Karamani Kulambu Recipe
Karamani Kulambu is a simple and homely South Indian style curry that is made with karamani also called black eyed peas. It is cooked in tamarind extract along with spices and coconut, which gives a nice tangy and slightly nutty flavor. The curry is very comforting with rice and also goes well with tiffin items like idli and dosa.
Servings2
Ingredients
- ¾ cup karamani (black eyed pea)
- 6 small onion
- 1 big lemon sized ball tamarind
- 4 teaspoon sambar powder
- ¼ cup grated coconut
- 2 tablespoon coconut finely chopped
- salt to taste
To temper :
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 1 teaspoon chana dal
- 1 small sprig curry leaves
- 1 generous pinch hing
Instructions
- Dry roast karamani till slightly browned. Soak for 2 hrs atleast.
- Pressure cook with enough water for 4 whistles or until soft. Drain water and set aside.
- In a pan heat oil add the dals let it fry till slightly golden, then add small onion and curry leaves fry for 2mins.
- Add sambar powder, fry for a minute. Add cooked karamani and mix well.
- Soak tamarind in a cup of water, mash it well.
- Strain to get the pulp alone, add little water and let it boil for a good 15mins. Add required salt.
- When the gravy becomes slightly thick and by now the raw smell of tamarind must have left, at this stage add grated coconut and coconut pieces.
- Mix well and let it to simmer for 5mins or until slightly thick. Finally drizzle gingelly oil.
- Serve Karamani Kulambu hot with rice.
Notes
- Soaking the karamani – I always soak the karamani for at least 2 hours so that it cooks soft, you can soak longer if you have time.
- Consistency of curry – I have kept the curry little thick, you can add more water if you like thinner gravy.
- Coconut – I add both grated coconut and small pieces as it gives nice bite, but you can also skip the pieces.
- Balancing – If you feel the kulambu is very spicy, add a small spoon of jaggery syrup, it balances well.
Nutrition Facts
Karamani Kulambu Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 351
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 565mg16%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 13g54%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 14IU0%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 74mg7%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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