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Kollu ( Horse Gram) Puli Kuzhambu

Horse gram is rich in healing properties and is popularly given to new mothers, heavily menstruating women and children who need to become stronger. Horsegram / Kollu is such a flavorful lentil. Its one of the healthiest too. It tastes well with rice and idli too. The curry has a very strong delicious aroma that will fill the kitchen as you cook.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Tamil
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • Horsegram 100 g
  • Bottle Gourd 50g
  • Small onion 15 no.
  • Tomato 1 no.
  • tamarind juice 1/4 cup
  • red chili 2 no.
  • Sambar powder 2 tsp
  • kuzhambu milagai powder 2 tsp
  • turmeric powder 1 tsp
  • salt to taste
  • coconut paste 1/4 cup
  • oil 3 tbsp
  • mustard 1/4 tsp
  • urad dal 1/4 tsp
  • bengal gram 1/4 tsp
  • cumin seed 1/4 tsp
  • curry leaves 1 sprinkle

Instructions
 

  • cook the Horse gram by adding water and salt and allow for 3 whistle
  • Heat the oil in the pan and temper the mustard, bengal gram and urad dal
  • saute the onion and red chili for 2 mins and add bottle gourd, tomato and fry well
  • add salt, turmeric powder, sambar powder and kuzhambu milagai powder and mix well
  • add tamarind juice and mix well
  • add boiled horsegram and mix well and allow to cook for 5 mins
  • add coconut paste and mix well
  • add required water and allow to cook until it comes gravy consistency
  • Kollu ( horse gram) puli kuzhambu is ready to serve. serve with rice
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