KADAMBA KOZHAMBU

Kadhamba (கதம்பம்) refers to a mixture or blend of different things — a medley or assortment. The word is often used to describe something that is made up of a variety of elements. Since this kuzhambu is prepared by combining four kinds of lentil,it is aptly referred to as Kadhamba kuzhambu.Sesame oil is one the indispensable  ingredients that lends a unique flavour to this dish.Hence don't to try to replace it with any other oil variants.You can we incorporate okra.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 INGREDIENTS :

 

GRAM DAL--2 TSP

URAD DAL- 2 TSP

TOOR DAL- 2 TSP

MOONG DAL- 2 TSP

CORIANDER SEEDS- 3 TSP

ASAFOETIDA SOLID--Small piece. 

RED CHILLIES- 4 NOS

PEPPERCORNS- 1/2 TSP 

TAMARIND--GOOSEBERRY SIZE

SALT TO TASTE

SESAME OIL- 1 TBSP

BRINJAL--3 NOS

JAGGERY POWDER- 1 TSP 

 

FOR TEMPERING :

 

SESAME OIL- 2 TSP

MUSTARD SEEDS- 3/4 TSP

CURRY LEAVES- 2 SPRIGS 

 

PROCEDURE :

 

1. Take 2 teaspoon of sesame oil in a pan and all the lentils and roast in medium flame and keep it aside.

 

2. In the same pan add coriander seeds,peppercorns,red chillies,fenugreek seeds and roast in mild heat till the ingredients turn crisp.

 

3.Powder the roasted ingredients on cooling.

 

4.Soak tamarind in warm water to extract syrup.

 

5.In another pan take oil and saute brinjal.Add tamarind syrup overt it along with turmeric powder and salt.

 

6.Allow the syrup to boil till the raw smell evades completely.Add in the powdered jaggery.

 

7.Take the powder from the mixer jar and mix it with water to avoid lumps.

 

8.Pour the mixture to the tamarind syrup and boil till the contents thicken .

 

9.Add the seasoning to the kuzhambu and mix well.