Dhaniya Kuzhambu, another traditional kuzhambu variety. Coriander Seeds are an integral ingredient in South Indian Cooking. We use coriander seeds for most of the kuzhambu/sambar varieties along with bengal gram, urad dal and other spices. But in this malli kuzhambu, coriander seeds are the main ingredient other than red chili and pepper for the spices. This will give a dominant flavor of dhaniya for the kuzhambu. This is yet another recipe from the famous book "Samaithu Par" by the legend "Meenakshi Ammal". As per the book there is no vegetable added to the kuzhambu and so I always make this simple and plain. But we can enrich the kuzhambu with veggies or Sundakkai vathal.
This Dhaniya Kuzhambu is conventionally served with hot steaming rice along with a spoon of sesame oil. Malli kuzhambu can also be served with Ven Pongal or Dosa/ uttapam.
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Recipe Card for Dhaniya Kuzhambu | Mallı Kuzhambu | Coriander Seeds Kuzhambu
Malli Kuzhambu Recipe | Dhanyiya Kuzhambu | Coriander Seeds Kuzhambu Recipe
Equipments Needed
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
- Mixer Grinder
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 92kcal
Coriander Seeds are an integral ingredient in most of the Kuzhambu / Sambar / Rasam varieties. This Malli Kuzhambu made with Coriander seeds (Dhaniya) as a key ingredient has a dominant and rich flavor of coriander seeds and tastes yummy when served with hot white rice and a spoon of Gingelly oil.
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Ingredients
- 1 Lemon Size Tamarind 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to your taste
- a Pinch Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing)
For Grinding
- ¼ Cup Coriander seeds 1 Cup - 250ml
- 6 Red Chili
- 1 teaspoon Peppercorns
- 2 teaspoon Oil
For Tempering
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- Few Curry leaves
Instructions
Soaking Tamarind
- Soak tamarind in warm water for 10 mins and extract the juice
Preparing Grinding Ingredients
- Heat oil in a pan. Add coriander seeds, peppercorns and red chili and fry till the coriander seeds become slight brown and wonderful aroma of corinder seeds comes out
Grinding Process
- Take the fried ingredients to the mixer jar and grind it to smooth paste
Tempering Process
- Heat Oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add curry leaves and give a mix.
- To the pan, now add the tamarind juice along with salt and asfoetida. Let the tamarind juice boil in medium flame for about 5 mins to get rid off the raw smell of the tamarind
- Next, we need to add the ground Dhaniya-spice paste and give a good mix. Allow the kuzhambu to boil for about 5-7mins in medium flame
- Dhaniya kuzhambu will become little thick in consistency. We can fry sundakkai vathal in ghee and add it or we can add cooked ladysfinger or drumstick too.
- Serve the delicious Dhaniya Kuzhambu with hot steaming rice along with a teaspoon of sesame oil and enjoy the kuzhambu!
Notes
- We can add vegetables like ladies finger, drumstick, shallots (baby onions) or plain fried Sundakkai Vathal to make this kuzhambu much richer
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Malli Kuzhambu Recipe | Dhanyiya Kuzhambu | Coriander Seeds Kuzhambu Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 Cup)
Calories 92
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Instructions with Step by Step Pictures
SOAKING TAMARIND
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Soak tamarind in warm water for 10 mins and extract the juice
PREPARING GRINDING INGREDIENTS
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Heat oil in a pan. Add coriander seeds, peppercorns and red chili and fry till the coriander seeds become dark brown
GRINDING PROCESS
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Take the fried ingredients to the mixer jar and grind it to smooth paste
TEMPERING PROCESS
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Heat Oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add curry leaves and give a mix.
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To the pan, now add the tamarind juice along with salt and asfoetida. Let the tamarind juice boil in medium flame for about 5 mins to get rid off the raw smell of the tamarind
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Next, we need to add the ground Dhaniya-spice paste and give a good mix. Allow the kuzhambu to boil for about 5-7mins in medium flame. Dhaniya kuzhambu will become little thick in consistency. We can fry sundakkai vathal in ghee and add it or we can add cooked ladysfinger or drumstick too.
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Serve the delicious Dhaniya Kuzhambu with hot steaming rice along with a teaspoon of sesame oil and enjoy the kuzhambu!
