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Beetroot Puli Kulambu / kuzhambh

Beetroot puli kulambu is a traditional South Indian dish that is made with beetroot, tamarind, and a blend of aromatic spices. It is a tangy and slightly sweet dish that is usually served with rice.

We make puli kulambu part of full South Indian meals esp. for the weekend meals. It is really gives refreshing break to normal sambar with dhals. I had left over 1 beetroot in the fridge. Was wondering what to do with it. Some time ago remember amma talking about beetroot puli kulambu which she had at one of the marriage. it was in my to try list for quite sometime Finally can get it it! What a perfect combo of spices.. this tasted heaven.

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Ingredients to make Beetroot puli kulambu:


Beet root – 1 medium (dice to your desired size)
Small onion – 1/2 cup (chop finely)
Garlic – 7 (sliced thinly)
Tomatoes – 2 (sliced into 1/4 inc cubes)
Fennel seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
Grated coconut – 1/4 cup
Oil – 2 tablespoon
Curry leaves – 10
Tamarind paste – 1/2 cup (slightly thick juice. Mix in with 4-5 cups of water)
Sambar powder / podi – 1.5 teaspoon (adjust to your spice level)
Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Green chillies – 2-3 (Slit into 2. Adjust to your spice level)
Mustard seeds – 1/4 teaspoon
Urad dhal – 1 teaspoon
Bengal gram dhal – 1 teaspoon



Step by step method for making Beetroot puli kulambu:

Heat the pan and add 1/2 teaspoon of oil. Add all onion except 1 teaspoon. Fry till they are cooked or transparent. Grind the grated coconut and fennel seeds. Add fried onion and grind to smooth paste.Keep it aside

Heat rest of oil in the pan. Add mustard seeds and let it pop. Add urad dhal and bengal gram dhal and fry till brown. Next add Onion, Garlic and green chillies. Fry till Garlic is slight brown in color. Add tomatoes and grinded paste. Fry till Tomatoes are mushy. 

Now Add turmeric powder and sambar powder fry till raw smells goes off. Add Beetroot and fry for a min. Add tamarind water and let it boil till raw smalls goes off. Serve hot. 

I prefer to have it next day with rice

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8 Replies to “Beetroot Puli Kulambu / kuzhambh”

  1. Sangeetha M

    I usually make sambar, kurma, poriyal with beets, never tried puli kuzhambu…your puli kuzhambu recipe sounds interesting…will give it a shot!

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