How long does Vatha Kozhambu take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vatha Kozhambu serve?

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

Is Vatha Kozhambu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vatha 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 Vatha Kozhambu?

½ cup Sundakkai Vathal, 2 tbsp Tamarind, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 30 Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Curry leaves, 4 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vatha Kozhambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vatha Kozhambu?

About 447 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vatha Kozhambu

Name: Vatha Kozhambu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Tamarind; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 2 tbsp Chana Dal; 2 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 30 Small Onion (Shallots); 5 cloves Garlic; 10 Curry leaves; 4 Tomato, Roughly Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Powder; ¼ cup Coconut (Grated); 4 tbsp Gingelly Oil; ½ cup Sundakkai Vathal; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 Dry Red Chilli; 10 Curry leaves; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 cup Water; To Taste Salt; 1 tbsp Jaggery

45 min
medium
Serves 4
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Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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11 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 Marriage Vatha Kozhamu, Vathal Kozhambu, Sundakkai Vathal Kozhambu, Vathal Kuzhambu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Vatha kozhambu: sundakkai vathal fried in gingelly oil, simmered in tamarind with a roasted dal and coconut paste. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes, video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

23 items

4 people

Tamarind2 tbsp
Water3 cup
Gingelly Oil6 tbsp
Chana Dal2 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)2½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)30
Garlic5 cloves
Curry leaves20
Tomato, Roughly Chopped4
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Powder2 tbsp
Coconut (Grated)¼ cup
Sundakkai Vathal½ cup
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
SaltTo Taste
Jaggery1 tbsp

Contains: milk, 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	447kcal	1788kcal
Protein	8.1g	32g
Carbohydrate	48g	192g
Fat	28g	111g
Fibre	12g	50g
Sugar	16g	66g

Cookd masalas for sundakkai vathal

Method

1
Soak the tamarind in 1 cup of water and extract the tamarind juice.
TamarindWater
2
In a pan, heat gingelly oil, add channa dal, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns until aromatic.
Gingelly OilChana DalUrad Dal (split)Fenugreek SeedsFennel SeedsCuminBlack Peppercorns
3
Once the spices emit aroma, add the shallots and garlic. Saute until the shallots are translucent. Add the curry leaves.
Small Onion (Shallots)GarlicCurry leaves
4
Add the chopped tomatoes and saute for a minute. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder and continue cooking for 2 more minutes.
TomatoTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander Powder
5
Add the grated coconut and saute for a minute.
Coconut (Grated)
6
Grind this into a smooth paste in a mixer grinder.
7
In another Kadai, heat 4 tbsp of Gingelly oil. Add the Vathal and saute for 1 minute. Remove the Sundakkai Vathal from the Kadai.
Gingelly OilSundakkai Vathal
8
To the same oil, add the mustard seeds and urad dal. Allow the mustard seeds to splutter. Add the dried red chillies and curry leaves. Add 1 thinly sliced onion and saute until the onions are translucent.
Mustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesOnion
9
Add the ground masala paste, salt to taste and continue to cook. Add 2 cups of water and simmer for 5 mins.
Water
10
Add the tamarind juice, jaggery. Cover and simmer for 10 mins.
SaltJaggery
11
Add the Sundakkai Vathal and simmer for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and serve hot with Rice.

Before you start

How long does Vatha Kozhambu take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vatha Kozhambu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vatha Kozhambu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vatha 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 Vatha Kozhambu?: ½ cup Sundakkai Vathal, 2 tbsp Tamarind, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 30 Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Curry leaves, 4 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vatha Kozhambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vatha Kozhambu?: About 447 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.