Iral Kara Kuzhambu / Shrimps in Tamarind Based Curry
- 30
- March
- 2011
Also Known As: Roiyalu Pulusu. Iral Puli Kuzhambu. Chemeen Theeyal. Prawns in Tamarind Curry.
Ingredients:
- Small shrimps 1 cup
- Pearl Onions 5-7 chopped
- Garlic 5-7 cloves – crushed
- Tomato 1 small – chopped
- Tamarind milk 1 cup
- Salt
- Turmeric
- Chili powder
- Jaggery 1 spoon
- Fresh grated coconut
- Sesame oil 1 table spoon
- Thallippu vadagam
- Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon
- Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon
- Fenugreek seeds 1 pinch
- Asafoetida 1 pinch
- Dry chili 1 minced
- Curry leaves few
Method:
- In a wide iron wok, heat about 1/2 table spoon of oil.
- Add the garlic, onions and keep frying. Now add tomatoes, cover and cook briefly.
- Further add salt, turmeric, chili and jaggery. Add shrimps and about a cup of water. Continue cooking over low heat without lid. Once the curry thickens, its done.
- In a separate pan, heat oil and add all the tempering spices, wait till they pop and splutter…now run the same over the curry prepared.
- Serve warm to go with plain steamed rice.
My fav. kulambu…Love the click…
Wow looks super irresistible and tempting..
Looks yummy and delicious!
looks very good.
where r the shrimps in this curry…sorry, but u didn’t mention adding them in any of the cooking steps.
Wow! Mouthwatering dish.
Hmm…Yummy and aromatic receipe….
Love the colour and presentation..
Mouthwatering curry, spicy and tangy.
wow…jaggery in shrimp curry ! surely try it sometimes
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Really want to try this recipe. Looks so good. Nice pics. YUM!
I am a great fan of shrimp.. this one is really breathtaking.. loving the tamarind’s tanginess, cocnuty taste and everything about it
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Yummy iral kuzhambu! looks delicious!
mmm finger-licking and mouthwatering kuzhambu.
Aaha Oho
oh my… I cannot control myself…i am drooling here…perfect for my lunch..
Yummy looking curry…
Mouthwatering recipe,looks absolutely delicious.