Authentic Tamil Nadu Kodaikanal Malaikari Kuzhambu V8 with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the rich, aromatic flavors of the Nilgiri hills with this luxurious coconut and spice-infused kuzhambu. Perfectly paired with steaming hot Ponni rice, it offers a comforting, soul-warming culinary journey.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin, fennel, and dried red chillies until fragrant, then grind with fresh coconut into a smooth paste.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and temper with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and curry leaves.
3
Add pearl onions and ginger-garlic paste, sautéing until raw aromas disappear.
4
Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and oil separates from the masala.
5
Add the cleaned mutton pieces and turmeric powder, searing well for about five minutes.
6
Pour in the freshly ground coconut paste along with two cups of water and salt to taste.
7
Cover and simmer on medium-low heat until the mutton is tender and the gravy thickens richly.
8
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve piping hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
500g mutton pieces, cleaned and washed
1 cup fresh grated coconut
2 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
6-8 dried red chillies
10 small pearl onions, peeled
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 sprig curry leaves
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 cardamom pod
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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