Iru Puli Kuzhambu 

Iru puli kuzhambu, is a delicious classic South Indian dish that is famous for its tangy and spicy flavors. This dish is  very popular Tamil households.

To prepare iru puli kuzhambu, you will need a few key ingredients, including tamarind, buttermilk, special masala paste , and a selection of vegetables such as drumsticks, brinjal, and potatoes or lady's finger. The use of both tamarind and buttermilk gives the dish its unique characteristic tangy flavor, while the masala paste adds a spicy kick to the kuzhambu. Its preparation may vary slightly from one household to another, but the essence of the dish remains the same .The combination of these flavors creates a rich and aromatic gravy that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Iru puli kuzhambu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, and its tangy and spicy flavors make it a delightful addition to any traditional South Indian meal or tiffin varieties.Whether you are a fan of South Indian cuisine or simply looking to explore new flavors, iru puli kuzhambu is a must-try dish that promises to leave a lasting impression.

Ingredients 

For Masala 

Raw rice-1 -1/2 tbsps 

Fenugreek-1/8 tsp 

Red chillies -6-8 nos

Grated coconut -1/2 cup

Coconut oil -1 tsp 

Other ingredients -

Drumsticks -1 no

Brinjal -2-3 nos

Potato -1 no

Thin tamarind extract -1/2 cup

Buttermilk-1 cup

Salt to taste

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Curry leaves -few

Coconut oil-1 tsp 

Iru Puli Kuzhambu Recipe Video

Method 

👉In a pressure cooker add drumsticks, brinjal, potatoes and required water just enough to cover the veggies and pressure cook for 2 whistles switch off the gas and allow the pressure to release naturally.

👉Now open the cooker and set the vegetables along with the water aside.

👉Heat a tsp of coconut oil in a pan add raw, rice, fenugreek and red chillies and sauté well. next, add grated coconut and sauté until a light golden brown colour. Transfer to mixie jar, cool and grind to fine paste adding a little water. Set aside.

👉Heat coconut oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, and curry leaves and allow it to splutter.

👉Add tamarind extract and boil for a minute.

👉Next add the ground masala paste and sauté for 2 minutes in medium flame.

👉Add the reserved water from the cooked vegetables.

👉Add a cup of water ,required salt mix well and allow the Kuzhambu to boil for 5-7 minutes until it thickens .

👉Add the cooked vegetables mix well and allow to boil for another 2-4 minutes .

👉Once the raw smell goes and Kulambu thickens, add the buttermilk mix well, cook for 2 minutes, and switch off the gas.

👉Serve hot.

👉Enjoy traditional and delicious iru puli Kulambu with steamed rice drizzled with ghee or tiffin varieties.

Preparation Time-25 minutes 

Serves-4-5 

Note

✍️You can prepare this Kulambu in two ways such as by increasing the quantity of tamarind and decreasing the quantity of buttermilk and vice versa.

✍️You can add any vegetables of your choice.