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A flavorful plate of Chettinad pumpkin pulikari served with rice, lentils, and crispy papad.

pumpkin kuzhambu

healthy and flavorful kuzhambu with pumpkin. Tastes great with rice and tiffin varieties.

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.

pumpkin Poondu kulambu 

 Garlic-based kara kuzhambu with spice and pumpkin is so flavorful and healthy. Garlic is widely used in Indian pathiya samayal recipes. 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 sourness. 

CAN I SKIP TOMATOES?

Yes, I like the soreness from tomatoes, hence I have used them. If you are skipping tomatoes, adjust the tamarind accordingly. Pulikaichal, puli aval, and instant puli sadam are some of my favorite tamarind-based dishes 

Traditional Chettinad pumpkin pulikari with spices and vegetables in a rustic pan.

The shelf life of parangikai kuzhambu

It stays good for 3 days in the fridge. 

Sambar powder for pumpkin pulikari?

I used homemade sambar powder, which gives good flavor and consistency to the kuzhambu. If you are skipping, use extra skip red chilli powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder.  

COLOR OF THE pumpkin kulambu  

The color of the Kara Kuzhambu totally depends on various factors like sambar powder, tamarind, tomatoes, etc.

WHAT SHOULD BE THE CONSISTENCY OF Chettinad pulikar?

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

CAN I ADD skip onion and garlic?

Yes, they are optional, but they give an amazing taste to parangikai puli kulambu, so I would recommend them.

Delicious Chettinad pumpkin pulikari served over fluffy white rice with flavorful spices and vegetab.

Ingredients

1 tbsp peanut oil

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

1/8 tsp fenugreek seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp urad dal

Curry leaves

2 green chilies

6 garlic cloves

1/4 cup chopped onion

10 small onions

1/2 tbsp sambar powder

1 large tomato

1/2 tsp coriander powder

Water (as needed)

1/2 cup tamarind water

Jaggery (to taste)

1/4 tsp pepper powder

1 tsp sesame oil

Authentic Chettinad pumpkin pulikari served with rice and crispy papad.

How to make pumpkin pulikari with step-by-step pictures

  •  Heat oil in a pan.

Traditional Pumpkin Pulikari being cooked in a wok with peanut oil for authentic flavor.

  •  Splutter mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and urad dal.

Traditional Chettinad Pumpkin Pulikari with mustard seeds and spices.

Aromatic pumpkin pulikari being prepared with fenugreek seeds in a traditional black cast iron skill.

Chettinad pumpkin pulikari being prepared in a traditional wok with spices.

Traditional Chettinad Pumpkin Pulikari being cooked in a black wok.

  • Add cumin seeds and fennel seeds; roast well.

Cooking pumpkin pulikari with cumin seeds in a traditional black wok.

Fennel seeds 1/2 tsp added to Chettinad pumpkin pulikari recipe.

Traditional Chettinad pumpkin pulikari being cooked in a black wok.

  • Furthermore, add curry leaves, green chilies, and onions; mix well.

Hand adding curry leaves to pumpkin pulikari in a black skillet.

Fresh green chilies cooking in a traditional wok.

Traditional Chettinad Pumpkin Pulikari with garlic and spices.

Delicious Chettinad pumpkin pulikari being prepared in a traditional wok.

  •  Add turmeric powder and salt; sauté until translucent.

Close-up of turmeric powder being added to a cooking pan with vegetables.

Traditional Chettinad pumpkin pulikari being prepared with salt and spices.

Traditional Chettinad Pumpkin Pulikari with aromatic spices and vegetables.

  • Furthermore, add tomatoes, sambar powder, and coriander powder; sauté.

Delicious Chettinad Pumpkin Pulikari with fresh vegetables and spices.

Brightly colored pumpkin pulikari cooking in a black skillet with fresh vegetables.

Authentic Chettinad Pumpkin Pulikari with aromatic spices and coriander powder.

  •  Add pumpkin and sauté until the tomatoes turn mushy.

Delicious Chettinad yellow pumpkin pulikari cooked with spices.

Delicious pumpkin and onion stir-fry, a traditional Chettinad dish with rich flavors.

  • Furthermore, add tamarind water and enough water; boil until the pumpkin is cooked.

Traditional Chettinad Pumpkin Pulikari in a pan with spices and vegetables.

Delicious Chettinad pumpkin pulikari with spices and tender pumpkin pieces.

  •  Add pepper powder, jaggery, and sesame oil; cook until the kuzhambu thickens and comes together.

Delicious Chettinad pumpkin pulikari with spices and pepper powder.

Delicious Chettinad pumpkin pulikari with spices and jaggery, served hot. Perfect for traditional So.

Traditional Pumpkin Pulikari with sesame oil and spices, a flavorful South Indian dish.

Traditional Chettinad pumpkin pulikari cooking in a pan with spices and green chilies.

Delicious pumpkin pulikari served with rice and crispy papad, a traditional Chettinad dish full of f.

A flavorful plate of Chettinad pumpkin pulikari served with rice, lentils, and crispy papad.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/8 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • Curry leaves
  • 2 green chilies
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 10 small onions
  • 1/2 tbsp sambar powder
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • Water as needed
  • 1/2 cup tamarind water
  • Jaggery to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper powder
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Splutter mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and urad dal.
  • Add cumin seeds and fennel seeds; roast well.
  • Furthermore, add curry leaves, green chilies, and onions; mix well.
  • Add turmeric powder and salt; sauté until translucent.
  • Furthermore, add tomatoes, sambar powder, and coriander powder; sauté.
  • Add pumpkin and sauté until the tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Furthermore, add tamarind water and enough water; boil until the pumpkin is cooked.
  • Add pepper powder, jaggery, and sesame oil; cook until the kuzhambu thickens and comes together.

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Vegetarian South Indian pumpkin pulikari served with rice and crispy papad.

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