How long does Lakshmi Kozhambu take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Lakshmi Kozhambu serve?

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

Is Lakshmi Kozhambu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Lakshmi 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 Lakshmi Kozhambu?

20 grams Tamarind, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 1 Tomato, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 1.5 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1.5 tbsp Groundnut oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Lakshmi Kozhambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Lakshmi Kozhambu?

About 272 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Lakshmi Kozhambu

Name: Lakshmi Kozhambu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Chettinadu
Ingredients: 25 cloves Garlic; 1 Tomato, Diced; 20 grams Tamarind; 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 1 cup Water; 1.5 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Salt; 2 cup Water; 1.5 tbsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Urad Dal (whole); 15 Small Onion (Shallots); 2 tsp Black Peppercorns; ½ cup Water; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tbsp Groundnut oil; ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds

Also known as Pepper Poondu Kolambu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Total50 min

Prep10 min

Cook40 min

Serves4

Per serving272 cal

Spicemedium

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5 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Lakshmi kozhambu, or pepper poondu kolambu, simmers shallots and garlic in tamarind with coconut and pepper. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 50 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

15 items

Cooking for4 servings

Garlic25 cloves
Tomato, Diced1
Tamarind20 grams
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Water3.5 cup
Fennel Seeds1.5 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Salt2 tbsp
Coconut Oil1.5 tbsp
Urad Dal (whole)½ tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Black Peppercorns2 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Groundnut oil1.5 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp

Contains: groundnut.

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	272kcal	1088kcal
Protein	3.9g	16g
Carbohydrate	23g	90g
Fat	20g	80g
Fibre	5.5g	22g
Sugar	8.2g	33g

Cookd masalas for tamarind

Method

1
Extract the tamarind water and set aside.
TamarindWater
2
In a mixer jar add grated coconut, pepper, fennel seeds, half cup water and grind to a fine paste.
Coconut (Grated)Fennel SeedsBlack PeppercornsWater
3
In a bowl add the coconut paste, tamarind water, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix it well and set aside.
Red Chilli PowderSaltWaterTurmeric Powder
4
In a pan add groundnut oil, coconut oil, urad dal, fenugreek and mix it for a while. Add shallots, Garlic and saute for 5 mins. Add tomato and saute for 5 mins.
GarlicTomatoCoconut OilUrad Dal (whole)Small Onion (Shallots)Groundnut oilFenugreek Seeds
5
Now add the coconut mixture to the pan, add 2 cups of water and mix it well. Simmer it for 20 mins on a medium flame. Serve hot

Before you start

How long does Lakshmi Kozhambu take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Lakshmi Kozhambu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Lakshmi Kozhambu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Lakshmi 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 Lakshmi Kozhambu?: 20 grams Tamarind, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 1 Tomato, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 1.5 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1.5 tbsp Groundnut oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Lakshmi Kozhambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Lakshmi Kozhambu?: About 272 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.