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Kovakkai Puli Kuzhambu (Ivy Gourd Sambar)

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A delicious and classic South Indian puli kuzhambu (sambar) made with kovakkai (ivy gourd). Perfect with hot rice or even as a side dish to idli or dosa.
Kovakkai Puli Kuzhambu (Ivy Gourd Sambar)

Ingredients:
Kovakkkai (Ivy Gourd/Tindora) – 10
Onions – 1, big
Tomato – 1
Tamarind – 1 small lemon sized ball, seedless, soaked in warm water

Roast and Grind:
Dry Red Chillies – 5
Coriander Seeds – 1 tblsp
Rice – 1 tsp
Bengal Gram Dal – 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Channa Dal – 1 tsp
Black Peppercorns-  1/2 tsp
Coconut – 1/2 tblsp, grated

For Tempering:
Oil – 3 tsp
Dry Red Chillies – 2
Green Chillies – 2
Garlic – 2 cloves
Coriander Leaves – handful

Method:
1. Separately dry roast all the ingredients given for grinding.
2. Cool and then grind them together to a fine paste.
3. Heat 3 tsp oil in a pan.
4. Add the tempering ingredients and fry for 30 seconds.
5. Add the onions and saute for a minute.
6. Add the tomatoes and saute for another minute.
7. Add the kovakkai pieces and stir well.
8. After 2 minutes, add salt and turmeric powder.
9. Pour 1 cup of water and simmer.
10. After 2 minutes, add the ground paste and stir well.
11. Bring to a boil.
12. Discard the tamarind and add the tamarind extract (water).
13. Add some more water if required and bring to a boil.
14. Garnish with coriander leaves.
15. Serve with plain hot rice.

 

Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

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