Thattam Payaru Kuzhambu (Black Eyed Beans Kuzhambu)

I have already posted Chettinadu Thattam Payaru Kuzhambu, where as this method is different and equally tasty.  The recipe follows..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Thattam Payaru             - 1/4 cup  (Black eyed beans)
Big Onion                      - 1/2
Tamarind                       - small lemon size ball
Salt                                - As required
Turmeric Powder          - 1/4 tsp
Sambar Powder             - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves                 - few
Mustard Seeds               - 1/4 tsp (Kadugu)
Fenugreek Seeds            - 1/4 tsp (Vendhayam)
Oil                                  - 1 tbsp

To Grind:

Big  Onion                 - 1/2
Chopped Coconut      - 1/4 cup
Garlic Pods                - 3
Cinnamon Stick         - 1
Cloves                        - 2
Fennel Seeds              - 1/4 tsp

Procedure:

• Cook Thattam Payaru (Black eyed beans) for 5 whistles. Chop Big onion finely. Extract tamarind juice from tamarind. Grind everything under ' To Grind'.
• Heat oil in a cooker. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds to it. When they splutter add chopped onions and curry leaves.
• After the onions turn translucent, add ground masala to it.
• Saute till the raw flavor of masala goes off, after that add cooked thattam payaru, salt, turmeric powder and sambar powder to it.
• Add tamarind extract, enough water and mix everything well. Cook it for a whistle.
• Enjoy with hot steaming rice and Poriyal of your choice.

Chettinadu Thattam Payaru Kuzhambu (Black Eyed Beans Gravy)

Chettinadu Thattam Payaru Kuzhambu (Black Eyed Beans Gravy)

Thattam Payaru also known as Black Eyed Beans or Cow peas is one of the healthiest pulses. It has high soluble fibre which subordinates chances of Diabets. It has absolutely no cholesterol, Hence its good for health too..

I have used highly aromatic Chettinadu Masala for this kuzhambu.. Just Boil Beans, Prepare masala, Cook together with tamarind juice.. Excellent Chettinadu kuzhambu is ready... Here goes that excellent recipe!!!

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Thattam Payaru           - 1/2 cup   (Black Eyed Beans)

Small Onions               - 6-8

Tomato                        - 1/2

Tamarind                     - a lemon size ball

Chettinadu Masala       - As required

Salt                               - As required

Turmeric Powder         - 1/2 tsp

Mustard Seeds             - 1 tsp

Fenugreek Seeds         - 1 tsp

Green Chilli                 - 1

Curry Leaves               - few

Oil                                - As required.

Procedure:

• Cook payaru for 5 whistles. Chop onions and tomato. Slit Green Chilli. Grind the Chettinadu Masala. Extract juice from tamarind.
• Heat oil in  a pan. Add mustard seeds and fenu greek seeds. When they splutter,  add onions, green chilli and curry leaves.
• When onions are translucent, add chopped tomato..
• After a while, add ground chettinadu masala.  Add tamarind juice, salt and turmeric powder to the kuzhambu.
• Cook the kuzhambu in low flame, till the kuzhambu gets thicken. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.