How long does Kothamalli Kozhambu take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kothamalli Kozhambu serve?

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

Is Kothamalli Kozhambu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kothamalli 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 Kothamalli Kozhambu?

2 cup Coriander Leaves, 25 grams Tamarind, ¼ cup Sesame Oil, 6 grams Urad Dal (split), 2 Green Chilli, 4 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothamalli Kozhambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kothamalli Kozhambu?

About 230 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kothamalli Kozhambu

Name: Kothamalli Kozhambu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 cup Coriander Leaves; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 Green Chilli; 25 grams Tamarind; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; ¼ cup Sesame Oil; ¼ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 6 grams Urad Dal (split); 1 tsp Chana Dal; ½ cup Garlic; 3 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup Water; 1½ tsp Salt

30 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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4 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 Coriander Curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Kothamalli kozhambu is a coriander curry of ground coriander, tamarind and pepper cooked in sesame oil. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

18 items

4 people

Coriander Leaves2 cup
Curry leaves5 sprigs
Garlic4 cloves
Green Chilli2
Tamarind25 grams
Dry Red Chilli6
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Sesame Oil¼ cup
Cumin¼ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)6 grams
Chana Dal1 tsp
Garlic½ cup
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Water1 cup
Salt1½ tsp

Contains: 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	230kcal	920kcal
Protein	3.8g	15g
Carbohydrate	18g	72g
Fat	17g	69g
Fibre	4.4g	18g
Sugar	5.1g	20g

Cookd masalas for coriander leaves

Chettinad Masala
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Method

1
In a mixer jar, add all the ingredients for the paste and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Coriander LeavesCurry leavesGarlicGreen ChilliTamarindDry Red ChilliBlack Peppercorns
2
In a kadhai pour, add sesame oil and the cumin seeds, fenugreek seed, and mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds splutter and the fenugreek turns golden, add in the garlic. Saute the garlic on a moderate flame until golden brown, soft and aromatic.
Sesame OilCuminFenugreek SeedsMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Chana DalGarlicCurry leavesDry Red Chilli
3
Add in the prepared paste, and saute on a moderate flame for 3 minutes until the raw flavour disappears. Add the tomatoes, and turmeric powder and saute on a moderate flame until the raw flavour disappears and the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
TomatoTurmeric Powder
4
Pour water and bring it to a boil. Let the kozhambu cook until nice and thick (around 4-5 mins) Serve hot with ghee and rice.
WaterSalt

Before you start

How long does Kothamalli Kozhambu take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kothamalli Kozhambu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kothamalli Kozhambu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kothamalli 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 Kothamalli Kozhambu?: 2 cup Coriander Leaves, 25 grams Tamarind, ¼ cup Sesame Oil, 6 grams Urad Dal (split), 2 Green Chilli, 4 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothamalli Kozhambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kothamalli Kozhambu?: About 230 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.