How long does Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu serve?

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

Is Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vazhaipoo Veg Meen 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 Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu?

1 Banana Flower, 1/4 cup Coconut (Grated), 3 tbsp Maida, 1 Tamarind, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu?

About 226 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu

Name: Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 Banana Flower, Cleaned; 3 tbsp Maida; ½ pinch Turmeric Powder; 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ pinch Salt; 3 tbsp Water; 1/4 cup Coconut (Grated); 5 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 Green Chilli; 8 Curry leaves; ½ pinch Salt; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1/2 cup Water; 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder; 3 tbsp Oil; 1/2 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 5 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 3/4 tsp Salt; 1 1/2 cup Water; 1 Tamarind; 1 tbsp Oil; 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1/4 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 5 Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder

60 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min

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7 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 Veg Fish Curry, Veg Meen Kuzhambu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Vazhaipoo veg meen kuzhambu swaps fish for batter-fried banana flower in a tamarind coconut gravy. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about an hour, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

22 items

4 people

Banana Flower, Cleaned1
Maida3 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ pinch
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Salt1 pinch
Water3 tbsp
Coconut (Grated)1/4 cup
Small Onion (Shallots)10
Green Chilli1
Curry leaves8
Turmeric Powder1/4 tsp
Water2 cup
Coriander Powder1/2 tsp
Oil4 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1/2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Salt3/4 tsp
Tamarind1
Mustard Seeds1/2 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1/4 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped5

Contains: wheat.

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	226kcal	904kcal
Protein	2.4g	9.6g
Carbohydrate	15g	59g
Fat	18g	72g
Fibre	2.7g	11g
Sugar	3.5g	14g

Cookd masalas for banana flower

Method

1
Clean the banana flower by removing only the thicker centre stem with the round top (stamen/ stigma part of the flower)
Banana Flower
2
Make a batter with the maida, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and water.
MaidaTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltWater
3
Coat the banana flowers with the batter and deep fry in hot oil until crispy, 1-2 mins on a high flame. Strain and set aside on tissue paper.
4
For the masala paste: Blend together all the ingredients into a smooth paste
Coconut (Grated)Small Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliCurry leavesSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderWaterCoriander Powder
5
To make the gravy: Heat oil in a pot/ pan, add the chopped ginger, garlic and sliced shallots. Add the curry leaves and saute until the onions start turning light brown. Add some red chilli powder to bring out a good colour in the gravy. Add the coconut paste and cook for 2 mins until it becomes thick. Add water and boil for 5 mins, covered.
OilGingerGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)Curry leavesRed Chilli PowderSaltWater
6
Soak tamarind in ½ cup of warm water. Add soaked tamarind, by straining, into the gravy. Add jaggery. Cover and simmer for 8 mins until the oil floats on top.
Tamarind
7
For the tempering: In a small pan/ tempering pan, heat oil and splutter mustard seeds. Add fenugreek seeds and chopped shallots. Add the curry leaves. Once the onions turn brown, add red chilli powder and pour the tempering into the gravy. Add the fried banana flowers and mix gently. Serve hot.
OilMustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)Curry leavesRed Chilli Powder

Before you start

How long does Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vazhaipoo Veg Meen 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 Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu?: 1 Banana Flower, 1/4 cup Coconut (Grated), 3 tbsp Maida, 1 Tamarind, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vazhaipoo Veg Meen Kuzhambu?: About 226 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

1 note

C
A Cookd cookAugust 2025
Fenugreek quantity is too high. (spoiler) & spicy 🥵

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