Authentic Tamil Nadu Thoothukudi Karandi Omelette Kuzhambu with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A rustic and flavorful coastal delicacy featuring folded ladle-cooked omelettes simmered in a tangy, spiced tamarind and shallot gravy. Perfectly paired with steaming hot Ponni rice for a comforting meal.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Extract tamarind juice and keep aside.
2
Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt, chopped shallots, and a dash of pepper.
3
Heat a little sesame oil in a round ladle (karandi) and pour a small ladleful of egg mixture to make thick mini omelettes; cook both sides and set aside.
4
In a clay pot, heat remaining sesame oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
5
Add peeled shallots and sauté until translucent, then add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
6
Stir in kuzhambu spice powder and turmeric, cooking for a minute.
7
Pour in the tamarind extract and water, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil until raw smell disappears.
8
Gently slide the prepared karandi omelettes into the simmering gravy and simmer for five minutes on low heat.
9
Serve hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1 cup small shallots, peeled
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked and extracted
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tbsp kuzhambu milagai thool (spice powder)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Warm steamed Ponni rice for serving
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