Vatha Kuzhambhu, gets its name cause of vathal, sun-dried vegetables and berries used in this preparation. The main ingredient is tamarind, which makes it a Spicy tangy South Indian specialty. The vathal and tamarind extract are cooked with spices. Sesame oil is used in this kuzhambhu preparation which actually enhances the taste.
Vathals that are generally added are:
sundakkai (Turkey Berry)
manathakkali (Black nightshade)
Kothavarangai Vathal (Dry... Onion Vathal-Kuzhambhu
Vatha Kuzhambhu, gets its name cause of vathal, sun-dried vegetables and berries used in this preparation. The main ingredient is tamarind, which makes it a Spicy tangy South Indian specialty. The vathal and tamarind extract are cooked with spices. Sesame oil is used in this kuzhambhu preparation which actually enhances the taste.
Vathals that are generally added are:
sundakkai (Turkey Berry)
manathakkali (Black nightshade)
Kothavarangai Vathal (Dry... Banana Bread
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