How long does Appalam Vatha kulambu take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Appalam Vatha kulambu serve?

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

Is Appalam Vatha kulambu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Appalam Vatha 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 Appalam Vatha kulambu?

8 Fried Appalam, 1000 ml Tamarind Juice, 3 tbsp Sambar Powder, 20 grams Tamarind, 10 Curry leaves, 3 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Appalam Vatha kulambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Appalam Vatha kulambu?

About 428 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Appalam Vatha kulambu

Name: Appalam Vatha kulambu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 20 grams Tamarind; 1 litre Water; 8 Fried Appalam; 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Chana Dal; 10 Curry leaves; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Asafoetida; 3 tbsp Sambar Powder; 1000 ml Tamarind Juice; 2½ tsp Rock Salt; 2 tbsp Oil

25 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as appalam vatha kuzhambu, appalam vathal kuzhambu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Appalam vatha kulambu is a tamarind gravy with sambar powder, gingelly oil and fried appalam. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 25 minutes plus soaking, with video.

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Tamarind20 grams
Water1 litre
Fried Appalam8
Gingelly Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Chana Dal1 tsp
Curry leaves10
Dry Red Chilli3
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Asafoetida½ tsp
Sambar Powder3 tbsp
Tamarind Juice1000 ml
Rock Salt2½ tsp
Oil2 tbsp

Contains: wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	428kcal	1712kcal
Protein	6g	24g
Carbohydrate	48g	193g
Fat	26g	102g
Fibre	7g	28g
Sugar	31g	124g

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Method

1
Soak the tamarind for an hour in 1 litre of water Break each appalam into 4 pieces, deep fry in hot oil and set aside.
TamarindWaterFried Appalam
2
In a kadai, add gingelly oil and once it's hot add the tempering ingredients - mustard seeds, fenugreek, chana dal, curry leaves and whole red chilli. Add turmeric powder and asafoetida once the mustard starts to crackle. Add the sambar powder and mix it with the oil
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsChana DalCurry leavesDry Red ChilliTurmeric PowderAsafoetidaSambar Powder
3
Filter out the tamarind and add the tamarind water to the kadai. Once the contents come to a rolling boil, add the appalams. Simmer it for 10 more minutes until the kulambu becomes slightly thick and remove from heat.
Tamarind JuiceRock SaltOil

Before you start

How long does Appalam Vatha kulambu take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Appalam Vatha kulambu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Appalam Vatha kulambu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Appalam Vatha 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 Appalam Vatha kulambu?: 8 Fried Appalam, 1000 ml Tamarind Juice, 3 tbsp Sambar Powder, 20 grams Tamarind, 10 Curry leaves, 3 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Appalam Vatha kulambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Appalam Vatha kulambu?: About 428 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.