Vendakkai Vatha kuzhambu | Puli kuzhambu

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VATHA KUZHAMBU

I love tamarind-based Kuzhambu recipes. If you follow me on Instagram you might have noticed puli kuzhambu at least once a week. When it comes to south Indian puli Kuzhambu recipes Vathal Kuzhambu, Urundai Kuzhambu, poondu kuzhambu, Appalam Kuzhambu, enna kathirikai kuzhambu,  Onion Vatha Kuzhambu are some of my favorites kulambu varieties.  I also love Saravana bhavan hotel style kara Kuzhambu.  

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 tamarind paste you use. you can use homemade tamarind paste or soak lemon size tamarind and prepare tamarind extract and use it.  If you are using store-bought tamarind paste, adjust the quantity according to its soreness. Pulikaichal, puli aval,instant puli sadam are some of my tamarind-based dishes 

SHELF LIFE OF VATHA KUZHAMBU 

puli-based Kuzhambu variety generally stays good for at least 3 days. If you are planning to keep it at room temperature for a long time make it thick like thokku consistency and add extra oil.

WHAT SHOULD BE THE CONSISTENCY OF PULI KUZHAMBU?

In our home, we prefer slightly thick  Vatha kuzhambu. Adjust the water according to the consistency you desire.  You can also add extra rice flour to make the kulambu thick.

Can I skip sauteeing okra?

Sauteeing okra in sesame oil gives the best flavor so i would recommend it

Oil for puli kuzhambu

Sesame oil gives the best flavor for kara kuzhambu. it also helps for shelf life. based on your taste use of your choice

KUZHAMBU VARIETIES  WITH TAMARIND RECIPE IN TMF

KUZHAMBU VARIETIES WITHOUT TAMARIND RECIPE IN TMF 

SAMBAR POWDER

HOMEMADE TAMRAIND PASTE

Ingredients

To temper

2 tablespoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

3 green chilli

curry leaves few

1 tablespoon chana dal

Kuzhambu

1o Okra

3 cups Tamarind water

1 tablespoon Sambar powder

required Salt

Asafoetida 

little Jaggery 

Rice flour 1/2 tsp

little Turmeric powder 

how to make vendakkai vatha kuzhambu with step-by-step pictures

• first, add oil and heat

• Furthermore, add mustard seeds and chana dal; splutter

• Add curry leaves and green chilli; mix well

• Furthermore, add okra; roast till color changes and shrinks

• Add  turmeric powder, asafoetida, and salt; mix well

• Furthermore, add sambar powder and give a quick mix

• Add the tamarind water; boil for 10 minutes 

• Finally, add jaggery, and hing; boil for 6-8 minutes