Authentic Tamil Nadu Kodaikanal Malaikari Kuzhambu V6 with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A fragrant, slow-cooked South Indian curry blending creamy coconut milk, aromatic spices, and tender vegetables. Served steaming hot alongside fluffy Ponni rice for a comforting, authentic meal.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fresh curry leaves.
2
Add sliced onions and saute until translucent, then stir in the ginger-garlic paste until fragrant.
3
Pour in the tomato puree, adding turmeric and Kodaikanal spice powder, cooking until oil separates from the masala.
4
Toss in the diced mixed vegetables and saute for 5 minutes, coating them thoroughly in the spiced base.
5
Pour in a cup of water, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
6
Reduce the heat, gently stir in the thick coconut milk, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes without boiling.
7
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups steamed Ponni rice
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, potatoes), diced
1 cup thick coconut milk
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
2 medium onions, finely sliced
2 tomatoes, pureed
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp Kodaikanal spice powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
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