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December 28, 2014

75 Kuzhambu Recipes - South Indian Kuzhambu Varieties

30 kuzhambu recipes
Collection of South Indian Kuzhambu recipes for rice. Generally people of Tamil nadu love to make different varieties of kuzhambu recipes for their lunch. We don’t like to eat the same sambar, vathal kulambu or rasam everyday. In my home, both mom and MIL make at least 7 varieties of kulambu for a week. Sometimes we make kuzhambu without tamarind too. They don’t repeat the same at least for 10 days. 

For my MIL’s kulambu varieties, few tsp of our homemade sambar powder is all you need. There are no or very less grinding work. Whereas my mom’s kuzhambu varieties have some grinding job but it tastes flavourful & awesome as most of them are freshly ground with Nellai / Tirunelveli touch. Both are completely different in procedure and taste. Most of these kuzhambu recipes I shared here are without coconut. Here I have given nearly 70+ Vegetarian kulambu/gravies recipes of my mom & MIL under one page for easy and quick reference. Most of these gravies are simple and easy to make for beginners and bachelors too.

Among these 75 gravies, you can find varieties of lunch sambar recipes and brahmin style arachuvitta sambar. Similarly you can find varieties of Vathal kuzhambu like sundakkai vatha kuzhambu, Poondu kuzhambu, Puli kuzhambu, Manathakkali vatha kuzhambu, ennai kathrikai kuzhambu, brinjal masala kuzhambu without tamarind, Chettinad Pakoda kuzhambu, thakkali kuzhambu, kara kuzhambu recipes along with an Iyengar style milagu kuzhambu recipe, paruppu urundai kuzhambu. 

Other than this, you can also find mor kuzhambu, paruppu urundai kuzhambu, Poricha kuzhambu without tamarind, bittergourd/Pavakkai pitlai, Vazhaipoo kulambu, kovakkai masala kuzhambu,Yam gravy, pumpkin and ridge gourd gravies too. 

I have also added some Andhra , Kerala and Karnataka Kuzhambu varieties for rice. Please click on the picture to view the respective recipe. I have given most of the recipes with step by step pictures.

Please check THIS LINK to view my latest additions in Kuzhambu recipes.

Thanks for visiting this page. Do try all these kuzhambu recipes and enjoy cooking varieties!

In future you can expect some yummy n easy lunch menu ideas in my blog. Stay tuned.
Ok, lets see the list of South Indian kuzhambu recipes / Kuzhambu vagaigal of Tamil people and other state people !

Please don’t forget to leave your feedback in the comments section if you try any of these kuzhambu recipes. I will be happy to know it and will help others too ! Thanks.

South Indian Kuzhambu recipes


South Indian Kuzhambu recipes
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Kuzhambu Recipes
Serves: 3
Prep time: 20 Minutes
Cook time: 15 Minutes
Total time: 35 Minutes

Please check THIS LINK to view my latest additions in Kuzhambu recipes. 


Check out my homemade sambar powder which is used in most of these recipes. You can also use store bought sambar powder or kuzhambu milagai thool. 

70 KUZHAMBU RECIPES - Click on the image or text to view the recipe.



Easy mixed vegetable sambar
Mixed vegetable sambar in pressure cooker 

Sambar without toor dal

Vengaya sambar/Onion sambar
Brahmin style arachuvitta sambar
Mullangi sambar/Radish sambar
Vendakkai sambar
Vendakkai sambar/ Lady's finger sambar
Parangikai sambar
Pumpkin sambar/ Poosanikai sambar
Kothavarangai sambar
Cluster beans sambar/ Kothavarangai sambar

Bottle gourd sambar
Bottle gourd sambar / Sorakkai sambar

Amma style tirunelveli sambar
Keerai sambar
Drumstick Sambar/Murungakkai sambar
Drumstick Leaves Sambar/Murungai Keerai sambar

Ponnanganni keerai sambar
Ponnanganni keerai sambar

Palak sambar
Palak sambar

Vendhaya keerai paruppu kadayal

Raw mango sambar

Cabbage sambar recipe
Cabbage sambar

Kovakkai masala kuzhambu

Iyengar paruppu urundai kuzhambu
Iyengar paruppu urundai kuzhambu
Paruppu urundai kuzhambu
Drumstick Poricha Kuzhmabu

South Indian paruppu kuzhambu
Easy Paruppu kuzhambu

Mushroom kuzhambu for rice, chapathi, idli, dosa

Vendhaya kuzhambu/Masala kara kuzhambu
Vendhaya Kuzhambu / Masala Kara Kuzhambu
Thakkali kuzhambu/Tomato gravy
Easy tomato/thakkali kuzhambu without tamarind
Iyengar Milagu Kuzhambu/Pepper Kuzhambu
Easy Kara kuzhambu-Bachelor style

Vendakkai kara kuzhambu
Lady's finger kara kuzhambu
Easy Manathakkali Vathal Kuzhambu
Poondu Kuzhambu/Garlic kuzhambu
Tirunelveli Puli Kuzhambu

