DRUMSTICK KUZHAMBU

This is a South Indian Kuzhambu. This is a wholesome and hearty meal when served with plain rice and vegetable curry or papad.

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DRUMSTICK KUZHAMBU

A tasty accompaniment for rice in a traditional South Indian style

Prep Time10 mins

Active Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: drum stick, kuzhambu, podi potta

Yield: 5 Peeople

Author: Srimathi Sundararaman

Materials

For making podi

• 6 – 8 Numb Red chilli
• 1 tsp Chana dal
• 1 tsp Thuvar dal
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds

For making kuzhambu

• 1 Medium Gooseberry sized tamarind soaked in hot water
• 1/2 cup Small Onions
• 2 Numbers Drum sticks
• Curry leaves
• 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds

Instructions

• Soak medium gooseberry sized tamarind in hot water. After sometime squeeze the tamarind to get the tamarind juice> keep it aside.
  
• In a kadai fry the red chillies, coriander seeds, thuvar dal and chana dal
  
• Add fenugreek seeds at the end so that it doesn't become bitter
  
• Fry the spices till the dal becomes golden brown and spread it in a separate plate for faster cooling
  
• Ground the spices into a coarse powder
  
• Take oil in a kadai
  
• Add mustard and curry leaves
  
• When mustard splutters, add the onions and fry till onion turns slightly brown.
  
• Add turmeric powder and fry till its aroma goes
  
• Now add the tamarind juice and 1 cup water
  
• Add salt as per taste
  
• As the tamarind water is boiling add the drum stick pieces. Let it cook for few minutes.
  
• Once the drum stick is cooked add the ground spice powder
  
• Boil the kuzhambu till the gravy thickens.
  
• Now transfer the kuzhambu to a serving bowl and serve it along with rice
  

Notes

Use gingelly oil for better results. This recipe requires more oil than usual. 

Adding a little bit of jaggery will enhance the taste.