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, 6 grams Urad Dal (split), ¼ cup Sesame Oil, 2 Green Chilli, 2 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; 2 Green Chilli; 25 grams Tamarind; 6 grams Urad Dal (split); 1 tsp Chana Dal; 2 Dry Red Chilli; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 4 cloves Garlic; 4 Dry Red Chilli; ¼ cup Sesame Oil; ½ cup Garlic; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1.5 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Cumin; 3 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 cup Water

Also known as Coriander Curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Total30 min

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving230 cal

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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

Cooking for4 servings

Coriander Leaves2 cup
Curry leaves5 sprigs
Green Chilli2
Tamarind25 grams
Urad Dal (split)6 grams
Chana Dal1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli6
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Garlic4 cloves
Sesame Oil¼ cup
Garlic½ cup
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Water1 cup

Contains: 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	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

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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 leavesGreen ChilliTamarindGarlicDry 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.
Urad Dal (split)Chana DalDry Red ChilliSesame OilGarlicFenugreek SeedsMustard SeedsCuminCurry leaves
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.
Turmeric PowderTomato
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.
SaltWater

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, 6 grams Urad Dal (split), ¼ cup Sesame Oil, 2 Green Chilli, 2 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.