How long does Puli Kuzhambu take?

52 minutes from start to finish. That is 12 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Puli Kuzhambu serve?

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

Is Puli Kuzhambu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Puli Kuzhambu 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 Puli Kuzhambu?

30 grams Tamarind, 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 1 grams Curry leaves, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Puli Kuzhambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Puli Kuzhambu?

About 224 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Puli Kuzhambu

Name: Puli Kuzhambu
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 30 grams Tamarind, Soaked; 150 ml Water, For Soaking; 4 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 1 grams Curry leaves; 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 24 grams Garlic; 2 grams Turmeric Powder; 3 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Powder; 330 ml Water, For Cooking; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Jaggery, Crushed

52 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 12 min · Cook 40 min

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Also known as pulikuzhambu, puli kulambu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Puli kuzhambu with tamarind, shallots and garlic cooked in gingelly oil with jaggery. Medium-spicy and vegetarian, serves 4, about 50 minutes plus soaking.

Low calorie

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Tamarind, Soaked30 grams
Water, For Soaking150 ml
Gingelly Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1 grams
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Curry leaves1 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)150 grams
Garlic24 grams
Turmeric Powder2 grams
Red Chilli Powder3 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tbsp
Water, For Cooking330 ml
Salt1½ tsp
Jaggery, Crushed1 tsp

Contains: wheat, 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	224kcal	896kcal
Protein	2.7g	11g
Carbohydrate	18g	73g
Fat	17g	68g
Fibre	4.1g	16g
Sugar	8.6g	34g

Method

1
Get ready by peeling and halving the shallots. Peel and crush the garlic.
2
Soak the tamarind in 150 ml water for 20 minutes until soft. Squeeze it well, strain the thick tamarind extract and keep it ready.
TamarindWater
3
Heat gingelly oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, fenugreek seeds and dry red chillies. Fry for 1 minute until the mustard crackles and the dal turns light golden. Add asafoetida and the curry leaves, and fry for 30 seconds until the leaves crisp.
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Fenugreek SeedsDry Red ChilliAsafoetidaCurry leaves
4
Add the shallots and garlic. Sauté on medium flame for 6 to 7 minutes until the shallots soften and lightly brown.
Small Onion (Shallots)Garlic
5
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Fry on low flame for 1 to 2 minutes until the raw smell of the powders goes.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander Powder
6
Pour in the tamarind extract, 330 ml water and salt. Bring it to a full boil on high flame for 4 to 5 minutes, then simmer on medium-low flame for 8 to 10 minutes until the gravy reduces slightly and oil floats on top.
WaterSalt
7
Add jaggery and cook on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes until it dissolves. Switch off, cover and rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Jaggery

Before you start

How long does Puli Kuzhambu take?: 52 minutes from start to finish. That is 12 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Puli Kuzhambu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Puli Kuzhambu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Puli Kuzhambu 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 Puli Kuzhambu?: 30 grams Tamarind, 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 1 grams Curry leaves, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Puli Kuzhambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Puli Kuzhambu?: About 224 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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