Mixed Vegetable Poricha Kulambu | Poricha Kuzhambu | Poritha Kuzhambu

Poricha Kuzhambu is a delectable traditional South Indian style Kulambu(gravy) variety made with mixed veggies, toor dal and special coconut masala paste. We don't add tamarind extract for this kulambu. Moreover we add special Kulambu thalippu vadagam for tempering, this enhances the flavour of the poricha kuzhambu. We can add any veggies of our choice but traditionally village vegetables like drumsticks,brinjal,broad beans etc. are added. This Poritha Kulambu is best suited for rice but can also be served with idli,dosa etc..Check out how to make this yummy poricha kuzhambu recipe below.

 Ingredients

Toor dal -1/2 cup

Drumsticks-2 nos chopped to finger length pieces

Broad beans(Avarakkai)-1/2 cup chopped 

Brinjal-3 nos chopped to cubes

Kulambu thalippu vadagam-1/2 piece or 1 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Gingelly oil-1 Tbsp

Curry leaves few 

 For Masala (Roast in tsp of oil and grind to fine paste)

Urad dal-1 Tbsp

Pepper-1 tsp 

Cumin seeds-1 tsp 

Red chillies-4-6 nos 

Grated coconut-2 Tbsps 

Raw rice-1 Tbsp 

Oil-1 tsp

Recipe Video

Method

👉Pressure cook the toor dal with turmeric powder,a tsp of oil and a pinch of asafoetida and 1 1/2 cups of water for 6-7 whistles, mash well and set aside.

👉Roast the ingredients given For Masala in a tsp of oil and grind to fine paste adding little water,set aside.

👉In a pressure cooker add the veggies and little water just enough to cover the veggies and pressure cook for 2  whistles, switch off the gas and allow the pressure to subside completely.Once the pressure is released open the cooker and again switch on the gas.

👉To this add the mashed dal, ground masala paste, required salt and add cup of water and mix well and allow the kulambu to boil for 5 minutes or until it thickens to desired consistency.

👉Simultaneously in a tadka pan heat gingelly oil,add the kulambu thalippu vadagam and sauté for few seconds until the vadagam changes colour.Add curry leaves and allow it to splutter now add this tempering to the kulambu, mix well and switch off the gas.

👉Serve hot with rice.

Note- 

✍️If you don't have kulambu thalippu vadagam you just add mustard seeds and curry leaves for tempering.

✍️Instead of toor dal you can use green gram dal.

✍️This kulambu thickens over time so adjust consistency accordingly(remove from fire in slightly watery consistency).

Preparation Time-30 mins

Serves-4-5