Authentic Tamil Nadu Kodaikanal Malaikari Kuzhambu V4 with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the aromatic richness of the hills with this creamy, spiced coconut curry from the Nilgiris, simmered to perfection with tender vegetables. Perfectly paired with steaming hot Ponni rice for an authentic south Indian feast.
60min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin, fennel, dry red chillies, cardamom, and cinnamon until fragrant, then grind them along with grated coconut, shallots, ginger, and garlic into a smooth paste.
2
Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, add curry leaves and a few chopped shallots, and sauté until golden brown.
3
Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 3-4 minutes to absorb the flavours.
4
Pour in the ground coconut paste along with two cups of water and salt to taste, mixing well.
5
Bring the curry to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the gravy thickens.
6
Serve hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, potatoes), diced
1 cup fresh grated coconut
6-8 small shallots, peeled
2 cloves garlic and 1-inch ginger
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
4-5 dry red chillies
2 green cardamoms and 1 small cinnamon stick
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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