My
arachu vitta sambar is a big hit among friends. Many have loved and tried it. Here I am with another speciality of mine – Arachuvitta kuzhambu. Just as my arachuvitta sambar does not require sambar powder, this kuzhambu also does not require
sambar powder. I have prepared it with brinjal. You can try it with any vegetables which we normally use for kuzhambu like drumstick, broad beans, ladies finger or even with vathals. Learn how to make Brinjal kulambu recipe/Arachu vitta kathirikkai Kulambu following this easy recipe.
Arachu vitta Brinjal Kulambu
Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time :
20 mins Serves:
4 Recipe Category:
Kuzhambu Varieties Recipe Cuisine:
South Idian Author:
Padhu Sankar Ingredients needed
Tamarind – small lemon sized ball
Brinjal -2-3 medium size
Pearl onions/shallots – 1/2 cup
Tomato -2
Salt needed
For Grinding
Urad dal – 2 tsp
Red chilli- 4
Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
Coconut – 1 tbsp
Khus khus/kasa kasa -1 tsp
Onion – 1 roughly chopped
Spice powder
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Chilli Powder -1/2 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 1/2 tsp
For the seasoning
Oil – 3 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Asafoetida/Hing – a pinch
Bengal gram -1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds-1/4 tsp
Red chilli -1(break it into 2 pieces)
Curry leaves – little
Preparation
Soak tamarind in 2 1/2 cups hot water. Extract its juice and discard the pulp.
Cut brinjal lengthwise into 4 pieces.
Fry all the ingredients mentioned under “For Grinding” separately in a little oil. Once it cools, grind everything together including onion (onions should also be sauteed separately) to a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
Method
Heat oil, add mustard seeds, when mustard splutters, add the rest of the ingredients mentioned under “For the seasoning”.
Add pearl onions, brinjal and saute for a few minutes till onion turn transparent.
Add finely chopped tomatoes and fry for some more time.
Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and needed salt.
Add tamarind water and the ground paste and cook till the kulambu thickens.
Enjoy with hot rice.
More Brinjal recipes
Stuffed Brinjals
Brinjal rice (Vangi bath)
Brinjal Gothsu-Brinjal gotsu
Bagara baingan
Baingan bartha
Ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu
Mochai Brinjal kara kuzhambu
Brinjal tomato gravy
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View Comments (43)
Great recipe. Using khus-khus must bring a very creamy rich feel to the kuzhambu. Nice combination of spices.
Delicious kuzhammbu looks so nice.I liked using khaskhas in this recipe.
Thats a spicy and yummy curry.
I like araithuvittu sambar...this kuzhambu is a must try recipe...thanks for sharing this.
this will def taste yumeee with rice
toung tickling brinjals
Wow....looks really yummy....was wondering if i can add ladies-finger to this sambhar ??? I love using ladies finger in mine...
Rich and yummy looking curry... Will surely try out...
Wow, this looks so yummy and delicious...nice recipe..thanks for sharing!
I can see why it is a big hit...It looks so mouthwatering...A must try!!!
Prathima Rao
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