Ladies Finger Vatha Kuzhambu | North Arcot Style Vendakkai Vatha Kuzhambu Recipe | Gluten Free And Vegan

Hi Supermoms,

Vatha Kuzhambu or Mendi Kuzhambu or Vathal Kuzhambu is very popular in Tamil homes. Rice mixed with plain salted dal , generous amount of ghee and a ladle of the vatha kuzhambu can transport one to food coma. 

Simple dishes are always the best. 

The Vatha Kuzhambu is a weekly fare in my menu. I try and rotate vegetables that are available. On days there are no vegetables, I make the plain vetha kuzhambu and it is equally tasty. I also use the dried turkey berries and dried black nightshade berries Vatha Kuzhambu which is also very tasty and healthy.

Each home has it's own style of making vatha kuzhambu. My Mother-In-Law makes it as a thick kuzhambu, almost like a pickle and my mother makes it in a flowing consistency. 

I have shared so many varieties of Vatha Kuzhambu on my blog and each of them taste so different. Today, I am sharing the Ladies Finger Vatha Kuzhambu which is a show stopper dish. A must try. 

Now, let's start cooking !

Ladies Finger Vatha Kuzhambu :

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 35-40 minutes

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Storage : keeps good for 3 days when refrigerated

Recipe Courtesy : Mrs Prabha 

Ingredients :

10-15 small ladies finger ( cut into 2” pieces)

1 tomato ( chopped)

1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder

2.5 teaspoons sambar powder

Small lemon size tamarind 

or 2 teaspoons thick tamarind paste 

1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli powder

Salt to taste

For tempering :

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1 teaspoon channa dal

1 teaspoon urad dal 

Pinch of asafoetida 

1 sprig curry leaves 

I have shared the method to make this delicious Ladies Finger Vatha Kuzhambu in the video below :

Method :

1. Heat a kadai or a heavy bottom vessel with oil and temper with ingredients given for the same.
2. Add the ladies finger and tomatoes.
3. Add turmeric powder, sambar powder and few teaspoons of the tamarind juice for the vegetables to cook. 
4. After 3-4 minutes, add the remaining tamarind juice, salt and Kashmiri chilli powder.
5. Let the mixture cook for 20-25 minutes or till the time the oil separates on the sides of the vessel.

Switch off and your Ladies Finger Vatha Kuzhambu is now ready to be served . 

The kuzhambu tastes even better after a few hours . 

You can also try some of these kuzhambu recipes. 

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom