Sodhi is a vegetable Stew which is so popular in Tirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Mixed veggies (carrot, potato,drumstick) are cooked in greenchili-ginger paste along with thin coconut milk and then enriched with cooked moong dal along with thick coconut milk. Finally add a tanginess using lemon juice. In Tirunelveli, especially during marriages, this delicious Sodhi is served with hot steaming rice. Its also called as "Mapillai Sodhi". 'Mapillai' means 'Groom'. A wonderful veggie stew that goes well with Aapam, Idiyappam or even with hot steaming rice! Try out this Tirunelveli Sodhi and share your experience!
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Sodhi Kuzhambu | Tirunelveli Sodhi Kuzhambu Recipe
Equipments Needed
- Pressure Cooker
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 225kcal
Sodhi Kuzhambu is one of the popular kuzhambu in Tirunelveli made using coconut milk gravy and vegetables. It goes well with white rice and also as an accompaniment to Idiappam / Idli. In many families it is a popular and a must-serve dish during weddings.
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Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 Potato Peeled, Cubed
- 1 Carrot Roughly Chopped
- 10-12 pieces Beans
- 10 3" pieces Drumstick
- 10-12 Shallots / Baby Onions
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Finely Chopped
Other Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Moong Dal 1 Cup - 250ml
For Grinding
- 1 inch Ginger Finely Chopped
- 8 Green Chili
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 2 Cups Thin Coconut Milk
- 1 Cup Thick Coconut Milk
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust As Needed
For Tempering
- 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- Few Curry leaves
Instructions
Cooking Dal
- Take Moong dal in a vessel. Add turmeric powder and water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles till you have a soft and mushy dal. Mash the dal and set it aside
Grinding Process
- Take green chili, ginger and cumin seeds and grind it to a smooth paste and set it aside
Making Sodhi
- Heat oil in a pan. Add shallots and chopped garlic and sauté till light brown color. Add greenchilli- ginger-cumin seeds paste and saute for 3-4 minutes in low flame
- Then, add veggies and stir-fry in high flame for 3-4 minutes. Then, add thin coconut milk and stir once and cover and cook the veggies till they are soft
- Once the veggies are cooked, add salt. Add mashed dal and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes
- Finally add thick coconut milk and stir once and switch off the flame. Do not bring it to boil after adding thick coconut milk.
Tempering Process
- Heat oil in another pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add curry leaves and sauté for few seconds. Add these seasoning to kuzhambu.
- Allow Sodhi kuzhambu to cool for 5 minutes and then add lemon juice and stir well
- The delicious Tirunelveli Sodhi ready to serve!
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Notes
- You can simply use only potato instead of multiple vegetables.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Sodhi Kuzhambu | Tirunelveli Sodhi Kuzhambu Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 Cup)
Calories 225
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Method to make Tirunelveli Sodhi:
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- Take Moong dal in a vessel. Add turmeric powder and water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles till you have a soft and mushy dal. Mash the dal and set it aside
- Take green chili, ginger and cumin seeds and grind it to a smooth paste and set it aside
- Heat oil in a pan. Add shallots and chopped garlic and sauté till light brown color. Add greenchilli- ginger-cumin seeds paste and saute for 3-4 minutes in low flame
- Then, add veggies and stir-fry in high flame for 3-4 minutes. Then, add thin coconut milk and stir once and cover and cook the veggies till they are soft
- Once the veggies are cooked, add salt. Add mashed dal and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes
- Finally add thick coconut milk and stir once and switch off the flame. Do not bring it to boil after adding thick coconut milk.
- Heat oil in another pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add curry leaves and sauté for few seconds. Add these seasoning to kuzhambu.
- Allow Sodhi kuzhambu to cool for 5 minutes and then add lemon juice and stir well
- The delicious Tirunelveli Sodhi ready to serve!
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