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Why instant vatha kuzhambu powder

Many times for weekday lunch we need some quick lunch options. if you make and keep vathal kuzhambu powder, you can prepare flavorful kuzhambu in 10 minutes. Premix powder stays good for months at room temperature.

Iyengar vathal kuzhambu

No garlic vatha kulambu is traditionally prepared in Iyer and Iyengar households. Kuzhambu stats good 2-3 days. If you prepare this podi, you can take it during flight travel. It also works best for quick Airbnb cooking. best bachelor and elderly-friendly recipe

HOW MUCH PULI SHOULD I USE FOR THE KUZHAMBU RECIPE?

The amount of tamarind depends on the sourness of the tamarind so adjust the quantity according to the puli you use. Pulikaichal, puli aval, instant puli sadam are some of my tamarind-based dishes

TIPS TO ROAST RED CHILLI

I would recommend roasting the red chilli along with other ingredients. Always roast the whole red chilli. if you remove the chilli cap, seeds might turn bitter while roasting. remove the cap just before grinding.

ANY SUBSTITUTE FOR VATHAL?

Vathal has longer shelf lif. You can't use vegetables for premix. Prepare it without vathal. You can use okra, Brinjal, drumstick, onion, etc while preparing kuzhambu.

Tamarind - tips to note

always deseed and remove the fiber. Make sure the tamarind pieces are in smaller sizes. A big piece won't cook through. Roast in low flame. Perfectly roasted tamarind helps for a longer shelf life.

Any other interesting recipes with vatha kuzhambu powder?

Podi comes in handy for many recipes. you can make Puli Aval, Puli Upma, puli sevai, puli quinoa, etc.

SHELF LIFE OF vatha kulambu podi

Cool the podi completely then store it in an airtight container. You can store the premix at room temperature or in the fridge. Podi stays good for months at room temperature. Always use a dry and clean spoon for a longer shelf life

WILL THE PODI TASTE SPICY?

I used Karnataka red chilli.. Adjust the red chillies according to your spice. My version of kulambu podi is not spicy. It is a kids-friendly spice.

PULSE and grind THE PODI

I would recommend pulsing the podi a few times for the perfect grainy texture. Mix well after each pulse. after the podi turns to a coarse texture grind it to your desired texture.

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Ingredients

Roast and grind

1/4 cup Chana dal

1 tablespoon pepper

2 tablespoon toor dal

1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds

1/2 cup, heaped red chilli

90 g tamarind

1/2 cup coriander seeds

1 tablespoon Asafoetida

Roast vathal

1/4 cup manathakkali

1 tablespoon sundakkai vathal

Curry leaves

2 teaspoon Mustard seeds

how to make iyer vatha kuzhambu premix powder with step-by-step pictures

Turn on a wide-bottomed pan on low heat
When pan turns hot add all the ingredients except asafoetida; mix well and roast till dal turns golden brown

turn off the stove and add asafoetida

Add tamarind and saute on low flame in a separate pan

Roast till tamarind turns dry and moisture evaporates. cool

check if the tamarind is well roasted
grind the dal mixture first

add tamarind; mix in between and grind

Transfer to a wide plate and cool completely

Roast vathal

Roast manathakkali vathal, sundakkai vathal, curry leaves, and mustard seeds; in low flame till they splutter

Cool and mix with the ground powder

Store in an airtight container

vathal kuzhambu

Ingredients

2 tablespoon sesame oil

Jaggery

2+ 1/2 tablespoon milagu kulambu powder

required salt

2 + 1/2 cups water

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Add oil and heat

furthermore, add kuzhambu podi; a quick mix

add water, jaggery, and salt; mix well and boil for around 8 minutes until the kuzhambu comes together