Karuvadu Kulambu
Karuvadu/Dry fish kulambu is a very authentic recipe of Tamil Nadu’s cuisine. It has awesome flavors and aroma and is a very common.
Servings Prep Time
6people 15minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Servings Prep Time
6people 15minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Clean dry dish by removing the head and scraping the gills. Now add hot boiling water over this and soak it for 15 mins. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a earthern ware pot.
  3. Add in mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and saute for a min.
  4. Add in garlic cloves and saute for a min.
  5. Add in onions and green chillies. Saute till they turn translucent.
  6. Add in tomatoes and cook for 5 to 7 mins till they turn mushy.
  7. Add in all the spice powders and brinjal and saute for a min.
  8. Add in water and bring everything to a boil, cook untill brinjal is half done.
  9. Add in tamarind Pulp and boil for 5 mins.
  10. Add in dried fish and simmer for 8 to 10 mins.
  11. Add in coconut milk and boil once. Taste to see if you need salt and adjust it.
  12. Turn off the heat and add in curry leaves.
  13. Serve over rice.