Chettinad Thakkali Vengaya Kuzhambu Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chettinad Thakkali Vengaya Kuzhambu Recipe, first get all the ingredients prepped and ready

Step 2: Make the tamarind water according to the recipe - How To Make Tamarind WaterOnce the ingredients are prepped, we will cook them all in the pressure cooker

Step 3: Into the pressure cooker, add the tomatoes, onions, tamarind water, salt, jaggery, sambar powder, pepper and salt

Step 4: Stir well to combine and cook until you hear a couple of whistles

Step 5: After a couple of whistles, turn of the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 6: Once released, stir well and transfer to a boil

Step 7: The Kuzhambu will be a little runny, if you like a thicker Chettinad Vengaya Kuzhambu, then you can simmer the Kuzhambu on low heat until it thickens

Step 8: Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 9: The final step is the seasoning

Step 10: Heat a little oil in a small tadka pan, add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 11: Once it crackles add the curry leaves and stir

Step 12: Turn off the heat and add the seasoning to the Chettinad Vengaya Kuzhambu and serve

Step 13: Serve the Chettinad Thakkali Vengaya Kuzhambu along with some steaming hot rice, Cabbage Poriyal and Appalam

Step 14: Serve it for lunch or dinner and you will surely enjoy this spicy curry