Authentic Tamil Nadu Kottai Muthu Kuzhambu with Steamed Ponni Rice
A deeply comforting traditional gravy made with aromatic spices and country beans, simmered to perfection. Enjoy this rustic South Indian delicacy served piping hot alongside fluffy steamed Ponni rice.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Soak the tamarind in warm water for 15 minutes and extract the juice; set aside.
2
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed earthenware pot or kadai over medium heat.
3
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds, allowing them to splutter.
4
Add the fresh curry leaves and peeled pearl onions, sautéing until translucent.
5
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
6
Add the shelled kottai muthu beans and sauté for a few minutes.
7
Mix in the sambar powder and turmeric powder, stirring well with the aromatics.
8
Pour in the extracted tamarind juice along with two cups of water and salt to taste.
9
Cover and simmer on medium-low heat until the beans are tender and the gravy thickens.
10
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
1 cup kottai muthu (country broad beans), shelled
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
10 small pearl onions, peeled
2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sambar powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 small lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
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