Authentic Tamil Nadu Kodaikanal Malaikari Kuzhambu with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the aromatic hill station flavors of Tamil Nadu with this robust, pepper-spiced vegetable curry. Simmered in a rich coconut base, it offers warmth and deep comforting spices.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast black peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and dry red chillies until fragrant, then grind them along with grated coconut and tamarind into a smooth paste.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, splutter mustard seeds, and add curry leaves along with chopped onions until golden brown.
3
Pour in the tomato puree and cook until oil separates from the masala.
4
Add the mixed hill vegetables and sauté for five minutes to absorb the flavours.
5
Stir in the ground coconut-spice paste, add water and salt to adjust consistency, and bring to a rolling boil.
6
Cover and simmer on medium heat until the vegetables are tender and the gravy thickens richly.
7
Serve hot alongside freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
2 cups mixed hill vegetables (carrot, beans, potatoes), cubed
1 cup fresh coconut, grated
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp coriander seeds
4 dry red chillies
small piece of tamarind
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tbsp sesame oil
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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