Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/14 checked
2.5
servings
0.13 tsp

Turmeric powder

1 tsp

Mustard seeds

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tbsp

Gram flour

1 tsp

Cumin seeds

150 g

Spring Onion

chopped

0.75 cup

Tamarind Water

1 tsp

Mustard seeds

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

2 unit

Dry Red Chillies

0.25 tsp

Methi Seeds

2 cup

Water

2 tsp

Coriander Seeds

1 pinch

Asafoetida

Step 1
~2 min

Dry roast coriander seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds separately until aromatic.

Step 2
~2 min

Grind the roasted spices into a fine powder and set aside.

Step 3
~2 min

Heat oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

Step 4
~2 min

Temper with mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, red chillies, and asafoetida.

Step 5
~2 min

Add chopped spring onions (both white and green parts) and fry until softened and reduced in size on low heat.

Step 6
~2 min

Add water and bring to a boil.

Step 7
~2 min

Add salt, turmeric, and tamarind puree and boil for about 2 minutes.

Step 8
~2 min

In a bowl, mix gram flour with water to form a smooth paste without lumps.

Step 9
~2 min

Add the gram flour mixture to the boiling curry.

Step 10
~2 min

Let it boil for another 2-3 minutes until the curry thickens.

Step 11
~2 min

Serve hot with steamed rice and ghee.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of tamarind water to your desired level of sourness.

Roast the spices well to enhance their aroma.

Use fresh spring onions for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with steamed rice and a dollop of ghee.

Serve with Andhra Gongura Pachadi Recipe.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Andhra Style Kakarakaya Vepudu Recipe (Bitter Gourd Stir Fry)
Gongura Pachadi (Sorrel Leaves Chutney)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Andhra Pradesh, India

Cultural Significance

Traditional Andhra curry, showcasing the use of tamarind and spices.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ugadi
Sankranti

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Comfort Food
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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