Onion kulambu | Chinna vengaya kuzhambu

Onion kulambu | Chinna vengaya kuzhambu | small onion vatha kuzhambu | chinna vengayam Kuzhambu | puli Kuzhambu | Chettinad kuzhambu | onion vatha kuzhambu with step-by-step pictures and video recipe. Check out the onion kulambu and if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

small onion or big onions?

you can use any onions of your choice. The flavor of the kuzhambu might vary accordingly.

should I saute the onion?

it is optional but kuzhambu tastes best if yoy saute

Oil for kuzhambu

I used sesame oil as it gives the best taste for tamarind-based kuzhambu. 

can i skip sambar podi?

Yes, in that case, add chilli powder, and coriander powder instead

Tamarind and tomatoes

I have used both tamarind and tomatoes for sourness. Adjust the quantity according to the tomato and tamarind variety you use.

Tips to note for pressure cooker kuzhambu

• Cook on medium flame
• Make sure no ingredients are stuck to the cooker
• Add enough liquid to avoid a burnt layer
• do natural pressure release and boil the kuzhambu for additional time for the best flavor 

Instant pot kuzhambu

Cook for 4 minutes and do natural pressure release

Ingredients 

to temper

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

2 teaspoon chana dal

chinna vengayam vatha kuzhambu 

20 small onions

green chilli

curry leaves few

1/2 cup water

1 cup tamarind water 

1/2 tablespoon sambar powder

required salt

How to make Mullagi masala kuzhambu with step-by-step pictures

• Add sesame oil to a cooker and heat

• furthermore add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and chana dal; splutter

• Add small onion, green chilli, and  curry leaves; Cook till onions turn translucent

• furthermore, grind tomato and add; saute for 2 minutes 

• Add required salt and sambar powder; boil

• Furthermore add water, tamarind water; mix well and boil

• pressure cooker for 5 whistles and do natural pressure release

• Mix well and boil well on medium flame
• finally, add sesame oil boil, and turn off the stove 

onion kulambu

small onion vatha kuzhambu

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Ingredients

to temper

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 2 teaspoon chana dal

chinna vengayam vatha kuzhambu

• 20 small onions
• green chilli
• curry leaves few
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup tamarind water
• 1/2 tablespoon sambar powder
• required salt

Instructions

• Add sesame oil to a cooker and heat
• furthermore add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and chana dal; splutter
• Add small onion, green chilli, and  curry leaves; Cook till onions turn translucent
• furthermore, grind tomato and add; saute for 2 minutes
• Add required salt and sambar powder; boil
• Furthermore add water, tamarind water; mix well and boil
• pressure cooker for 5 whistles and do natural pressure release
• Mix well and boil well on medium flame
• finally, add sesame oil boil, and turn off the stove

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