Thakali
kulambu was my all time favorite. This was one of my favorite recipes which my
mom makes. This kulambu goes well with rice. This was tomato curry of kongu region.
This can
also be served with idli and dosa but it tastes better with plain rice.
This
kulambu is simple and easy to make.
Tomato is eaten widely throughout the world .They
contain carotene lycopene, one of the most powerful natural antioxidant. Lycopene
helps in preventing prostate cancer , improve skin’s ability to protect against
harmful UV rays .
Pearl onions
has to be added to this kulambu , which gives a unique taste to this.
Requirements :
Tomato – 5
Pearl onions – 10
Green chilli – 3 – 4
Curry leaves – a sprig
Oil – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
Salt as required
Grated coconut – 2 tbs
Cinnamon – a small stick
Cloves – 1
Aniseeds - ¼ tsp
Chop the tomato to small pieces.
Chop the pearl onions and green chillies.
Grind coconut , cinnamon , cloves and aniseeds
into a fine paste.
Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and let
it crackle.
Add in the onion, green chilles and sauté well .
Add in the chopped tomatoes, curry leaves and sauté
for two minutes.
Add a ¼ cup of water and required salt.
Cook in medium
flame.
Now , add in the coconut paste and simmer for
five minutes.
Thakali kulambu is ready to serve.
Looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteThakali kulambu looks deliciosu Sara.
ReplyDeleteperfect to go with rice
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy !!!
ReplyDeleteShrutiRasoi
Fingerlicking kuzhambu, prefect side dish for idlis.
ReplyDeletemom's recipes are always a keep and perfectly tasty...wonderful saranya
ReplyDeletemouthwatering curry...My fav side dish for idly nd dosa...
ReplyDeletePerfect side dish for hot idlis and dosas! Delicious!
ReplyDeleteNice side dish.Thanks for linking it to ONLY gluten free.
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