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Thenga Araicha Kuzhambu | Iru puli Kuzhambu

June 26, 2014 By Vidya Srinivasan 53 Comments

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Thenga Araicha Kuzhambu is a tasty South Indian rice accompaniment prepared with freshly ground coconut-based spice mixture with tamarind and curd. Kerala special Kuzhambu makes any meal extra delicious. Check out the Thenga aracha kuzhambu video and If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel

I love coconut, it just creates magic in any recipe.Thenga Araicha Kuzhambu is a must-try recipe for all coconut lovers. When we are busy and wanted to cook a quick rice accompaniment without dal this kulambu is the answer.

The blend of tamarind, coconut with freshly ground spices does magic in the dish,  mild sourness from curd, and slight sweetness from jaggery compliment the taste.

It is iru puli(sourness )kulambu because we use both curd and tamarind for sourness.

Thenga Araicha Kuzhambu (Ground Coconut Gravy) is a recipe originally from my Aunt’s mom, which was passed on to me through my aunt and my mom.

Urad dal and coconut reminded Poricha kuzhambu and poricha kootu with dal but with coconut, curd and tamarind taste so different.

This is a great accompaniment with rice, and also tastes good with any tiffin item. Being a South Indian, rice is our main food, so preparing accompaniment for rice is such a big deal.

More than cooking, to think about what to cook is a big task. Whenever I ask Hubby to give a one-word answer always – “anything”, and that is something I hate to hear. Last week the same thing happened and I was thinking about what to cook, and I flipped some pages from my Amma’s book so that I can get some idea. Found this Thenga Aracha Kuzhambu recipe and quickly checked my fridge to see if I had the veggies to cook this. 

Do you like curd based dishes? Try out other tasty yogurt dishes 

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My aunt is from Kerala she tells me this Thenga Aracha Kuzhambu is a popular dish there. I am not sure whether this is an authentic recipe but it widely appreciated in our home and I started doing it my Aunt’s way. 

If you are interested in some tasty South Indian kuzhambu varieties in TMF,

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Kuzhambu varieties without tamarind 

Thenga Aracha Kuzhambu

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Course: Kuzhambu
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Drumstick - 1 cut into finger sized pieces
  • Mixed Vegetable - 2 cups I took brinjal, carrot, ladies finger and potato
  • Tamarind - A gooseberry size ball
  • Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
  • Curd - 1/2 cup
  • Salt - as needed
  • Jaggery – 1 tsp
  • For the spice paste
  • Urad Dal - 1 tbsp
  • Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Rice - 1/8 tsp
  • Dried Red Chilli - 3 According to your spice level
  • Shredded Coconut - 3/4 cup
  • For Tempering
  • Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Fenugreek - 1/4 tsp
  • Curry Leaves - few

Instructions

  • Soak the tamarind in warm water for 10 - 15 minutes and extract the juice from it, by adding 2 cups of water
  • Dry roast the urad dal,  fenugreek seeds, rice and red chillies till it becomes golden brown. Once it comes to room temperature, add coconut and little water to make the kuzhambu masala
  • Add oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and fenugreek. Once it splutters, add curry leaves
  • After waiting curry leaves for 2-3 times add the chopped vegetables, turmeric powder and saute for 3-4 mins 
  • Pour a cup of water, cover and cook till the veggies are 3/4th cooked
  • Add tamarind extract and salt. Cook till raw tamarind smell goes and vegetables are cooked
  • Add the ground paste and cook for 3-4 minutes
  • Take the curd in a small bowl and mix well. Add the curd And simmer
  • Cook for 30 seconds and  switch off

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Notes

  1. Any veggies of choice can be used for kuzhambu
  2. For quick kuzhambu add Vegetables in a separator and pressure cook for 1 whistle
  3. Adjust the tamarind according to the sourness
  4. After adding curd do not cook the kuzhambu for longer time 
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Ingredients
:

Drumstick – 1, cut into finger-sized pieces

Mixed Vegetable – 2 cups (I took 1 brinjal, 1 carrot, 3 ladies finer, 1/2 chayote and 1 potato)

Tamarind – A gooseberry size ball 

Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp

Thick Curd – 1/2 cup

Salt – as needed

Jaggery – 1 tsp

For Kuzhambu masala

Urad Dal – 1 tbsp

Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp

Rice – 1/4 tsp

Dried Red Chilli – 3(According to your spice level)

Shredded Coconut – 3/4 cup

For Tempering

Coconut oil – 1 tbsp + 1/4 tsp

Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp

Fenugreek – 1/4 tsp

Curry Leaves – few

Method:

  • Soak the tamarind in warm water for 10 – 15 minutes and extract the juice from it, by adding 2 cups of water
  • Dry roast the urad dal,  fenugreek seeds, rice, and red chilies till it becomes golden brown. Once it comes to room temperature, add coconut and little water to make the kuzhambu masala

  • Add oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and fenugreek. Once it splutters, add curry leaves
  • After waiting curry leaves for 2-3 times add the chopped vegetables, turmeric powder and saute for 3-4 mins 

  • Pour a cup of water, cover and cook till the veggies are 3/4th cooked

  • Add tamarind extract and salt. Cook till raw tamarind smell goes and vegetables are cooked

  • Add the ground paste and water; cook for 4-5 minutes

  • Add jaggery and mix well

  • Take the curd in a small bowl and mix well. Add the curd and simmer
  • Cook for a minute in low flame

  • Add coconut oil and mix well. finally, add the tempering and switch off

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  1. Malar says

    June 26, 2014 at 23:49

    Wow this looks very nice Vidya, colorful 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:44

