More Kuzhambu, South Indian Doodhi Buttermilk Curry
by Tarla Dalal

20 Aug 2013

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This is the South Indian counterpart of kadi. It can be prepared with various vegetables like ladies finger, white pumpkin, capsicum, colocasia etc.

Try other curries such as Mixed Vegetable Kuzhambu , Pumpkin Kootu , Kadala Curry and serve with plain rice .

More Kuzhambu, South Indian Doodhi Buttermilk Curry recipe - How to make More Kuzhambu, South Indian Doodhi Buttermilk Curry

Method

Combine the buttermilk, little salt and turmeric powder in a bowl, mix well and keep aside.
Combine the bottle gourd, little salt and 2 cups of water in a deep pan, mix well and simmer till it is cooked (for approx. 10 to 12 minutes), stirring once in between.
Add the prepared paste and buttermilk, mix gently and simmer for another 5 minutes, while stirring continuously. Remove from the flame and keep aside.
For the tempering, heat the oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the fenugreek seeds and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Pour the tempering over the kuzhambu and mix well. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

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