Karuvaattu Kulambu / Anchovies anybody??

[kavikuil]

I've tasted this awesome karuvaattu kulambu about 10 yrs back...

Anybody got a recipe for this? Pretty please?

Thanks!

[ayeshasadique]

KARUVAATTU KUZHAMBU


small dry fish - 1 cup, cleaned and washed
tamarind - big lemon size, soaked
sesame oil - 4 tbsp
small red onions - 1 cup, chopped finely
garlic cloves - 1/4 to 1/2 cup (if big slit each into 2)
curry leaves - a few sprigs
turmeric - 1 tsp
tomatoes - 2 large, chopped finely
fenugreek powder - 1 tsp
cumin powder -2 tsp
red chilli powder - 1 tbsp (add more if u want)
coriander powder - 2 to 3 tbsps
salt
fresh coconut paste - 2 tbsp (optional)


1. Heat oil in a pan . add onions, garlic , curry leaves and turmeric powder. When they are brown, add tomatoes.
2. When tomatoes are cooked and the oil separates, add the spices and salt. fry.
3. add the tamarind extract and coconut paste ; simmer for few minutes.
4. add dry fish and when cooked , remove from fire.

note:
sometimes,cooked karamani, mochakottai, etc can be added to the gravy.

i hope this tastes like the one u had 10 yrs back

[malsi]

yes..mochakottai goes very well with this curry..i always add that..and you can also add potatoes and brinjals..

[kavikuil]

Oooooh! Thanks Ayesha! I'll give it a try and let you know. Just 2 more questions.

1. Should I fry the Anchovies before adding in the gravy?
2. I fried them yesterday in oil and tasted it. It was way too salty. should I try the Kulambu without putting salt in it, and then add salt later if it needs? does it need any extra salt at all?

Malsi, thanks for the tip.

[malsi]

i normally wash the anchovies with hot water( to get rid of the excessive salt)..drain them..and then only put them into the curry..yes..add salt only if its necessary....

[Anoushka]

Aaha karuvaatu kuzhambu ithukku Idu iNai yEthu I love thundu karuvaatu (vanjiram karuvaadu) kuzhambu as well... peerkangai or kathirikai can be added to this kuzhambu as well

[ayeshasadique]

dear kavikuil
like malsi said, soak and wash the dry fish in hot water (obviously not sooooooo long that they fall apart into pieces )...this gets rid of the salt.
u can add the fish as it is.....or u can add them fried...its up to u....the recipe however does not call for frying but the fried version tastes good too !!

[ayeshasadique]

theres another dish, i havent tatsed for a long time....when i go to india this june, iam going to make sure mum makes it for me ....sometimes things taste better when someone cooks for u
the dish is pumpkin and dry prawns masala !! (the one called chanakunni or something like that )

[ayeshasadique]

someone ---- especially "mom"

[kavikuil]

Thanks guys!

I'll try this dish tomorrow and let you know.