      Thanks Malar:) lot of colorful veggies

      Reply
  2. Lori says

    June 26, 2014 at 23:55

    I know, its not always easy coming up with something to cook! Looks like you found a wonderful recipe. Malar recently told me what jaggery is, so it is fun to look at your ingredients and know what they are! 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:43

      Yes Lori very true:) Thanks and yes I saw in Malar’s blog she has shared a link about Jaggery. I love blogging, help me to know lot of Interesting stuffs from friends like you all

      Reply
  3. feedingthesonis says

    June 26, 2014 at 23:57

    Looks so delicious My DH also says cook “anything” and I get so frustrated lol If only there was recipe for “anything” I’de cook it for him hehe

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:39

      Thanks Sanjana:) I guess “anything” is universal husband’s reply:d if you find “Anything” recipe pls let me know. I will also cook the same Lol

      Reply
  4. Ahila says

    June 27, 2014 at 00:02

    The coconut gravy looks delicious, Vidya 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:36

      Thanks Ahila:)

      Reply
      • Ahila says

        June 30, 2014 at 20:10

        Hi Vidya, I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Team readership award – http://wp.me/p3Nc97-vT. Have a lovely day!

        Reply
        • Traditionally Modern Food says

          June 30, 2014 at 22:03

          Thanks Ahila for the nomination:)

          Reply
  5. natasha says

    June 27, 2014 at 00:48

    Yumm…shall make it someday….

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:36

      Thanks Natasha:)

      Reply
  6. Asmithaaa says

    June 27, 2014 at 01:08

    yummy…rich veggie curry vidya!!!…. is it Avial??? in Kerala they prepare na??

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:35

      No Ashmitha for Aviyal we won’t add tamrind and paste is different. This is my Aunt’s recipe, she is from trivandrum

      Reply
      • Asmithaaa says

        July 1, 2014 at 00:40

        Oh okay Vidya 🙂

        Reply
  7. kurinji says

    June 27, 2014 at 02:39

    delicious kuzhambu….

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:31

      Thanks Kurinji:)

      Reply
  8. Chitra Jagadish says

    June 27, 2014 at 03:16

    rice, curry, kuzhambu what a wonderful combo Vidya. …very tempting….

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:25

      Thanks Chitra:)

      Reply
  9. How to Philosophize with Cake says

    June 27, 2014 at 07:03

    That looks delicious! So many flavors to love in here! 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:28

      Thanks for your lovely comment June:)

      Reply
  10. Saba-Thambi says

    June 27, 2014 at 08:27

    looks yummy! I should try it one day.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:25

      Thanks Saba:) Do try and let me know

      Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:28

      Thanks Saba:)

      Reply
  11. Liz says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:20

    I love ground coconut gravy, yum!

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 12:42

      Thanks Liz:)

      Reply
  12. simplyvegetarian777 says

    June 27, 2014 at 20:18

    My kind of curry Vidya. Loved it.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 21:59

      You too like Coconut gravy?? Nice:) Thanks Sonal:)

      Reply
  13. swathiiyer says

    June 27, 2014 at 21:48

    Delicious curry love to have with my rice.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 21:48

      Thanks Swathi:)

      Reply
  14. nancyc says

    June 27, 2014 at 21:57

    This sounds like a very yummy dish! 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 21:58

      Thanks Nancy:)

      Reply
  15. Sue Slaght says

    June 27, 2014 at 22:44

    We will be right over for dinner. 🙂 Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 27, 2014 at 23:23

      Sure.. Most welcome:)

      Reply
  16. apuginthekitchen says

    June 28, 2014 at 18:43

    I think this sounds wonderful, love the coconut gravy, I just wondered what is a drumstick? I think of chicken but I don’t see any chicken in the preparation and it seems like this is vegetarian.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 28, 2014 at 19:43

      Yes Suzanne its a vegetarian gravy. Drumstick is a vegetable, commonly used in many Indian cooking.

      Reply
      • apuginthekitchen says

        June 28, 2014 at 19:44

        Ah thank you. I gave never heard of that type of vegetable before. Thank you.

        Reply
        • Traditionally Modern Food says

          June 28, 2014 at 22:32

          Pleasure is mine:)

          Reply
  17. Patty Nguyen says

    June 29, 2014 at 22:38

    I was rasied on rice as well, Vidya. So good, isn’t it? Your coconut gravy looks deliciously thick and rich. 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 29, 2014 at 22:40

      Yes Patty, totally agree. I can’t live without rice. Thanks patty:)

      Reply
  18. natasha says

    July 14, 2014 at 19:59

    Dear Vidya…I finally cooked this recipe…we all loved it…thanks…I have also put up its picture on my blog and for the recipe linked yours…thanks…

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      July 14, 2014 at 21:18

      Thanks for trying my recipe Natasha:) Looks Awesome

      Reply
      • natasha says

        July 16, 2014 at 00:37

        Thanks to you…we loved it…my sister rates the recipes like star which means plz make it regular…she gave it a star in our house:-)

        Reply
        • Traditionally Modern Food says

          July 16, 2014 at 05:11

          I am very glad to hear:) If younger one likes a recipe then thats most cooked. Having a sis I can very well relate:)

          Reply
  19. Ramya says

    January 13, 2016 at 02:47

    Vidya,prepared this kuzhambu, cos I grated fresh coconut today .didnt want to use the shallot version.going to serve with adai /avial for dinner.Happy Pongal to you&your family.

    Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 19, 2016 at 15:27

      Sorry Ramya, I missed ur comment.. Hope you liked it.belated Pongal wishes

      Reply
    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 19, 2016 at 15:28

      Sorry Ramya, I missed ur ping. Hope you liked it.. Belated Pongal wishes

      Reply

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