Aatukaal Kulambu
Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamOne-pot mealsHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
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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
Ingredients
12 itemsGoat 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 Paste1.5 cup
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 481kcal | 2886kcal |
| Protein | 29g | 175g |
| Carbohydrate | 25g | 152g |
| Fat | 31g | 184g |
| Fibre | 8.1g | 49g |
| Sugar | 8.4g | 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
Sunflower 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, 1.5 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?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Aatukaal Kulambu?
- About 481 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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