Cookd Vathal Kulambu
Also known as Vathal Kulambu · Veg · Rice dishes, Curries & Gravies
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Vathal kulambu with sundakkai vathal, shallots and garlic simmered with Cookd Vatha Kulambu Masala. Spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes, with video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
12 itemsGingelly Oil3 tbsp
Sundakkai Vathal30 grams
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Guntur Dry Red Chilli2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Garlic15 cloves
Green Chilli, Slit1
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Tomato, Cubes60 grams
Cookd Vatha Kulambu Masala5 tbsp
Water2.5 cup
Contains: milk, wheat, sesame.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 207kcal | 828kcal |
| Protein | 3.4g | 14g |
| Carbohydrate | 22g | 90g |
| Fat | 13g | 51g |
| Fibre | 4.6g | 18g |
| Sugar | 6.1g | 24g |
Method
- 1
In a kadai, heat gingelly oil. Fry vathal in the oil and take it out.
Gingelly OilSundakkai Vathal
- 2
In the same oil, add mustard seeds, let it splutter, then add fenugreek seeds, dry red chilli, followed by curry leaves. Add green chilli and garlic and saute for a few seconds. Add shallots. Sauté till it turns light brown and soft, about 6-8 mins. Now add tomatoes and saute till they become soft.
Mustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsGuntur Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesGarlicGreen ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)Tomato
- 3
Add Cookd Vatha kulambu masala and mix. Add water to this, mix and let it simmer for 15 minutes on a medium-low flame until thick and the oil separates.
Cookd Vatha Kulambu MasalaWater
- 4
Adjust salt if needed. Add the fried vathal and bring to a boil. Finish with fresh curry leaves and some raw gingelly oil. It can be paired with plain steamed rice.
Curry leavesGingelly Oil
Before you start
- How long does Cookd Vathal Kulambu take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Cookd Vathal Kulambu serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Cookd Vathal Kulambu vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Cookd Vathal Kulambu spicy?
- It is hot: 3 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 Cookd Vathal Kulambu?
- 30 grams Sundakkai Vathal, 5 tbsp Cookd Vatha Kulambu Masala, 60 grams Tomato, 2 Guntur Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Vathal Kulambu?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Cookd Vathal Kulambu?
- About 207 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- S
shabreen unisaApril 2026
Can we use sundaikai instead of vathal kindly reply i bought the vatha kulambu and waiting for it to prepare i dont know what alternate option for vathal v can use.
