Kara Kuzhambu (Spicy Tamarind Gravy) Recipe

Kara Kuzhambu is a fiery tamarind gravy that pairs beautifully with rice. A finishing touch of Manakkadu Garam Masala rounds out the spice with warm aroma.

Kara Kuzhambu Recipe

Preparation Time

• 15 Minutes

Cooking Time

• 25 Minutes

Serves

• 4 People

Ingredients

• 1 lemon-sized tamarind, extracted
• Vegetables (brinjal, drumstick or shallots)
• 1 tbsp sambar powder
• 1 tsp Manakkadu Garam Masala
• 2 onions / 10 shallots
• 2 tomatoes
• ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 3 tbsp gingelly oil
• Salt and turmeric

Method

Step 1: Temper

Heat gingelly oil, splutter mustard and fenugreek; add curry leaves.

Step 2: Saute

Add shallots/onions and saute golden; add tomatoes and cook soft.

Step 3: Spice base

Add sambar powder, turmeric and salt; saute briefly.

Step 4: Add tamarind

Pour tamarind extract, add vegetables and boil 12-15 minutes till oil floats.

Step 5: Finish

Stir in 1 tsp Manakkadu Garam Masala, simmer 2 minutes and switch off.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Hot rice with sesame oil
• Appalam
• Curd

Traditional Kara Kuzhambu with Manakkadu Garam Masala

Kara Kuzhambu is a keeper — its flavour deepens overnight and it lasts for days, making it a Tamil meal-prep classic.

A small spoon of Manakkadu Garam Masala at the end lifts the whole pot with warm, layered aroma.

Try this spicy tamarind gravy with Manakkadu Garam Masala for an authentic Tamil lunch.