Authentic Tamil Nadu Kodaikanal Malaikari Kuzhambu V17 with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the aromatic richness of Kodaikanal's hill cuisine with this velvety coconut and spice curry. Served alongside steaming hot Ponni rice, it offers comforting warmth in every single bite.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, and dry red chillies until fragrant.
2
Grind the roasted spices along with grated coconut and shallots to a smooth paste using a little water.
3
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and splutter mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves.
4
Extract tamarind juice and pour it into the pan, bringing it to a gentle boil to remove the raw smell.
5
Add the ground coconut-spice paste and water to adjust the consistency of the kuzhambu.
6
Season with salt and let the gravy simmer on medium heat until the oil separates on top.
7
Serve piping hot with a generous helping of warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups freshly grated coconut
6 small shallots, peeled
4 dry red chillies
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 small tamarind piece soaked in warm water
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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