finally, add the tempering; mix and turn off the stove

Authentic South Indian spicy tamarind gravy with vegetables and spices.

Authentic Kanyakumari verum kulambu served hot.

Authentic Nagercoil-style verum kulambu in a traditional metal bowl.

Nagercoil varum kuzhambu

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Ingredients

To grind

  • 1/2 cup coconut
  • 10 small onion
  • Required salt
  • 1 tsp chilli powder heaped
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 10 g tamarind
  • Water

To temper

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seed
  • Curry leaves

Verum kulambu

  • 1 +1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • First, add the ingredients under “to grind” in a mixie jar and grind into a smooth paste
  • Add coconut oil to a wide bottomed pan and heat
  • Furthermore add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and splutter
  • Add curry leaves and roast; transfer to a small cup
  • Gently add the ground mixture; mix well and saute for 2 minutes
  • Add water; mix well and boil for 12 minutes
  • Finally, add the tempering; mix and turn off the stove

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Authentic South Indian verum kulambu served with rice and spicy chutney.

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