One pot Vathakuzhambu Sadam | Vatha kulambu Sadham

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Tangy Comfort on a Plate: Vatha Kuzhambu Sadam

Craving a soul-warming South Indian classic? Vatha Kuzhambu Sadam is your ultimate comfort food—a lip-smacking rice dish infused with the bold flavors of tamarind, aromatic spices, and dried berries (such as sundakkai or manathakkali). Whether it's a rainy day or a busy weeknight, this traditional Tamil recipe delivers both nostalgia and nourishment. In this post, we'll explore the authentic preparation, tips to enhance taste, and how this spicy-tangy dish fits perfectly into a wholesome vegetarian meal plan. Read on to discover why Vatha Kuzhambu Sadam deserves a permanent spot in your weekly menu!

Should I soak rice?

Yes, always soak rice as it helps with perfect cooking. 30 minutes of soaking is enough, but alternatively, you can also soak overnight 

vathal for pressure cooker vathakulambu sadam

I have used sundakkai and manathakkali vathal, but you can use one vathal of your choice.

Can I skip the onion and garlic?

Yes, you can skip the onion and garlic, but I prefer using both onions as they give the rice a good flavor. Also gives a good catering style flavor

Can I use chilli powder?

Yes, you can use chilli powder instead of sambar powder, but in that case, use extra coriander powder, pepper powder, and cumin powder

Tamarind paste?

You can use homemade tamarind paste. Dilute with water and use it. If you are using store-bought tamarind water, adjust the quantity accordingly.

HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD I ADD WHILE COOKING RICE DAL?

It depends on the rice  you use. The number of whistles also depends on the rice you use.

Why should I add hot water?

Cold water might turn lumpy, so if you are adding water to alter cooked vathakulambu Rice, always add hot water

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT VATHA KULAMBU RICE

Cook for 20 minutes and let the pressure release naturally. Follow the rest of the steps the same for the instant pot vatha kuzhambu sadham recipe

Will kuzhambu Sadam thicken over time

Yes, because of tamarind, the puli kulambu sadham thickens over time, so add water to alter the consistency

oil for kuzhambu sadham

Sesame oil tastes best with tamarind-based kuzhambu 

Ingredients

1/2 cup Sona masoori rice

1+1/2 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon sundakkai vathal

1/2 + 1 tablespoon manathakkali vathal

1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

Curry leaves

1/2 tablespoon Chana dal

15 small onions

10 garlic

1 tablespoon sambar powder

1 cup tamarind water

Salt

1 cup water

Jaggery

How to make one-pot Vathakuzhambu sadam with step-by-step pictures

• First, wash and soak the rice
• Heat oil and saute sundakkai and manathakkali vathal

• Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, Chana dal, and curry leaves; splutter

• Add a small onion and garlic; saute till they turn translucent

• Add sambar powder, rice, tamarind water, water, salt, and jaggery; bring to a boil

• Pressure cook for 4 whistles

• Add water; mash the rice, small onion, and garlic; bring to a boil

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sona masoori rice
• 1 +1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sundakkai vathal
• 1/2 + 1 tablespoon manathakkali vathal
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• Curry leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon Chana dal
• 15 small onions
• 10 garlic
• 1 tablespoon sambar powder
• 1 cup tamarind water
• Salt
• 1 cup water
• Jaggery

Instructions

• First, wash and soak the rice
• Heat oil and saute sundakkai and manathakkali vathal
• Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, Chana dal, and curry leaves; splutter
• Add a small onion and garlic; saute till they turn translucent
• Add sambar powder, rice, tamarind water, water, salt, and jaggery; bring to a boil
• Pressure cook for 4 whistles
• Add water; mash the rice, small onion, and garlic; bring to a boil

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