How long does Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu serve?

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

Is Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu 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 Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu?

50 grams Mochai / hyacinth Beans, 50 grams Nethili (Anchovies), 10 grams Tamarind, 3 Brinjal, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 1/2 cup Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu?

About 126 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu

Name: Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 50 grams Mochai / hyacinth Beans; 2 cup Water; 50 grams Nethili (Anchovies); Water; 1/2 cup Water; 10 grams Tamarind; 1 tsp Coconut Oil; 1 tbsp Oil; 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1/2 tsp Urad Dal (split); 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 1 Tomato, Slices; 1 Raw Banana, Slices; 3 Brinjal; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 1/2 tsp Salt; 3 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1/2 cup Water; 1 cup Water; 1/2 cup Coconut (Grated); 2 tbsp Water

55 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min

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6 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 Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu, karuvaatu kolambu, dry fish greavy · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Mochai kathirika karuvadu kolambu: dry fish curry of hyacinth beans, brinjal and nethili in tamarind. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 55 minutes plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

18 items

6 people

Mochai / hyacinth Beans50 grams
Water4 cup
Nethili (Anchovies)50 grams
Water
Tamarind10 grams
Coconut Oil1 tsp
Oil1 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds1/2 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1/2 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)100 grams
Tomato, Slices1
Raw Banana, Slices1
Brinjal3
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Salt1 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder3 tsp
Coconut (Grated)1/2 cup
Water2 tbsp

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	126kcal	756kcal
Protein	4g	24g
Carbohydrate	14g	83g
Fat	6.8g	41g
Fibre	3.8g	23g
Sugar	4.9g	29g

Cookd masalas for mochai / hyacinth beans

Method

1
Soak the mochai overnight (around 8 - 10 hours) Pressure cook the mochai in 1 Cup water, for 5 whistles, on a medium heat.
Mochai / hyacinth BeansWater
2
Add water to the karuvaadu and soak for 15 minutes. Soak the tamarind for 15 minutes by adding ½ cup of water. Once soaked, squeeze the pulp out and strain
Nethili (Anchovies)WaterWaterTamarind
3
In a kadai add coconut oil and groundnut oil Once hot, add channa dal, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and urad dal. After popping, add the shallots. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomato and mix well.
Coconut OilOilFenugreek SeedsUrad Dal (split)Small Onion (Shallots)Tomato
4
Add the raw banana, chilli and brinjal. Saute for 5 minutes. Add turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, along with some water. Bring it to a boil and then simmer covered for 6 - 7 minutes.
Raw BananaBrinjalTurmeric PowderSaltRed Chilli PowderWater
5
Now add the pressure cooked mochai and the soaked karuvaadu (dry fish) cover and cook it for 5 minutes on a medium flame.
Water
6
Add the coconut to a blender with some water and make a paste. Add the paste to the pan and mix to combine well. Add the tamarind water and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes before turning off the heat.
Coconut (Grated)Water

Before you start

How long does Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu 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 Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu?: 50 grams Mochai / hyacinth Beans, 50 grams Nethili (Anchovies), 10 grams Tamarind, 3 Brinjal, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 1/2 cup Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mochai Kathirika Karuvadu Kolambu?: About 126 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.