Ulundhu kuzhambu | karuppu ulundhu kulambu

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Traditional black urad dal kuzhambu served in a metal bowl with lemon slices in the background.

ulunthu kulambu

 To include protein, we generally boil the dal and prepare kuzhambu, but roasting the dal helps for instant kuzhambu, which can be prepared within 10 minutes.

WHAT KIND OF VEGETABLES CAN I USE? 

to make instant kuzhambu I have skipped veggies. You can add any veggies of your choice according to your account taste.

Sourness for kuzhambu

I have used lemon for sourness but you can use tamarind. In that case, boil tamarind till the raw smell goes off.

Traditional South Indian ulundhu kuzhambu served with rice, vegetables, and lemon wedges.

OIL FOR KUZHAMBU

Traditionally coconut oil is used for this thenga kuzhambu. You can use the oil of your choice.

TIPS TO NOTE WHILE GRINDING

Avoid making a fine paste-like texture. it might affect kulambu texture 

TIPS TO NOTE FOR KUZHAMBU

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

Delicious ulundhu kuzhambu served in a stainless steel bowl with curry leaves and spices.

Ingredients 

To grind

1/4 cup coconut

1 tbsp urad dal

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coriander seeds

1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds

1/4 tsp pepper

Red chilli

1/4 tsp sesame seeds

Water

To temper

1/2 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/4 tsp fenugreek seed

Red chilli

Curry leaves

kulambu

3/4 cup water

lemon juice 

Salt

Asafoetida

Traditional South Indian black gram curry served hot.

How to make ulundhu kuzhambu with step-by-step pictures 

  • First, Dry roast urad dal, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, and red chilli; till they turn golden brown

Black urad dal being added to a cooking pot for traditional South Indian ulundhu kulambu.

Coriander seeds being added to a cooking pot for ulundhu kuzhambu recipe.

Sesame seeds being toasted in a stainless steel pan for ulundhu kuzhambu recipe.

Roasted black gram for ulundhu kuzhambu in a stainless steel vessel.

Spicy red chili being added to a cooking pot for ulundhu kuzhambu.

Dry roasted fenugreek seeds in a stainless steel vessel for ulundhu kuzhambu.

Roasting black gram for traditional ulundhu kulambu preparation.

  • Furthermore, add cumin seeds and coconut; mix well

Cumin seeds being roasted in a stainless steel pan for ulundhu kuzhambu recipe.

Coconut and urad dal in a stainless steel pot for ulundhu kuzhambu.

Preparing traditional ulundhu kuzhambu with black gram in a stainless steel pot.

  • Turn off the stove
  • Add water and cool

Preparing traditional ulundhu kulambu with water and spices in a stainless steel pot.

Preparing traditional ulundhu kuzhambu with black gram in a stainless steel pot.

  • Transfer to the mixie jar

Cooking black gram curry in a stainless steel mixer jar for ulundhu kuzhambu.

  • Furthermore, add water; grind

Grinding black urad dal for ulundhu kuzhambu in a mixer grinder.

  • Add coconut oil to a wide-bottomed pan and heat

Coconut oil being added to a cooking pot for ulundhu kuzhambu recipe.

  • Furthermore add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, red chilli, and curry leaves; splutter

Mustard seeds being added to hot oil for traditional ulundhu kuzhambu recipe.

Adding fenugreek seeds to a cooking pot for traditional ulundhu kuzhambu.

Ulundhu kuzhambu with black gram and spices in a stainless steel pot.

Cooking ulundhu kuzhambu with fresh curry leaves in a stainless steel pot.

Stainless steel pot with black gram and spices for ulundhu kuzhambu.

  • Gently add the ground mixture; mix well and boil

Ground mixture for ulundhu kuzhambu in a stainless steel grinder.

Ulundhu Kuzhambu with black gram lentils simmering in a stainless steel pot.

  • Add water and salt; mix well and bring to frothy boil

Pouring water into ulundhu kuzhambu for authentic Tamil cuisine flavor.

Traditional black urad dal kuzhambu in a stainless steel pot with salt added.

Traditional ulundhu kuzhambu being prepared with spices and tamarind in a stainless steel pot.

Traditional South Indian Ulundhu Kuzhambu in a stainless steel pot.

  • Turn off the stove 
  • Finally, add lemon juice; mix

Traditional South Indian black gram curry with spices and tamarind.

A flavorful traditional South Indian ulundhu kuzhambu with black gram lentils simmering in spicy tam.

Traditional South Indian ulundhu kuzhambu served with rice, vegetables, and lemon wedges.

Ulundhu kuzhambu

ulundhu kulambu
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Ingredients

To grind

  • 1/4 cup coconut
  • 1 tbsp urad dal
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Red chilli
  • 1/4 tsp sesame seeds
  • Water

To temper

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

kulambu

  • 3/4 cup water
  • lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Asafoetida

Instructions

  • First, Dry roast urad dal, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, and red chilli; till they turn golden brown
  • Furthermore, add cumin seeds and coconut; mix well
  • Turn off the stove
  • Add water and cool
  • Transfer to the mixie jar
  • Furthermore, add water; grind
  • Add coconut oil to a wide-bottomed pan and heat
  • Furthermore add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, red chilli, and curry leaves; splutter
  • Gently add the ground mixture; mix well and boil
  • Add water and salt; mix well and bring to frothy boil
  • Turn off the stove
  • Finally, add lemon juice; mix

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Ulundhu Kuzhambu with black gram and spices, traditional South Indian dish.

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