Drumstick Kuzhambu ~~~

Posts : 443 Join date : 2012-02-28 Location : Norway

This kuzlambu is called vathal kuzlambu if manathakkali (black nightshade) or sundakkai (Turkey berry) vathal or any vathal is used to prepare this kuzlambu. Drumsticks along with baby/pearl onions. You can do this with baby onions alone if you prefer. It is also called Puli kuzlambu. Generous amount of sesame seed /gingelly oil is used to prepare this recipe.

Ingredients needed

Baby onions (pearl onions) - 1 cup

Drumsticks -3 (10-15 pieces)

Gingelly oil - 3 tbsp

Sambar powder - 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp

Tamarind - 1 medium lemon sized ball

Salt - As per taste.

For the seasoning

Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek- 1/2 tsp
Asafoedita - a pinch
Red chillies - 2
Curry leaves - little

Method

Heat oil and add the ingredients for seasoning.

Then add baby onions and drumstick pieces and saute well.

Add sambar powder, salt and tamarind extract. (around 3 1/2 cups)

Boil well until it becomes a little thick.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

You can add any one of the following vegetables along with baby onions like cluster beans, yellow pumpkin, drumsticks, ladiesfinger, brinjal, cauliflower and broad beans.

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