How long does Karuvepillai Kozhambu take?

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

How many people does Karuvepillai Kozhambu serve?

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

Is Karuvepillai Kozhambu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Karuvepillai Kozhambu 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 Karuvepillai Kozhambu?

2 cup Curry leaves, 6 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1 lemon sized Tamarind, ½ cup Hot Water, ¼ cup Sesame Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Karuvepillai Kozhambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Karuvepillai Kozhambu?

About 197 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Karuvepillai Kozhambu

Name: Karuvepillai Kozhambu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 6 Dry Red Chilli; 1 lemon sized Tamarind; 2 cup Curry leaves; 1 tsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1.5 tsp Cumin; 2 tsp Urad Dal (whole); ½ cup Hot Water; 2 tsp Black Peppercorns; ¼ cup Sesame Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Toor Dal; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 1 cup Garlic, Peeled; 2 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Asafoetida; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sambar Powder

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Vegan Low carb Dairy-free

Total40 min

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Serves6

Per serving197 cal

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Karuvepillai kozhambu, a Tamil Nadu tamarind curry of ground curry leaves in sesame oil. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

19 items

Cooking for6 servings

Dry Red Chilli6
Tamarind1 lemon sized
Curry leaves2 cup
Sunflower Oil1 tsp
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin1.5 tsp
Urad Dal (whole)3 tsp
Hot Water½ cup
Black Peppercorns2 tsp
Sesame Oil¼ cup
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
Toor Dal1 tsp
Garlic, Peeled1 cup
Tomato, Finely Chopped2
Asafoetida½ tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Sambar Powder1 tsp

Contains: wheat, sesame.

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	197kcal	1182kcal
Protein	4.2g	25g
Carbohydrate	20g	117g
Fat	13g	76g
Fibre	4.5g	27g
Sugar	4.3g	26g

Cookd masalas for curry leaves

Method

1
Dry roast all the ingredients for the masala powder and set aside to cool down
Dry Red ChilliSunflower OilCoriander SeedsCuminUrad Dal (whole)
2
Soak the tamarind in hot water for 15-20 minutes.
TamarindHot Water
3
Add the curry leaves and roasted ingredients to a mixer bowl and blend it into a smooth paste (add a splash of water if required) and set aside.
Curry leavesBlack Peppercorns
4
In a kadhai pour sesame oil and add all the ingredients for the tempering and add garlic. Saute until aromatic and add finely chopped tomato, cook for 30 more seconds and add asafoetida and turmeric powder.
Sesame OilMustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsToor DalUrad Dal (whole)GarlicTomatoAsafoetidaTurmeric Powder
5
Add the ground paste. Cook on moderate heat for 3-4 minutes or until the raw flavour totally disappears, then add the tamarind water and boil for a few minutes. Once thickened remove from the heat and serve over rice. Imperative to pour ghee over the rice and eat it with sutta appalam.
SaltSambar Powder

Before you start

How long does Karuvepillai Kozhambu take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Karuvepillai Kozhambu serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Karuvepillai Kozhambu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Karuvepillai Kozhambu 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 Karuvepillai Kozhambu?: 2 cup Curry leaves, 6 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1 lemon sized Tamarind, ½ cup Hot Water, ¼ cup Sesame Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Karuvepillai Kozhambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Karuvepillai Kozhambu?: About 197 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

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A Cookd cookJune 2023
It came out great loved it ❤️, i like sweet spicy and tangy so i added some jaggery for the sweetness and it tasted great
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mayaAugust 2023
It taste yum 🤤!
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A Cookd cookMay 2023
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Vinisha manoharMay 2023
thanks for sharing the receipe. I will definitely try. how long can we store it in the fridge.