Karamani kuzhambu is one of the traditional kuzhambu variety many of us do often in our kitchen. A blend of cowpeas, brinjal and drumstick in a tangy gravy of tamarind along with spices, makes this unique and tasty. A simple and tasty kuzhambu to be served with hot steaming rice. Mix a ladle of kuzhambu with hot steaming rice along with a teaspoon of gingelly oil and enjoy this delicious dish!
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| Karamani Kathirikaai Kuzhambu | CowPeas Brinjal Kuzhambu Recipe |
Preparation and Yield:
| Preparation time | 10 mins |
| Cooking Time | 30 mins |
| Servings | 4 |
| Recipe Category | Main |
| Recipe Cuisine | South Indian |
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| Karamani Kathirikaai Kuzhambu | CowPeas Brinjal Kuzhambu Recipe |
Ingredients:
| Tamarind | 1 lemon size |
| Dry CowPeas / Karamani | 1/4 Cup |
| Brinjal | 2 |
| Drumstick Pieces | 5 |
| Sambar Powder | 2 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Shallots / Baby Onions | 10-12 |
For Grinding:
| Grated Coconut | 1/4 Cup |
| Cumin Seeds | 1 teaspoon |
For Seasoning:
| Oil | 2 teaspoon |
| Mustard Seeds | 1 teaspoon |
| Curry Leaves | few |
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Method:
- Soak the tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes and extract the juice and set this aside
- Heat a pan and dry roast the cowpeas till they are slightly golden brown and then take it in a vessel and add water and pressure cook it till they are soft allowing for 3 whistles. Keep the cooked cowpeas aside
- Heat a pan and add oil. Add mustard seeds when the oil is hot and allow it to sputter. Then add the curry leaves and fry for few seconds
- Add shallots and fry in oil till they turn transparent. Then add the chopped brinjal and drumstick pieces and stir-fry in high flame for couple of minutes
- Then add tamarind extract along with sambar powder and salt and allow the mixture to boil the veggies are nicely cooked and the raw smell of tamarind goes off
- While this is getting done, lets take cumin seeds and grated coconut and grind it to a smooth paste
- When the veggies are cooked, add the cooked karamani along with cumin-coconut paste and stir well. Allow the kuzhambu to boil for 5 minutes in medium flame and then switch off the flame
- Serve this delicious Karamani kuzhambu with rice and enjoy the dish
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| Karamani Kathirikaai Kuzhambu | CowPeas Brinjal Kuzhambu Recipe |