Pumpkin puli kuzhambu
Pumpkin puli kuzhambu

Kondakadalai puli kuzhambu

Karamani kuzhambu

Mochakottai kathirikai kuzhambu

Orange skin kuzhambu

Drumstick puli kuzhambu

Hotel style kara kuzhambu

Cauliflower kuzhambu recipe
Cauliflower kuzhambu recipe

Cabbage masala kuzhambu
Cabbage masala kuzhambu
Milagu Kuzhambu
Pakoda Kuzhambu
Karuvepilai Kuzhambu/Curry leaves gravy
Ennai Kathrikai kuzhambu/Brinjal gravy
Brinjal Masala Kuzhambu without tamarind
Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu
Raw mango vatha kuzhambu
Raw mango vatha Kuzhambu
Bitter gourd puli kuzhambu
Bitter gourd kuzhambu/ Chettinad Pavakkai kulambu
Vendhaya keerai kara kuzhambu
Vendhaya Keerai Kara Kuzhambu / Methi leaves Kuzhambu
Chettinad ennai kathirikai kuzhambu
Chettinad Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu
Pumpkin gravy
Brinjal Rasavangi
>Poosanaikai Rasavangi
Poosanikai Rasavangi / White Pumpkin gravy
Instant mor kuzhambu
Instant mor kuzhambu without coconut
Vazhaipoo kuzhambu/Banana flower gravy
Vazhaithandu kuzhambu
Vazhaithandu Kuzhambu/ Banana stem gravy
Yam gravy/Karunai kizhangu kuzhambu
Soya chunks gravy for rice n roti
Tirunelveli Sodhi Kuzhambu

Puli illa kari
Tirunelveli puli illa kari / Kuzhambu without tamarind
Ridge gourd gravy
Arachuvitta Vathakuzhambu
Mom's More kuzhambu
MIL's More Kuzhambu with vadai
Bittergourd Pitlai/Pavakkai Pitali
Andhra ridge gourd dal
Andhra Raw mango dal
Andhra Palak dal
Andhra Bittergourd gravy / Kakarakaya pulusu
Hitikida Avarekalu saaru
Avarekalu huli
Kerala Onam sadya sambar without coconut
Kerala varutharacha sambar
Kerala ulli sambar
Ulli theeyal
Kerala moru curry



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December 26, 2014

Eggless Vettu Cake Recipe | Tea Shop Sweet Bonda | Vedi Cake | Muttaikose recipe

sweet bonda

Eggless Vettu cake recipe / Tea kadai sweet bonda / Vedi cake / Muttaikose - People in and around Tamil nadu, Kerala knows very well about this tea time snack and call by different names. For people who are new to this recipe, let me tell you what it is.This vettu cake aka vedi cake is nothing but sweet bonda/deep fried dumplings made using maida, sugar and eggs. Its one of the famous tea shop snacks recipe in Tamil nadu as well as Kerala just like samosa and besan bonda. 

When I shared tea shop style besan bonda recipe, our fellow blogger friends were asking me about this vedi cake recipe in the comments section. At that time, I wasn’t aware of this recipe. I vaguely remembered seeing this sweet bonda in Tirunelveli/thoothukudi tea shops which is called as "Muttaikose"( Info by my sister Radha ;)). Then I started hunting for this recipe to try on my own. But most of them were with eggs. Of course the authentic version uses eggs but being a vegetarian, I was looking for eggless version and finally I found it from Kurinji's blog

When I saw the picture in her blog, I was so excited as it resembled the one we get in Tamil nadu tea shops. Not just the picture, her recipe is also perfect. I have tried it twice so far and it came out very well. She also shared some tips with me when I mailed her asking some queries :) So I made some slight changes and shared the recipe here. Do try it this weekend and enjoy your tea time with your family. 

Also don’t forget to try out my instant besan bonda-tea shop style for a spicy accompaniment. But remember you should serve everything hot to enjoy its best taste.

Vettu cake

Vettu cake/Sweet bonda recipe


Vettu cake/Sweet bonda recipe Vettu cake/Sweet bonda recipe - Tea shop style !
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Sweet
Serves:
Prep time: 45 Minutes
Cook time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 50 Minutes


INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 200ml
  • Maida / all purpose flour - 1 cup
  • Cooking soda - 1/4 tsp
  • Powdered sugar - 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp ( refer notes)
  • Water - as needed
  • Butter- 1/2 tbsp (softened,optional)
  • Cardamom - 2 nos
  • Salt - a pinch
  • Cooking oil - as needed
HOW TO MAKE VETTU CAKE - METHOD

  • Powder 1/2 cup of sugar and cardamom together to a fine powder. Remove and measure 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp from it. Take the powdered sugar in a bowl and add little water to cover it ( say 3-4 tbsp). Let the sugar dissolve well. Then strain the syrup and set aside.
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  • In another wide bowl, sieve maida, cooking soda and salt. To this add the softened butter and mix well. Add the sugar water and mix well. Check for sweetness. If you want more, add 1-2 tbsp of powdered sugar extra. Add few tbsp of water only if necessary and make a non-sticky dough. Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes.
  • Then cover the dough and set aside for 30-45 minutes. Do not make a sticky dough Or add more flour after kneading the dough. So making a non-sticky ans soft dough is very important.
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  • After the resting time, take the dough and pinch into golf balls size. Heat oil in a kadai to deep fry.
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  • Put a pinch of batter in oil and as soon as it rises, simmer the flame completely and drop 3-4 balls in oil based on its size. Let it cook in slow flame. Toss it once or twice in the middle. Cracks will form automatically. Hence its called “Vedi cake/Vettu cake”. 
  • Cook till the balls turn golden color. Remove in a tissue. It may be soft while you remove but it becomes hard and crispy as it cools down. Store in an air tight box after it cools down and enjoy with your tea/coffee !
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NOTE: Do not deep fry for long time because bonda may turn hard and chewy. Also adjust the quantity of sugar based on taste. This recipe will give you mild sweetness. So add 2-3 tbsp more if you want. Here I used butter. In shops they add dalda/vanaspati.

Deep fry only in low to medium flame for uniform cooking.



Enjoy this crispy tea shop sweet bonda with your tea/coffee ! It tastes yum!

sweet bonda recipe

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