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Maa Vathal Kuzhambu Recipe

Maa Vathal Kuzhambu- Sun dried mangoes and eggplants in a tangy sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: South Indian
Servings: 3
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • Eggplants 2 quartered
  • Shallots 6 to 8
  • Garlic cloves 4
  • Tomato 1 small chopped finely
  • Maa Vathal 8 pieces
  • Tamarind 20 g
  • Hot water 1 cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Jaggery 1 tsp
  • Rice flour 1 tsp
  • Fresh grated coconut 2 tbsp
  • Water 2 tbsp
  • Kuzhambu milagai thool 1 tsp
  • Red chili powder 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • Tempering-
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Fenugreek seeds 1tsp
  • Fennel seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves a few
  • Urad dal 1 tsp

Instructions

  • Soak the vathal in hot water for about 20 mins.
  • Drain water and set aside.
  • Soak a small ball of tamarind in hot water and make a thick tamarind extract.
  • Heat a pan with sesame oil.
  • Add the shallots and garlic and saute till they turn brown.
  • Once done, add eggplants and tomatoes and fry till mushy.
  • At this stage, add kuzhambu milagai thool, red chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder and mix well. Cook for 30 secs.
  • Now, add the sun dried mango pieces and mix well.
  • Add tamarind extract next along with salt and jaggery and mix well.
  • Let it simmer until raw smell of tamarind goes away
  • Grind coconut and a tsp of rice flour along with water to a smooth paste.
  • Add the coconut paste to the kuzhambu and mix well.
  • Simmer till kuzhambu thickens. Once done , switch off flame.
  • Heat a small pan with sesame oil. Add mustard seeds and allow to pop.
  • Once they pop, add the remaining ingredients for tempering.
  • Pour tempering over the kuzhambu and mix well.
  • Serve hot with rice and appalam.

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Disclaimer

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