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Manathakkali Vathal Kulambu

Manathakkali Vathal Kulambu is a traditional, tangy gravy made by tempering manathakkali vathal, spices, onion, tomato and cooking it with tamarind extract & spice powders. Manathakkali Vathal Kulambu is a popular dish in Tamil Nadu and notably healthy for tummy. Manathakkali Vathal Kulambu recipe explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 heaped tablespoon manathakkali vathal blacknight shade
  • 1/4 cup small onion
  • 10 nos garlic pearls
  • 1 teaspoon jaggery powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt to taste

Spice powders:

For tamarind extract:

  • 1 lemon sized tamarind
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Heat gingelly oil - add vathal and fry until crisp and set aside.
  • In the same kadai add the items listed 'to temper'. Let it splutter.
  • Add small onion, garlic and required salt. Saute till its transparent.
  • Add turmeric, red chilli and sambar powder.
  • Fry and let it bubble for a minute then add fried vathal and give a quick saute. In a bowl add tamarind along with 1/2 cup water and squeeze to extract juice.
  • Strain and add the tamarind water along with 1/2 cup water. Cook covered until the gravy thickens and oil floats on top.
  • When its slightly thick and oil floats on top add jaggery powder give a quick mix and switch off.
  • Serve Manthakkali Vathal Kulambu hot with rice.

Video

Notes

  • I recommend adding gingelly oil (nallennai) , if you don’t have then go ahead with your usual cooking oil.
  • Keeps well for 2 days even without refrigeration
  • Also you can use other vathals like manathakkali vathal, maa vathal, mithuku vathal or any vathal for making this kuzhambu.
Nutrition Facts
Manathakkali Vathal Kulambu
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 56 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g
Sodium 19mg1%
Potassium 122mg3%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 149IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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