Kuzhambu

Brain Kuzhambu
Brain simmered with sauteed onion in a ground chili-cumin-coconut masala until the oil separates.

Chicken Kuzhambu
Chicken simmered in a pepper-cumin masala loosened with coconut milk into a thick, glossy kuzhambu.

Dried Fish Kuzhambu for New Mothers
Dried fish simmered in a tamarind-garlic masala, a traditional dish given to new mothers after childbirth.

Dried Meat Kuzhambu
Soaked dried meat simmered into a simple curry, on its own or combined with vegetables.

Egg Kuzhambu
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a fennel-tempered coconut milk gravy with green chili and garlic.

Egg Omelette Tamarind Kuzhambu
A fried egg omelette cut into pieces and simmered in a tangy tamarind and cumin gravy.

Goat Head Kuzhambu
Goat meat pressure-cooked with a roasted cumin, chili, and coriander masala in coconut milk.

Goat Intestine Kuzhambu
Goat intestine simmered with ginger, then finished in a ground chili-cumin-coriander masala.

Goat Leg Kuzhambu
Goat legs slow-cooked until tender, then finished in a ground chili, coconut, and pepper masala.

Kathirikkai Kosu (Brinjal Kosu)
Boiled, mashed brinjal combined with a tamarind and kuzhambu-powder solution into a thick side dish.

Brinjal Tamarind Kuzhambu
Brinjal pieces simmered in a tangy tamarind gravy with sauteed onion, garlic, and ground coconut masala.

Kerala-Style Fish Kuzhambu
Seer fish or shark simmered in an onion-tomato masala enriched with a roasted coconut-fennel paste.

Meatball Kuzhambu
Minced meat shaped into spiced balls, fried, and simmered in a roasted coconut and whole-spice kuzhambu.

Mutton Kola Kuzhambu
Minced mutton kola balls fried golden, then simmered in a fragrant fennel and roasted-gram kuzhambu.

Mutton Kuzhambu
Mutton pressure-cooked with a ground coriander-cumin-chili masala until the oil rises to the top.

Prawn Kuzhambu
Prawns simmered in an onion-tomato masala and finished with a splash of coconut milk.

Tamarind Kuzhambu
Broad beans simmered in a lightly spiced tamarind gravy, milder than other puli kuzhambu variations.

Sundakkai & Manathakkali Kuzhambu
Turkey berry or black nightshade berries fried and simmered in a tamarind-based kuzhambu masala.

Tomato Kurma
A thick kurma-style gravy made with tomato and potato, tempered with moong dal, served alongside breakfast tiffin items.

Okra Tamarind Kuzhambu
Okra simmered in a tangy tamarind gravy with sauteed onion and fresh coconut milk.

Vendhaya Kuzhambu (Fenugreek Curry)
Fenugreek seeds and lentils simmered in a tangy tamarind and sambar-powder gravy, a distinctive sour kuzhambu.