Vadugapuli Naranga Curry
Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this mixed curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1 nos Wild lemon — chopped
- 1 piece Ginger — chopped
- 2 nos Green chillies
- 11/2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 nos Jaggery crushed, sharkara
- 1 tbsp Groundnut oil
- Curry leaves, a few
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 2 nos Red chillies
- Tamarind lemin sized
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing vadugapuli naranga curry, heat pan and pour oil. Add lemon pieces and fry well. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In the same oil(add more oil if required), let the mustard seeds crackle and fry red chillies and curry leaves.
Step 3
Add ginger, green chillies, chilly powder and turmeric powder.
Step 4
Fry for a while(simmer flame).
Step 5
Add salt and jaggery.
Step 6
Add tamarind juice.
Step 7
Allow to boil and add lemon pieces.
Step 8
Vadugapuli naranga curry is ready.
Tip
The oil separating from the masala is your signal that the base is properly cooked. Do not add the main ingredient before you see those pools of oil on the surface.
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