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Meal Maker Kadai Masala
மீல் மேக்கர் கடாய் மசாலா
By Ganesan Kannan
55 mins Serves 4 Medium Kongu
4.8Editor's Rating
A fiery tamarind kuzhambu with meal maker kadai masala, slow simmered in gingelly oil until the oil separates — classic Tamil village cooking.
Ingredients
Cup to gram converter
200 g
Cooking timer
00:00
Method
- 1
Heat gingelly oil in a clay pot, splutter mustard and fenugreek, then fry small onions, garlic and curry leaves.
- 2
Add meal maker kadai masala and saute for 3 minutes.
- 3
Add kuzhambu milagai thool, fry on low flame for a minute so the raw smell goes.
- 4
Pour in thick tamarind extract with salt and simmer 20-25 minutes until oil floats on top.
- 5
Rest for an hour before serving — the kuzhambu tastes better the next day.
சமையல் குறிப்பு
மண் பானையில் செய்து, ஆற வைத்து பரிமாறினால் சுவை அபாரம்.
A clay pot and a full hour of resting are what give kuzhambu its depth.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Protein: 11 g
- Carbs: 31 g
- Fat: 6 g
Storage tips
Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.
4.8
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