Kara kolambu is a traditional dish which is made with thick tamarind pulp and indian spices. It is served as sidedish for rice in all weddings and other functions. Kara kolambu can also be made using ladies finger, garlic, bitterguard, brinjal and sunberry( manathakali). Usually this is accompanied by papad and is loved by all age groups. Old , dark tamarind and cold pressed sesame oil give the gravy tongue tickling authentic taste. So do try it for your family and stay healthy. Lets get started with the recipe of making the tangy spicy kara kolambu .
⏲PREP TIME :15 minutes
⏲COOK TIME : 30 minutes
🍜CUISINE : Indian
🥘COURSE : sidedish
🍴YIELD : 6 servings
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED :
Tamarind – 4 lemon size
Turkey berry (sundakkai ) – 1 cup (250 ml -cup)
Shallots – 1 hand full
Garlic – 6 no.
Cold pressed sesame oil – 6 tbsp + 2 tbsp
Curry leaves – few
Red chilli powder – 1 & 3/4 tbsp
Coriander powder – 1 tbsp
Sambar powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Red chilli – 2 no.
Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida – a pinch
Jaggery – 1 tsp
Salt as required
METHOD :
Take tamarind extract and keep aside.
Mash shallots and garlic together and keep aside.
In a pan add 2tbsp oil and fry the Turkey berry until the colour changes.
Heat 6 tbsp oil in a thick bottom pan, saute mustard , fenugreek, curry leaves, red chillies, asafoetida then add mashed shallots and garlic.
Saute until they become golden.
Now add red chilli powder , coriander powder, turmeric powder, sambar powder and give it a mix.
Add in the thick tamarind extract , 2 glasses of water , salt and fried turkey berries.
Give it a boil and keep the flame in simmer for few minutes.
Let it cook until oil comes out seperately.
Add the jaggery, give it a stir and stop the flame.
Turkeyberry kara kolambu is ready to serve .
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