How long does Aatukaal Kulambu take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Aatukaal Kulambu serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Aatukaal Kulambu spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Aatukaal Kulambu?

750 grams Goat Legs, 25 grams Tamarind, 1½ cup Coconut Paste, 150 grams Onion, 150 grams Tomato, 80 grams Mochai / hyacinth Beans, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Aatukaal Kulambu?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Aatukaal Kulambu?

About 478 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Aatukaal Kulambu

Name: Aatukaal Kulambu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 750 grams Goat Legs; 3 cup Water; 150 grams Onion, Chopped; 150 grams Tomato, Chopped; 80 grams Mochai / hyacinth Beans; 1½ cup Water; 3 cup Water; 200 grams Raw Banana, Chopped; 3 tbsp Rock Salt; 4 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 25 grams Tamarind; ½ cup Water; 1½ cup Coconut Paste; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds

60 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min

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Also known as aatukaal curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam One-pot meals Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Aatukaal kulambu of goat legs simmered with mochai, raw banana, tamarind and coconut paste. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 1 hour, step-by-step video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party

Ingredients

12 items

6 people

Goat Legs750 grams
Water8 cup
Onion, Chopped150 grams
Tomato, Chopped150 grams
Mochai / hyacinth Beans80 grams
Raw Banana, Chopped200 grams
Rock Salt3 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder4 tbsp
Tamarind25 grams
Coconut Paste1½ cup
Oil2 tbsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	478kcal	2868kcal
Protein	29g	175g
Carbohydrate	25g	151g
Fat	30g	182g
Fibre	8g	48g
Sugar	8.3g	50g

Cookd masalas for goat legs

Method

1
In a pressure cooker, add the goat legs, water, onion, and tomato. Pressure cook for 6–7 whistles (about 30 minutes).
Goat LegsWaterOnionTomato
2
Meanwhile, in another pressure cooker, add the mochai and water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles on a medium flame.
Mochai / hyacinth BeansWater
3
In a large kadai, transfer the cooked goat legs along with the stock. Add some water, cooked mochai, raw banana, salt, and chilli powder. Mix well, cover, and cook for 5 minutes on a medium flame.
WaterRaw BananaRock SaltRed Chilli Powder
4
Now add the tamarind water and coconut paste. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
TamarindWaterCoconut Paste
5
Prepare the tempering by heating oil and adding fennel seeds. Pour this over the gravy. Must serve hot with rice, idli, or dosa
OilFennel Seeds

Before you start

How long does Aatukaal Kulambu take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aatukaal Kulambu serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aatukaal Kulambu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Aatukaal Kulambu spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Aatukaal Kulambu?: 750 grams Goat Legs, 25 grams Tamarind, 1½ cup Coconut Paste, 150 grams Onion, 150 grams Tomato, 80 grams Mochai / hyacinth Beans, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aatukaal Kulambu?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Aatukaal Kulambu?: About 478 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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